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Published by Express Publishing LibertyHouse,NewGreenham Park,Newbury, Berkshire RG19 6HW Tel: (0044)1635817363 Fax:(0044)1635817463 e-mail: inquiries@expresspublishing.co.uk http://www.expresspu blishing.co.uk @Virginia Evans - Jenny Dooley, 2008 Firstpublished 2008 Second impression 2009 Made in EU All rightsreserved. No partof thispublication maybe reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in anyform,or by any photocopying means, electronic, or otherwise, without the prior permission written of the publishers. Thisbookis not meant to be changed in anyway. lsBN 9781-84862-252-4

Contents
Key to Practice Exam Papers fortheRevised Cambridge ESOL FCE 2 Tests ....................,...... Examination 5 Key to FCE Listening andSpeaking Skills fortheRevised Cambridge ESOL FCE Examination 2 ..............23

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Listening Test1 Listening Test 2 Listening Test 3 Test Listening 4 Test Listening 5 Listening Test 6 Test Listening 7 Listening Test 8 Listening Test 9 Listening Test 10 p. 25 p. n p. 33 p. 38 p. 42 p. 46 p. 50 p. il p. 58 p. 62

Speaking Test1 Speaking Test 2 Test Speaking 3 Speaking Test 4 Test Speaking 5 Test Speaking 6 Test 7 Speaking Speaking Test I Test Speaking 9 Test Speaking 10

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pool sounds like a prettygood idea, right?But if you have little kids, you need to know that a swimming pool can be an extremely risky placefor them. So I'm reallyglad to be invitedheretodayto talk to you about keepingyour childrensafe in the water. Oh - and if you want more information I have copies afterwards, of a fact sheetfrom the RoyalLifesavirfo Societyhere, and you can alsovisitour website... uh, the address is printedon the back. To most parents, teachingvery small kids to swim isn't a high priority.So I'd like to start by quotingthe old saying, "preventionis better than cure". In other words,teach your child to swim as soon as possible. You can take your babyto the pool when it's as young the childshould as 3 months. By the age of 6 months, be able to begin havinglessons. After that, you should take your child to the What'simportant swimmingpoolas oftenas possible. is to get them used to the water.After a few lessons, even very young children can be taught to just roll over and float on their backs, blow bubbles and generally enjoy life.That meansthat if they do fall in a pool accidentally, they're not afraid and they have a good chanceof stayingaliveuntilan adultfindsthem. Of course, as parents,you can do much more. Make sure someone is always supervisingchildren around the pool. Take your childrento public pools which havetrainedlifeguards. And if your child goesto a friend's pool, always check to see that there are enough supervisors. As a rule, there should be one supervising adult for everyfour kids under eight.And there's a simple messageto tell your kids: "if there's no adult around,you can't go nearthe water." Talking of private pools - swimming pools in people's homes,I mean-these shouldbe your biggest worry in the summermonths.Morethan ten times as many water-related accidentshappen at home than at public pools. By law, you must have a securely fastened fencearoundthe pool.lt's alsoa good ideato havea backdoor alarmthat makesa loud soundif your child everdecidesto exploreoutsideby him or herself. When you go to the beach you have to be extra careful. Always,and I reallydo mean always,keep an eye on your child. A small child can get into trouble Also,avoidallthose kind of blowevenin smallwaves. up toys that kids love.They may be fun, but they can easilybe blown out to sea. And - this may seem an obviousthing to say, but you'd be amazedhow many peopleignoreit - never,I repeatnever,swimwhenthe red flag is flying. Apart from that, have a great time at the beach! pnuse 10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 2 again.
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pRnr2 REPEAT peuse5 sEcoNDS That's the end of Part 2.

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pRuse 5 SECoNDS You'llhear five differentpeople talkingabout exercise. For questions 19-23,choose from the list (A-F)which statementappliesto each person. Usethe leftersonly once. Thereis one extralefter which you do not need fo use. Younow have 30 seconds to look at Part 3. pnuse - ToNE 30 sEcoNDs Speaker1 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS Althoughat my age some peoplemight expectme to be sitting in a comfortable chair knittingsocks, I like more than anythingto get out and train. I'm in the middle of quite a vigoroustraining schedule,and I would love to compete for Britain, maybe in the triathlon or something witha bit of variety. lt seemsa bit crazy havingall these ambitionsat 70, but I've never grandmother. really been your typical "stay-at-home" I'd rathergo for a jog roundthe villagethan stay in the kitchenbakingcakes.MaybeI'm mad.WhatI'd loveto do is get a group of all us old age pensioners together and starttraining them- a sortof "keepfit for the aged". pRuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker2 pnusE 2 sEcoNDS lfirmly believethat the body is a temple,so I actually regulatevery carefully what goes into mine,and what I do with it. Well, I swim two milesa day beforework, and after I get home from the office,I work out in the gym for about 2 or 3 hours.At weekends, when I have more time, I like nothingmore than to go for a long run; it reallyhelps me to think and get all the week's events and problems into perspective.I guess exercisecan be a bit like a drug - it does give me a high. My friendssometimes complainthat I don't have enough time for them becauseI'd ratherbe down at the gym ... but if I wantto stay lookingthis good I think it's a small priceto pay. pnuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker3 pRusr 2 sEcoNDs I'm out everyweekendwith the boys. We kick a ball round and we also organisegameswith some of the other local clubs - | supposewe've got a mini-league going, really. lt's fun, 'cause we're all mates; we've known each otherfor yearsand so it meanswe get to lf we're playinga match,then see eachotherregularly. all the wives and kids come along and cheer us on. None of us are reallyfit ... I mean, look at me - I'm

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UsteningTest 2 P: So it's our modern-day lifestyle which is a problem for thesedogs.What'sthe solution? J: To be honest, if we won'tchangeour lives,maybe the time has come to dumb down the dog. You reallyneed a dog that fits your lifestyle. Suppose that you have a lifestylewhere you're out of the house,er, at work,say 8 to 10 hoursa day,well,I mean, you don't want a really smart dog like a Doberman Pinscher,because he's going to get bored. lf you had a bulldog,they're the thirdslowest thinking dogs,and it's goingto takehim 6 you'regone. to 8 hoursto realise P: So if you don't want your furniture eaten while you'reout at work,get a dumb dog! Jane Fennet, thankyou for talkingto us today ... PAUSE 10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 4 again.
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Tapescript

(Listening Test 2)

ExpressPublishing.Listening& SpeakingSkillsfor the RevisedCambridgeFCE,Book 2. ListeningTest2. l'm going to give you the instructions for this test. l'll introduce each part of the test and give you time to look at fhe guestions. At the staft of each piece you will hear thls sound;
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You'llhear each piece twice. Remember, while you're listening, write your answers on the question paper.You'llhave 5 minutesatthe end of the fesf to copy your answers onto the separate answer sheet. There'll now be a pause. P/ease ask any guesfions now, becauseyou mustnot speakduring the test pRuse 5 sEcoNDS Now open your paper and look at Part 1. pnuse 5 sEcoNDS You'll hear people talking in eight differentsffuafions. For questions7-8,choose the bestanswer,A, B or C. 1 Youhear a man talking to an optician about his g/asses.Whatdoes he need the g/assesfor? A reading B driving C watching TV pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE O: OK,so tell me ... whenyou'redriving and you stop to read something- for examplea map, or some directions- would you need to take your glasses otf? M: Yes- | can't readwith them on. They hurt my eyes if ltry to focus close-up with them on. O: What about watchingW? M: Oh, no, I wearthem only when I think it would be dangerousnot to wear them ... in the car, you know... pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnRcr1 peuse 2 sEcoNDS 2 Youhear a tour guide talking to a group of people. Whereare they? A a library B an historic house C an art gallery pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE And this is the Book Room, named after the superb collection of old booksyou can see fillingthe shelves. Amazing,aren't they? This is a room which holds many secrets,such as thesestrangepaintingson the Who paintedthem?Do they meananything? ceiling.

Thatis the end of Part 4. There'llnow be a pauseof 5 minutes for you to copy your answersonto the separateanswer sheet.Be sure to follow the numberingof all the questions.l'll remind you when there is one minute left,so that you're sure to finishin time.
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Perhapswe'll neverknow.And look at this - if I press this bookcasehere ... and here (dooropening)... yes! It opens a secret door to a hidden bedroom! Come through this way ... the furniturein here is 16th that MaryQueenof Scotsslept century...lt's believed in this very bed in 1568! pnuse2sEcoNDs-roNE exrRnct 2 REPEAT pnusE 2 sEcoNDS 3 Youhear a woman talking to her doctor. What does he think she might need? A tablets to stay calm B a heart operation C newglasses pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE W:Well, it's like this, doctor. I've been having headaches, and I take tablets but they don't help. I've been And seeingthingsagain... you mean, Mrs Murphy? D: Whatdo W: Well,thingsin frontof my eyes- spots and stars... It's driving me mad ... and my heart beats too quickly.Can'tyou give me tabletsfor that?| ... I just wrong ... know there'ssomething D: Calm down, Mrs Murphy ... Have you changed your glassesrecently? W: Well,not for quitea long time- fiveyearsor more, I thinkr D: Well,thdn,may I suggestyou get your eyestested? In any case, l'll have to give your heart a quick check,and take your blood pressureas well ... pnuse2sEcoNDS-roNE REPEAT exrnncr3 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS 4 Youhear a man talking about healthyeating. What does he suggest? A eating a large breaffiast B eating a sandwich for lunch C eating a big meal in the evening pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE I don't know, you young people never seem to eat properly a thesedays.A cup of coffeein the morning, sandwichfor lunch, and then your big meal in the evening.lt's just not right ... your poor bodies can't cope - they haveto work all night trying to digestthe food you'vejust eaten.What a wasteof energy.No, in my day, we were alwaystold, "breakfastlike a king" that way it setsyou up for the restof the day and starts you otf right ... pRuse2sEcoNDS-roNE REPEAT rxrRncr 4 pnusE 2 sEcoNDS

5 Youhear a girltalking about a recent holiday. Whydid she come back early? A because she didn't like the hotel B becausesomethingof hers was stolen C becauseshe was disappointedwith the island pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE Well, for a start, I wanted to go to the mountainsclean air, rock climbing,greatviews,that'sthe sort of wantedsun, sea and sand, thing I like.But my friends so we ended up taking a two-weekpackagetour to Nowthe islandwe wereon, Antigua... the Caribbean. well,it was OK, you know,sunny,nice beachand all that. But the hotel - my goodness! I tell you, it was terrible! But the last straw was on the second night there, when I had my bag snatched. I lost all my money!Just as well l'd left my passportand ticketsat the hotel ... but afterthat I'd had enoughand I took the firstflighthome. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnncr5 pnusr2 sEcoNDS 6 You hear a weather forecaston the radio. Which part(s) of Englandwill have the heaviestrainfall? A London and south-east B northern C westernand central pnusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE And now for tomorrow'sweather.Partlycloudy in the but overcast morningfor London and the south-east, Temperatures will by middaywith rain in the afternoon. There'llalso be rain in the north, rangefrom 11-19"C. whichwillquicklyspreadto the restof the country.Rain will be very heavy in some areas by late afternoon, especiallyin westernand centralEngland,and there will be strongwinds over most of mainlandBritain. pnusE2sEcoNDs-ToNE exrRncr 6 BEPEAT pnuse 2 sEcoNDS 7 Youhave /osf some money and you telephonethe lostproperty office. Youhear a recorded /nessage. What does the messagetellyou to do? A to call in at the office between 9am and Spm B to contact the police to make a statement C to contact your bank immediately pRusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE Hello.This is the lost propefi office.There'sno one here to take your call at present, but if you've lost something please listen carefully to the following message.lf you've lost valuablessuch as jewellery, cash or creditcards,you'll need to contactyour nearest policestationas soon as possibleto makea statement.

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In the case of a credit card, you should also contact your bank immediately. For any otheritems,pleasecall in at our office between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Thankyou. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE 7 REPEAT exrnRcr peuse 2 sEcoNDS 8 Youhear a man talking about a new photocopier. Whatis his problem with it? A Too manypeople want to use it. 8 /t /s too slow and gets too hot. C /tdoes notcopycolour sheetscorrectly. pnusr2sEcoNDS-ToNE pleased I was really when we got the new copier. I mean,everyonein the officewas. The old one was so slow and got so hot ... So when I was told that the new one would do a hundred pages a minute and do colour copies as well, I was very excited.Of course, we had a few teething problemsat first - the colour wasn't quite right and the copies didn't come out is that it's so straight ... but now my biggest complaint good that everyonein the companywantsto use it! pauSE2SECONDS-TONE REPEAT exrRlcr 8 pnusE 2 sEcoNDS Thatis the end of Part 1. Now turn to Part 2. pnuse 5 SECONDS You'll hear a radio interuiew with a man called Greg Hunter, who is the editor of a sports magazine. For quesflons9-18, complete fhe sentences. Younow have 45 seconds to look at Part 2. - ToNE 45 sEcoNDS PAUSE A: Everyfour years,the NationalSportsCommission does a survey on how the media cover women's sport. This year's report, released last month, showsthat only 4% of newspaper storiesare about women's sport. But why does women'ssport get such a raw deal?TodayI'm talkingto Greg Hunter, Hi, Greg. the editorol Today's Sporfmagazine. G: Hello,Amanda.You know, people in the media don't see a difference betweenmen and women's sport. In other words, we don't say, oh this is a sports story about women so we won't publish it. Usually,if we don't publish,it's because it's a minoritysport and veryfew peopledo it or veryfew readershavean interestin it. lt's got nothingto do with whetherthe sport is being played by men or women. A: Well,Greg,I don't know that you could reallycall netball, for example, sport.I mean,the a minority NetballAssociation that everyweek over estimates

1 millionwomen in the UK play netball.ls that a minoritysport? G: OK, a lot of people say that, and say that it's not fair for women that we don't write anythingabout netball in newspaperand magazines.But if you use that argument, then we'd be doing lots of articlesabout fishing and other big participation sports. As I said, it has absolutelynothing to do with the fact that it's women. lt's not even about how many people play it. For us, it's about how many peoplewant to read about it. A: So what's the ratio of male to female readerson your magazine? About four men for everywoman - and that's up G: maybe5% from two or three yearsago. A: Why don't more women read your magazine?Do you think that a lot of women are turned off it becauseit is male oriented? G: Oh, withouta doubt,Amanda. A: And do you think women actuallywant a sports magazineaimed solelyat women? I think,uh ... for sure.lf we look at the G: Absolutely. sports magazineson the market at the moment, they're definitelymore for the male sporty person than the female sporty person. So I think, yeah, there's a gap in the marketfor a sports magazine aimed at women who take sports seriously,and want to read about sport and learn more about sport, on all levels. what do women want out A: So, in your experience, of a sports magazine? G: I thinkwomen readerscare more aboutthe human Theyliketo knowaboutwhat,what's side of stories. behind a sports person. For example, top female tennis playerswith childrenfind life very difficult. They have to travel all the time to international tournaments and that meansthey hardlyever see them.Whenever we run an articleaboutthis kind of thing, it's very popularwith our women readers. A: Movingawayfrom magazines for a moment... The reportalsosaysthat,in the last SportsCommission four years,television coverageof women's sports has actuallydecreased. Women'ssports received only 60lo of total W time availablefor sport last year, comparedto 9% four years ago. Why should that be? women G: OK. I haveto admitthat one of the reasons receive little media coverage is that most sports reportingis done by men. I heardthere are about Association 600 membersof the SportsJournalist of Great Britain but only around 60 are women. Perhapsif women were more involvedin sports journalism there'd be better coverageof women's therehave beensome improvesport.But anyway,

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2 UsteningTest mentsin how women'ssportsare shownon TV. A: Really? lastyear,the women's G: Yes,of course.For example, footballWorld Cup was shown on a numberof TV channels.There are more sports channelsthan ever now, so a lot of big women's events are gettingshown.And in the future,it'll be possibleto see a lot of minoritysports on cable or satellite channels. So that's progress... pnuse 10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 2 again.
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That'sthe end of Part 2. Now turn to Part 3. pnusE 5 sEcoNDS You'll hear five different people talking about the busrnessthat each runs.For quesfions 19-23,choose from the list (A-F) which business each person ls describing. Use the /efters only once. There is one extralefter which you do not need to use. Younow hTve 3Oseconds to look at Part 3. pnuse - roNE 30 sEcoNDS Speaker1 pause 2 sEcoNDS It was risky at first, you know. I had been workingfor a big firm, on computers,but I wanted to do something on my own and I've alwaysloved collectingold things, so I thought, why not try it? | had to learn to drive becauseyou have to travel a lot, to sales and auctions- | never had a car before.What makes it reallyspecialis when someonebringsin something incredibly rare, some antique they've had tucked for years.I lovethe look on away at home somewhere "Yes, you well,that old vaseyou theirfaceswhen say, havethereis worthhalfa millionpounds." pRusE 3 sEcoNDS Speaker2 pluse2 sEcoNDS You might think it's excitingand glamorousand all that,but in fact I hardlyeverget out of the place.I work prettymuch alone,so there I sit in front of a computer, with customersin and out allthe time and the phones ringing,and it does get tiring.Of course,the Internet's a great help - | don't have to go digging through brochures and callingairlines everytwo minuteslike in the old days. lt's reallyso easy nowadays- | mean, anyonecan read all about wherethey want to go and book onlineif they want to.
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yeah.You haveto make sure It's a big responsibility, peopleget what they want out of theirtrainingor they might just give up. I tell them that they should look after themselvesas carefullyas they look after their car. Of course,I haveto make sure the machinesare in good order- you can havean accidentif they aren't - but my main job is to design trainingprogrammes for the customers.I really like helpingthem get into shape,you know,lookingand feelingbetter... pnuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker4 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS Well, I neverdreamt it would get so big. I startedout mostlyold stuffI'd had for withjust a smallcollection, years. Fiction,poetry, biographies, cookery,travel quite a lot of travel,becauseI went abroada lot when I was younger.Then peoplestartedcoming in to trade whatthey'd alreadyread,and the businessreallytook too, They off. Nowadays,I sell a lot over the Internet, but I don'tthinkthat's is killingreading, say television true, not from the amountof orderswe get. pnuse 3 sEcoNDs Speaker5
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Of courseit wasn'tthe My dad startedup the business. just business machines,basic same then it was manualstuff- but then he decidedto retire. and all the stuff in the place started to look out-of-date. I got interestedin computers and all that - they were completelynew then - and it grew from there. lt's a good business, is changingso fast but the technology people it's impossibleto keep up. And - kids, you really earlyage. Makes know usethesethingsfrom a you wonder, when a twelve-year-old can set up a systemfasterthan you can. pnuse 10 sECoNDs you'll hear Part 3 again. Now
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That'sthe end of Part 3. Now turn to Part 4. pnuse 5 sEcoNDS You'llhear Mr Farmer,a companymanager,talkingon the telephone to someone from an information technology (lT) company. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4. pnuse 1 MTNUTE-ToNE How lT: Hello,this is CompcoGomputer Solutions. may I help you? WF: Hello.My name is Farmer,WilliamFarmer.I'm from Soft Bear Supplies.l, er, was wonderingif

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you could give me some adviceand a quote on need to upgrade depends on your company's requirements. Some companies don't upgrade a new lT system. lT: I'm sure we can help you with that, Mr Farmer. very often. Then they end up with the sort of problemsyou have! As a rule, most companies Could you tell me a bit about your company? WF: Well, we're a manufacturing firm with about 50 updatetheir systemseverycoupleof years. WF: Can you give me any idea of costs? staff.We make teddy bears.We're growingfast. lT: We prefernot to do that overthe phone.Whatwe We've just taken on 20 people and we'll be do is send out a consultantto your companyto employing another 30 people over the next six work out what's best for you. Afterthat, we'll be monthsor so. lT: So what'syour problem? ableto give you a full quote within 24 hours. WF:That's terrific.lf you can just hang on while I get WF: Well,with demandso huge,our currentcomputer my diary,I'll see when I'm free ... connection is systemjust isn'tup to it. Our Internet pnusp10 sEcoNDS slow, printingneverworks ... and our computers Now you'll hear Paft 4 again. down. are so old that they keep breaking roNE lT: What exactlyare your main requirements? pARr REeEAT 4 WF: Firstof all, we need a computernetworkwhich is pnuse 5 sEcoNDS reliable. At the moment,we're losingtime - and Thatis the end of Part4. therefore money, of course - every time a There'llnow be a pauseof 5 minutesfor you to copy computerfails. On top of that, we've lost orders your answers Be sure onto the separate answersheet. and even clientaddresses.., l'll remind fT: How many computersdo you currentlyhave? to followthe numberingof allthe questions. you when there is one minute left, so that you're sure WF: About 20. But ideallyevery employeewould have to finishin time. an electronic diaryand one.We'd liketo introduce pnuse 4 MINUTES meeting system. And an automatedsystem to Youhave one more minute left. track the hours people have worked. At the pnusp1 MINUTE desk, momentwe havesomeoneon the reception you know, writing down what time employees That's the end of the test P/ease stop now. Your will now collectall the questionpapersand really... superuisor arriveand leave.lt's embarrassing, lT: answersheefs. Not at all - you'd be surprised how many companiescome to us with similarproblems.ls there anythingelse? WF:Well ... with our existingcomputersystem,the problemsbegan after it had been installed. The companywe bought it from just left us high and Dart { ' -" dry. When the printerfailed they, uh, repeatedly . 7 c 3 c 5 c ignoredourcalls,andsincewehavenocomputer 1 I B 4 A A 2 6 I B peopleherewehadallsortsof problems.sowhat sort of support do you offer? Panl2 fT: Don't worry, Mr Farmer.We consider the after14 costs 9 (bank)loan sales servicewe provideto our customersto be (pounds) 15 van 10 (e)25,000 We keep the most importantpart of our business. 11 cook 16 advertising our clientshappy,and they staywith us for years. 12 factory 17 website WF: Mm ...to be honest, ldid look up othercomputer 18 refrigerator/fridge 13 6/six months companieson the Net. But I calledyou because from a friend ... actually,I got a recommendation Part 3 of mine who works at FinronFish.GeotfGreen's his name. 19D 21E 23 C lT: Ah, yes! | rememberGeoff.We'vejust upgraded 22 B ZO F their systemwith the latestdual core processors. part 4 WF: Talkingof upgrades,how long can we expectit to be before any new system is out of date? l've 24 A 26 A Zg C 30 B heard most new systems are out of date after iS C 27 B 29 B only one year. movesveryquickly,but the lT: Of course,technology

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supposedto be in the meetingnow but something's come up ... I feel dreadfulaboutit, but ... Oh, what a day this has been! Firstmy train was delayedfor halfan hour,then ... er ... Anyway,I could sti//have got there but, would you believeit, my engine'spackedin, and I'm stranded here next to the motorway until the turns up. I'm so sorry ... breakdown service peuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT errRecr5 pause 2 sEcoNDS 6 You hear a woman askinga friend to cancel something for her. What does she want the friend to cancel? A the milk delivery B her dental appointment C the daily newspaper delivery pRuse2sECoNDS-ToNE Listen,since I'm going away tomorrow, I've had to cancel a few things. I've already stopped the daily Evening News-well, I'd neverreadeight copieswhen I got back - and I've called the dentistto cancel my appointmentfor Tuesday.But I haven't been able to get through to the dairy, so I need you to call - it's BrownCow dairy- and tell them not to botherfor this week. I normallyhavetwo pints a day. Could you do that for me? pnuse2sECoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnRcr6 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS 7 Youhear a woman and her husband talkingabout their telephone bill. Whatis the problem? A Theyhave been sent the wrong bill. B Theyhave been disconnected. C Theyhave been overcharged. pnusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE W: Joe, haveyou seenour phonebill?lt's outrageous! M: Not again! They're always sending us someone else's bill. I wish they'd get it rightfor once. W:This time that'snot the problem.lt's our bill ... again? M: Oh no! Havewe been disconnected for calls it's We've been charged W: No the amount! we've nevermade. M: Are you sure?
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S: How can I help you, Mrs Marley? W: I'd like one of those Frenchloaves,please. S: Willthatbe whiteor brown? W: Oh, l'll take the white.I neverdid like the grainy bits in the brown. S: And how about one of our freshlybakedchocolate cakes?I'm surethe kidswould loveone ... Theydo look lovely, W: Oh ... I don'tthinkso, thanks. but the boys eat far too manysweetthingsalready. Although I might have one of your nice pots of yoghurt... Actually, natural cometo thinkof it, don't bother- I'm sure I've still got one in the fridge. pnusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE rrrRecr 8 REPEAT
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Thatis the end of Part 1. Now turn to Part 2. pRuse 5 sEcoNDS You'llhear an interuiewbetween a bank managerand two customers,Mr and Mrs Black. For questions9-78, complete fhe sentences. Younow have 45 seconds to look at Part 2.
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Whatdoesshebuy? bakery. A yoghurt B bread C cake

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BM: Comein, come in. Please take a seat.lt's Mr and Mrs Black,isn't it? Ms: Yes, lreneand Ray Black. BM:And what can I do for you? Mr: Well,we'rethinkingof starting our own business going. and we need some cash to get ourselves BM: So you're aftera loan? Ms: For the business,yes. Your advert in the paper says your bank is keen to help new businesses with small loans. BM:That's correct.We offer loans of betweent5,000 fixed interest and t25,000, at a very competitive rate of only 6.40/". Of course,the size of the loan depends on the type of businessyou have in mind. What sort of businessare you planning? Ms: Well,I'vealwaysenjoyedcooking,and ... Mr: lrene is just the best cook! You should taste her apple turnovers! Ms: ... yes, it's an ambitionof mine to get into the cateringbusiness. Mr: Sweets,mainly.You know, cakes for weddings and parties, that kind of thing. BM: lt's good that you want to go into businessto do somethingthat you love. But, in my experience, most people find turning their hobby into a business that actually makes money is very And a lot of hard work. difficult. Mr: Yes, we're awareof that. Ms: My friend Molly opened her own antiqueshop about three years ago. She'd always loved

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Ustening lest 3 collecting old thingsand thought, why not do this for a living? Mr: After all, she reallyhated her job in the factoryshe'd been there doing the same thing for 10 years.And she knowsan awfullot aboutantiques. Ms: But she didn'tsell anything, see? Mr: Had a great collectionbut no customers. Ms: So 6 monthslatershe had to close down and go back to the factory. Mr: She put so much time and effortinto it, too. Ms: So anyway,yes, we're well awareof the risks. BM: Exactly. So obviously, we can't just give loansto anyonewho comes in saying they have a great business idea. You need to show that your idea is practical business from a financialpoint of you view.Can tell me a bit moreaboutyour plans? Mr: At first, we'll make our cakes at home. That'll keep costs down at first as rentingand fittingout a shop would be too expensive. Ms: And the kitchen in our house is easily large enoughfor the bakingthat l'll needto do. At first, anyway... Mr: Yes, my wife will do the cookingand l'll do the I've got a smallvan. lt's quite simple, deliveries. really. BM: So, er, what do you need a loanfor? Mr: Mainlyadvertising. Who's going to know we're selling great cakes if we don't tell them about ourselves? BM:Yes, that's often the most important part of startinga new business.And somethingpeople oftenforget about. Mr: We'lladvertise in the newspaper, thoughthatcan We'd also like to set up our be quite expensive. own websiteas well. Ms: We had a quote for 95,000from a web design company. Mr: Thoughthat seemstoo expensive. BM:Yes,I'd havethoughtyou couldget a website set up for about halfthat.Anyway,how much do you thinkyou need in totalfor advertising? Mr: For the first6 months,probably aboutt6,000. BM:And will you needanything else? Ms: One thing we do need is a much larger refrigerator. l'll need space to store quite a few cakesat once. Mr: Thereisn'troomin the kitchen but it can go in the garage.There'll stillbe room for the van and my wife's car. The one we have in mind costs about 13,000, Ms: Plus we'll need to get a good supply of ingredients. So perhaps another t1,000 for that. BM: So you're askingfor a loan of about t10,000 in total. Mr: Yes,that would be about right. you must BM: OK.Well,to makea formalapplication, firstfill in thisform ... pnuse10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 2 again. TONE pRnr2 REPEAT pnuse 5 sEcoNDs That'sthe end of Paft 2. Now turn to Part 3. pRuse 5 sEcoNDS You'll hear five differentpeople talking about a music performance they have each been to. For questlons 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) which statement applies to each person. Use the /effers only once. Thereis one extraletter which you do not need to use. Younow have 3Oseconds to look at Part 3. pnuse - ToNE 30 sEcoNDS Speaker1 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS I'd beenwaitingfor a chanceto see the band for ages, becausethey don't go on tour much now. So anyway, the momentI found out they were coming hereto play I bought a ticket - a very expensive ticket, actuallyand I felt really pleasedwith myself.But the concert itselfwas a big let-down.For a start,the sound system was awful,and then the band were only on stage for about forty minutes. I mean, at least I can say I've seen them, but to be honest,I felt cheated. pRuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker2 pnuse 2 sEcoNDs My husband and I areoperafans,butwe don'toftenget to see a performance. Anyway, it was our wedding - our eighth- so we decided anniversary on Saturday to do somethingspecial,and we treatedourselves to ticketstor La Traviata. lt was lovely.We got dressedup, we had good seats, the singers were reallywonderful it was a beautiful night out. I hope we can do it again soon,withouthavingto waitfor a specialoccasion. pnuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker 3 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS - he playsthe guitar,er ... My friend'sreallymusical and saxophone, and he sings.He'sbeenin a bandfor a year or so now. They play a sort of mixtureof rock and jazz ... they're really good. Anyway, last month they got their first big break, a concert at a famous venue in Manchester. My friend put my name on the guest list,which was great!They were a big success, and now they'vejust had an offerto make a record.
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Speaker4 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS aboutthe musicthey I usedto teasemy grandchildren listened to - 'noise',I called it. So when my eldest grandsonsaid he'd boughtticketsto a rock concertfor me and him, I was surprised,but then I thought,why not? | must say, it wasn't like anything I've been to and the music before- alltheyoungpeopledancing, - so loud! But do you know, I enjoyedmyself- | even not, danceda bit.Wouldlgo again?Hmm ... perhaps once, haven'tyou? but you'vegot to try everything pnuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker5 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS We'd booked the tickets well in advance,and I was looking forward to it. Then a few days before, the weatherturned reallybad, and I caughtthe worst cold ever.When we arrivedat the theatre,I was dizzy and shivering.The critics' reviews said it was a great show, but I honestlydon't remembermuch about it. I felt terrible,and I just wantedto be at home,tucked up in bed. pnuse 10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 3 again.
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You'll hear a receptionistat a college talking to a man who is interested in taking evening c/asses. For guestions24-30, choose the best answer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4.
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How can I help you? R: Good evening. in signingup for two D: Well,actually, I'm interested of your eveningclasses,if the times are right, of course- that is, if I can fit them in. in? R: Yes, er - and which classesare you interested I'm afraidquite a few of the classesare alreadyfull. D: Full? D'you mean they're not taking any more students? R: Well, some of the coursetutors are trying to keep numbers down this term. and we have had an lt seems more unusual number of registrations. and more people are interestedin doing evening classes. D: I know, I know. So am l, and it is 2 weeks before the start of term. I'd assumedthere'd be plentyof time to sign up for the things I wantedto do. R: Well, we do encouragepeopleto sign up at least a month before classesstart. Anyway, if you tell

in, l'll just have a look me what you're interested places. and see if there are any D: Yes, okay. Actually l'm interestedin, er, your beginners' botanycourse... and the - oh, what'sit called ... garden designing,design your own garden? likethat. Something R: Yes,yes, I know whatyou mean.lt's actuallycalled "Designing the small garden." Now, let me just have a look on the computer and I can tell you whetherthereare any placesleft.Mm, well ... the botany tutor specified15 maximum,and she's got 17 on the list,so she must'vegivenin already and, and let a couplemore on. lf you'd liketo get in touchwith her she mightjust let you ... D: D'you mean l'll need to speak to her myself? R: Well- yes. You see, it's up to the tutorswhetheror not they want to accept more students. D: And how do I go about getting in touch with her? No, no - wait. Er ... can you just checkthe other classfirst?| mean,if there'sa problemwith that as going elsewhere. well,I mighthaveto consider R: Right,let'ssee. Oh, good. No, there'sno problem with the designone. He'sonly got 12 and his limit is 15 - no, 18 - so there'sno problemat all. D: Fine.Who is the tutoron that,by'theway? He'squitefamous,you R: lt's,er - oh, LarryWhitelaw! know.You'veprobablyseen him on W, actuallyhe does appearanceson Gardener'sTime, nearly and teacher, everyweek.I've heardhe's a fantastic and things. he putstogetherall sortsof excursions D: Mm, yes. Now, can you just tell me about the times,and the cost and all that? from R: Well,the botanyclassis on Mondayevenings 7 to 9, and it costs- mm, let me check.Yes, it's t80 pounds for the term. That's includingthe books.And the gardendesignone is ... t70 - no, The the lessons. no, t75 - but that only includes one are extra. materials trips for that drawing and D: And when is that class? the same R: Oh, of course - it's on ... Tuesdays, garden designclass. hoursas the D: 6 to 8, did you say? R: No, no - they'rebothfrom 7 to 9. D: Oh, right.Good.Now if you can justtell me how to get hold of the botanytutor ... (tade) pnusE 10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 4 again.
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S: I'm really sorry, Mr Purcell.lt, er, won't happen again. I promise.lt's just that it's very important. pRusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrRncr3 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS 4 Youoverheara hotel guest complainingto the manager.Whatis she complainingabout? A an uncomfortablebed B noisein the hotel C a lack of heating pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE I find it absolutelydisgraceful- 9120 a night and I didn't get a wink of sleep.Of course,the noiseoutside you haveno controloverthat. didn't help,but I realise but Anyway,I phoned down to the hotel receptionist she told me that the heatinghadn't been switchedon yet and therewas nothingshe could do about it. Well, it's just not good enough - your job is to make sure your guests are comfortable,and I would hope this includeskeepingthe rooms at a decenttemperature. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnncr 4 pnuse 2 sEcoNDs 5 Youhear a man talkingabout a job he has been offered.Whatis he unsureabout? A working far away from his family B moving to a new area C having to work very hard pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE I reallydon't know what to do. I know we've moved around quite a lot in the past. In fact, since leaving home I've always considered it important to be mobile. lt's just that Judy and the kids are settled here,and Bobbieand Philreallylovetheir new school. job offer.lt'll be very lf only it wasn'tsuch a promising more responsibility, but hard work, I know, and much the salary and they're offering double my current lf the job wasn'tso far away, chanceof a partnership. jump I'd at the chance. pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE exrnncr 5 REPEAT pnuse 2 sEcoNDS 6 Youhear a man telling his wife what he bought at the supermarket. Whatdid he forget to buy? A coffee B chocolatepowder C butter pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE and I'd forgottenmy I got down to the supermarket list!So this is allfrom memory,I'm afraid.I thinkI got everything, though. Well, apart from coffee,which I

never seem to remember.I couldn't find chocolate powder, so I got cooking chocolateinstead.That all right? Yes, I thought so. OK, here are the eggs - | if you boughta dozen... flour ... I couldn'tremember wantedmargarine or butterso I got both. Oh, where's the sugar? Don't say I forgot that! Oh, here it is, the tub of ice cream. underneath pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT Exrnncr 6 pnuse 2 sEcoNDs 7 Youhear a buslnessmanagertalking to colleagues about a meeting. Whywon't he be there? A The factory was struck by lightning. B He's iust come back from holiday. C There is a problem with the workers. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE I won't be able to come to the meeting Unfortunately, tomorrow. There's been an emergencyat the factory. The workers have gone on a lightning'strike. No warning or anything ... I don't know why they're refusingto work ... Can you believeit? My first day back from holidayand this happens!Anyway,I haveto go and l'll probablybe there all down there immediately week - you know how long it takesto sort this kind of thing out. pause2sEcoNDs-ToNE 7 REPEAT exrRRcr pRuse 2 sEcoNDS I Youhear a local radio news report about a burglary. Whatwas stolen? A a painting B a statue C a famousiewel pluse2sEcoNDs-ToNE Late last night thieves broke into MacHannanHall, where a collectionof the late tady Betty Baldridge's paintings, statuesand antiquesare on displayto the public. The thieves, who disabled a sophisticated electronic security system, ignored all the less valuablepaintingsand pieceson display,taking only TheLonelyWanderer by Karlvan Turbeck.The 1-metre high bronzefigure,which standson a marblebase,is regardedas the jewel of the Baldridgecollectionand is valuedat over t5 million... pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrRRcr8 pluse 2 sEcoNDS Thatis the end of Part 1. Now turn to Part 2. pRuse 5 sEcoNDs

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I don't buy any magazinesmyself,but when I'm at a friend's house I like looking through those glossy pages magazines. I look at allthosecolourfulfashion what the horoscopes sometimes. and ... else ... um, Mind you, I've no idea why I read them, because they'reneverright.To thinkthat someonecan look up to the skiesand foreseeour future is a bit far-fetched. But I supposeit's all a bit of harmless fun, really. pnuse sEcoNDS 3 Speaker3
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- it covers Basically I buy this magazine for the reviews all the new cinemareleases and I like to see what the critics have to say. I don't always agree with them, though.You'vealso got featuresabout directorsand there. In other actorsand some quite good interviews magazinesyou find interviewswith actors about trivial issues like what they eat for breakfast.That sort of thing just doesn'tinterest me at all; it's just nonsense. pRuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker4 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS I neverbuy magazines, but if I'm in the doctor'swaiting throughit. lt's room,for example, and I seeone,l'llflick just to pass the time, mind you. I wouldn'tspend any free time I might have readingthem - they're hardly very informative or educational.I mean, do people have nothing betterto do? lt just fills people'sheads with rubbish.I preferto spend my time readinga good book. pRusr 3 sEcoNDS Speaker5
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lbuy a weekly magazinewhich I love. lt's got news articles and a problem page and interviewswith politicians and actors ... you know, it's got a bit of - | come evefihing. I find it a great form of relaxation home from work and curl up in an armchairand read the gossip about some film star or other. Actually,the firstthing I alwaysread is my star sign. My friendslaugh at me, but | find it's nearlyalwaystrue. pnusr10 sECoNDs you'll Now hear Part 3 again.
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That'sthe end of Part 3. Now turn to Part 4. pRuse 5 sEcoNDS You'll hear an interuiew with Dr Peter Ludwig about sugar in our diet. For questions 24-30,choose the best answer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4.

There'sa theme park in America,called Hershey Park,which is devotedentirelyto chocolate.lt's a sugar lover'sparadise. Who could possiblyhavea problemwith that? Well, Dr PeterLudwig,for one, who treats childhood obesity at Guy's Children's Hospitalin London. Dr Ludwig,what worriesyou about eatingsugar? The big problemis that a lot of peopleuse the type of sweetfood sold at HersheyParkas a major part of theirdiet.In fact,thesethingsshouldbe seenas an occasionaltreat. I'm stunned by how parents allow their childrento rely on sugary snacks for nutrition. To be honest,the averagechild's diet is a healthdisasterarea. t : So the big problemis with sugar? L: Well, not all sugar-containing foods are bad. For example,most of the calories in an apple come from sugar. But it's surrounded by fibre, so it digests slowly and keeps blood sugar under control. The problem is that we add sugars in massiveamounts to make a lot of rather boring food taste better. They give you what we call 'empty' calories- caloriesthat don't do anything for you. And it's theseempty calories that increase the risk of healthproblems. You say in your new book, Lick the Sugar Habit, that the average 10-year-old child in the UK eats 30 kilogramsof excesssugar a year, or about half a kilo everyweek. That's right. That's gone up 23o/"in the last 25 years. lt's a major factor in rapidly rising rates of obesityand diabetesin children. And just what can eatingtoo much sugardo to the body? Well, say you eat too many cakes and sweets. That's surprisinglycommon, by the way. Every day at the hospital we see between 5 and 10 peoplewho'vedone this.We call it 'sugarshock'. You reallyneed a week withoutsugar to get over it. The human body just isn't able to cope. These people sufferfrom mental confusionand maybe haveblurredvision.They havehorribleheadaches for the nexl24 to 48 hours and feel reallytired for severaldays. Do scientistsagree on how much sugar is too much? Not really,no. And remember that sugarcan be an essential ingredient. Sometimes we need sugarto makesomething rise,or makeit crisp,or to giveit texture. lt's just that many foods contain more sugar than they need to. Manufacturershave recognisedthis in France and Germany,where they don't use as much sugar. But overeatingis

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pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT rxrRRcr1 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS 2 Youhear an answerphone/nessagefrom a young man to his father. Whatis he asking his fatherfor? A somemoney to pay for a part for his car B his father'shelp with fixing his car C permissionto borrow his father'scar pause2sEcoNDS-ToNE [beep] Um ... hi, Dad - thanks for letting me borrow your car. lwent down to the garagethis morningand got the part I needed.I thought I'd need at leastf 150, but in the end it wasn'tas expensive as I'd expectedproblem only t75. The now, though,is that I've got to part got fit the and I've no idea how. And if my car's not workingby tonightl'll haveto borrowyoursagain. You won't want that, will you? So do you mind giving me a hand? I'm sure it won't take long, because I know you've done this before... pRuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrRRcr 2 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS 3 Youhear an actress talking about why she left a successfu/ TV show. Whatwas her reasonfor leaving? A Shenever went to bed early enough. B She u/asupsef by the loss of privacy. C Journalists were writing rubbishabout her. pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE Why did I quit the show? Well, basicallyI'd had enough.I used to haveto get up at 4 in the morning and didn't get home until 7 or 8 at night.Now what kind of a life is that? I neverhad any privacy,either.I found journalistsgoing through my rubbish. My rubbish, for goodness'sake! | know that fame means you that lose a certainamount of privacy,but that's just going too far! Knowwhat I mean? pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrRncr 3 peusE 2 sEcoNDS 4 Youhear a brother and sr.sfer dlscussrngwhat to buy their father. Whatdo they decide to buy him? A a waterproofjacket B a pair of fishing boots C a fishing rod pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE F: lt's alwaysso hard to know what to get for Dad. M: I know. I mean,the only thing he likes doing is goingfishingF: Get him a specialfishingrod, somethinglike that? M: Mm - he buys all that stuff himself,though. And clothes... well,he's got so manyalready.

F: What about a new jacket?One for fishing,I mean. His is so old it doesn'tkeepout the rainany more. M: Yeah ... or boots - fishingboots? F: But I remember him complaining about his clothes gettingwet,so maybethe waterproof'd be the best. M: OK,then. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE
REPEAT EXTRACT 4 pause2 sEcoNDS 5r You hear a man on the radio giving instructions. What

are the instructions about? A how to change a flat tyre B how to change your car's hazard lights C what to do if your car breaks down pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE This isn't terribly difficult,but if you're one of those peoplewho won't evenchangea lightbulb,just calla breakdownservice.Anyway,make sure you're safely off the road,with your hazardtrianglein placeat least 20 metres behind you. Find the jack, spanner and spare- they shouldall be in the boot - and checkthe spare isn't flat, too. Put the jack in place under your car, but before you begin to lift the side of the car, don't forgetto loosenthe nutson the wheel.Thenjack the car up, undo the nuts & take off the wheel... (fade) pRusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT extnnct5
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6 Youhear a radio advertisement for a new product. product Whattype of is it? A washingpowder B carpet cleaner C air freshener pRuss2sEcoNDS-ToNE Introducingnew "WONDER'.At last, a floor covering shampoo that does twice the work at half the price. New "WONDER" has a uniquecleaning agentwhich eats up dirt and oily stains.No needfor old-fashioned washing powder, no more rubbing and scrubbing. Amazing new "WONDER"will not only make your carpetsand rugs look as good as new, it'll also leave your house smellingfresh as a spring meadow.Try new "WONDER" today! pnusg2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrRecr 6 peuse 2 sEcoNos 7 Youhear a woman talkingabout taking care of an animal. Whatanimal is she talkingabout? A acat B ahorse C adog
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M: Um ... I shouldbe ableto get backto you earlynext month- certainly within a fortnight. Anyway, thank you for comingin today... W: And thank you for the opportunity to speakto you In person.
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pRuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker4 pnusr2 sEcoNDS Well, obviouslyI'd like a sporty car, but I can't afford two cars and in my line of work it just wouldn't be practical. I haveto do a lot of fetchingand carryingyou know,with all the stufffrom the shop, and I need the space. ActuallyI've been looking for a new one recently. This is just so old it costs me more to haveit serviced than it's worth.You know,if it breaksdown on a deliveryit's a real pain. pnuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker5
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You'llhear five differentpeople talkingabouttheir cars. For questions19-23,choose from the list (A-F)which statementappliesto each person.Use the lettersonly once. Thereis one extraletter which you do not need ro use. Younow have 30 seconds to look at Part 3. - ToNE rnusE 30 sEcoNDS Speaker 1
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I'm very happywith my new car ... Obviously it's been a great expense,but it's worth it for the looks I get. I mean, people never ignore you in a car like this, especially when I take off from the trafficlights.I liketo have that power - you know, to be able to overtake anythingon the motorway.Some people have said that it's not a very comfortable car for long journeysthat's becausethe seats are very low - but you get everywhere so quicklythat it doesn'treallybotherme.
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Yes,she'sa lovelyold model,isn'tshe?You know I've been a real enthusiast for cars like this since I was a boy. I bought her about 10 years ago and I had to virtuallydo her up from scratch- the interiorand the engine ... lt's given me a great deal of pleasure. ObviouslyI don't use her allthe time, but my wife and I take her out on a Sundayand we go to shows and enterrallies. and of courseshe's not fast but she does well againstothercars in her class. pnusE 10 sEcoNDs Now you'll hear Part 3 again.
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That'sthe end of Part3. Now turn to Part 4. peuse 5 sEcoNDs You'llhear paft of a conversationbetween a university accommodationofficer and two new students,Claire and Sally,about the accommodationwhich has been arranged for them. For questions24-30, choose the best answer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4.
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For all the drivingI do for my job, this car is excellent. It's a reallycomfortable car and it's got a reallysmart interior- leatherseats,teak dashboard.lt's spacious as well.We get all the familyin with no problems... and althoughI don't own it, I'm very happywith it. You see, it's got the power,too. I'm a busy man so I can't be doing with sauntering up the motorwayin the slow lane.lt, ah ... it does burn quitea lot of petrolthough, but the companypaysfor that,too. pnusr3 sEcoNDS Speaker3 peusE 2 sEcoNDS We'vehad this one for 5 yearsnow and it's beenvery reliable. We droveit all aroundFrancelastAugustand it was no problem.Therewere no complaints from the kids, becauseit's very roomy in the back, you know. Theyevenhad some luggagebacktherewiththem.Of course it's not a glamorouslooking car, but it really suitsus, and it's quiteeconomical to run,too.

C: ... and there's absolutelyno way I can stay there for the full academicyear. S: Oh, come on, Claire,it's not that bad, it's just that C: Not that bad? Sally,honestly! The tilesare coming off the roof.There'sa dip in the kitchenfloor - and what about the missing windowpanes with cardboardstuck over the holes? | ask you! How are we supposedto study in conditionslike that? A: Yes, I see what you mean, and you're absolutely rightto complain. l'll do my bestto makesurethat all minor repairsare carriedout. Pleasebear with me, and l'll sort it out. C: No, I'm afraid you'll have to find us other accommodation. S: Look,Claire,I know it's not ideal,but I'm sure after

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F: Ooh, wasn'tthat a greatfilm! M: Great?You lookedterrifiedto me. F: I wasn't really.I know I get carriedaway a bit, but that's how I enjoy myself. M: I thoughtyou were going to jump into my lap! lt was a good laugh,really. F: Don't be silly, Geoff. These films are meant lo make you jump. Although perhaps l'll stick to romance filmsin future... pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnRcr1 pRuse 2 sEcoNDS 2 Youhear a radio announcementforfifness testsatyour local gym. How much will a test cost ff you book this week? A 833 B E20 C t30
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Police in Oxford arrestedS1-year-old James Reeves last night, after he threatened a youth he caught breakinginto his car. Mr Reevesheard the sound of breaking glass and went to investigate,taking his shotgun with him. The gun wasn't loaded but Mr Reeveswill still face charges. The youth, who was apparentlyattemptingto steal the car radio, has not been charged. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE
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peuse 2 sEcoNDS 5 You hear a woman talking to a friend about a rccent holiday. Whatwas the weatherlike? A rainy B stormy C sunny peuse2sEcoNDS-roNE M: Welcome back, Sally. How was your holiday? You'vecertainlygot a good tan. F: Yes, it wasn't bad, not bad at all. M: I heardthe weather was reallystormythere,though. F: Oh, it was terribleon some of the nearby islands. It rainedeverysingleday, apparently. But we were luckyon the mainland- not a cloud in the sky, the whole time I was there. pluse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT ocrnncr5 pnusE 2 sEcoNDs 6 Youhear a man talking to a shop assr.sfantWhat does he want to buy? A clothes B abook C aCD pause2sEcoNDS-ToNE F: Hello,sir,Wouldyou likeme to helpyou choosethe righttie to matchyour shirt? M: Oh - no, it's OK, thank you, I'm just looking. Actually,I came in to buy the new bestseller by G M Lewis.Can you tell me how to get to the right please? department, F: Sure- if you go straightahead and throughthose Keep doors,you'll come to the music department. going,throughanotherset of doors,and thereyou are. Fictionis on the left, I think. M: Great. Thankyou verymuch.ljust hope I don't get tempted by the CDs on the way there! peuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnncr6 pRuse 2 sEcoNDs

There's a new serviceavailableat Jeff Dean's Gym from today. Consultant Jenny Law will offer gym memberscompletefitnessassessments. lf you book beforethe end of the week,you'll get a33o/"discount - that's 20 instead of the usual f30. Consult the expertsat Jeff Dean'sGym ... and let us help you be the you you can be. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrRRcr 2 2 sEcoNDS PAUSE 3 Youhear two people talking about what they want to do. Whatdo they decide? A to watch television B to listento live music C to watch a film pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE M: So what do you feel like doing this evening? Stayingin and watchingTV? F: Mmm ... not really. Nothing too tiring,though. M: So that's rock climbingoff the list,then? (laughs) F: Veryfunny.Um ...what aboutthe new bar in town? I hear it's reallynice,and they have live music. M: Yeah, I heard that, too. But if you want, we could just go to the cinema- that's a bit more relaxing. F: Well,there is that new thrillerwe wantedto see ... Perhaps we could go to the bar anothernight. M: OK, let'sdo that,then. pluse2sEcoNDs-ToNE REPEAT exrnncr3 pnuse 2 sEcoNDs 4 Youhear a local newsreport about a man who was arrested.Whatwas he arrestedfor? A threateningsomeone with a gun B breaking into someone'scar C stealingsomeone'sradio

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Speaker1 pnuse 2 sEcoNDs l'm studyingPhysics at Manchester. I didn'treallyknow too much about Manchester beforeI came here but I was told it was a good university. I didn't think seriously about how much it rainshere,or how cold it can be. I don't reallylike it here- everything's so grey! And it's such an old city! | reallymiss home, and my friends.When I go back for Christmas, l'll see if I can changeto a course nearerhome. pnuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker2 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS I cameto this university becausea friend of mine was here. She'd said it was nice but I didn't really know what to expect.In fact it's great! lt's a lovelytown, and there'sthe beach right in front of the campus,and the campusis quite new so it's reallynice.And the course is reallygood, too. Actually, to be honest,I didn'tthink languagestudieswould be all that interesting, but the teachersare so friendlyand come up with so many new ideas ... I'veworked so hard that I haven'twritten to my motherin weeks! pRuse 3 sEcoNDs Speaker3 pnuse 2 sEcoNDs This is a new university but it does have a good Civil Engineering lt's all on one campus- or department. rather, it's a/mostall on one campus.Someof us have to live 4 miles away in the town itself,and it's not very easyto get in for 8:30lectures. lt's not very nice,either. l've asked the accommodation office if lcan transfer intothe Hallsof Residence, but they don'tthinka place will become available until after Christmas, so l'll just haveto soldieron untilthen. pRuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker4 pnuse 2 sEcoNDs I always wanted to do something like architecture when I was at school, but they wanted such high grades,so I choseto do town planninginstead.lt's a sandwich-type course,wherewe do three yearsfor our BSc and then have a year on a work placementin a local authoriV.I'm hopingto do mine right here in the city. Then there's a final year which involvescourse work and a dissertation. l'll definitely stay on for that - | think it'll help me find a job afterwards. pnuse 3 sEcoNDs Speaker5 pRuse 2 sEcoNDs I wantedto do something with languages because I've always been good at them and I enjoyed them at which would help me school,but I wantedsomething get a job, too. So I chosea coursewhich would allow

me to do Frenchand Spanishwith Business Studies. All the reports showthat employers likeit if you'vedone courses like Accountancyor Marketing.I've been sharing a flat with some other students. lt was a bit strangeat first, 'cause l've neverlivedaway from home before... but now I've got all the housekeeping under controlI'm beginning to enjoy it. pnuse10 SEpNDS Now you'll hear Part 3 again.
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That'sthe end of Part3. Now turn to Part 4. pnuse 5 sEcoNDs You'll hear a young woman called Amy talking to her friend Mark about her recent backpackingholiday.For quesfions24-30,choose the best answer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4.
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M: So how was backpackingaround Europe,then, Amy? Did you and Davidhave a good time? | can't you'vebeenawayso long ... believe A: Oh Mark, I know! We managedto fit a lot into the trip, but it's amazinghow quicklythe time passedfive weeksfelt like five days.And there'sstill a lot we didn'tsee.An extraweekwould havebeengood. M: I'm sureyou'vestillgot lotsof stories to tell,though. Wheredid you go first? A: Actually,we plannedto go to Amsterdamfirst, but we missedour coach ... You see.ten minutesafter leaving the house, David thought he'd left his passportbehind,and we had to turn round and go back. And yeah, of course it was in his coat pocket all along.Anyway,what with that and the rush hour trafficon the way to the coachstation,by the time we got therethe coach had alreadyleft. M: Oh dear!Whatdid you do? A: Well,therewereno morecoaches so to Amsterdam, we got on one going to Berlin.We were quite disappointed at first- I'd so been lookingforwardto seeing Amsterdam ... But then I figured, well, backpackingholidaysare all about adventure!We soon learntthat we didn't haveto plan everything. M: I'd lovenot knowingwhereI mighttravelnext! A: Yeah,it's great!And we got to see Amsterdamin the end,anyway I can seewhy it's so - oh, and Prague. famous- amongstbackpackers, anyway...it's really beautiful. Actually,everyplace we visitedwas great. It was like going on ten holidaysin one trip - that's why it was one of the best experiences I'veeverhad, M: So which was your favouriteplace?

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UsteningTest 7 one bitefrom an infected animalcan kill if medicalhelp is not provided immediately. We've been free from rabies in Britainfor over 75 years but it is still quite common here. So don't be tempted to take animals homewith you. They may be infected, and you can be sent to prison for illegallyimporting animals.Okay, (fade)now I need to tellyou ... pRuse 2 sEcoNDs - ToNE REPEAT EXTRAcT 1 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS Youhear a hotel receptionistgiving directions over the phone. How willthe person she is talking to travel? A by car B by train C by bus pnuse 2 sEcoNDs - roNE Hotel Cottbus,how can I help you? (pause)Yes, you can reachus on the A13.Thereis an exiton the Berlin to Dresdenmotorway.(pause)Ah, then you'd do better to drive straightdown the A15. That will take you straightinto the centreof Cottbus.(pause)That's right. Once you get there, follow the signs to the railwaystation,and we're right opposite. pRuse 2 sEcoNDS - roNE 2 REeEAT EXrRAcr pnuse 2 sEcoNDs 3 Youhear two people talking about the event they are at. Whateventis it? A a universitycourse B a conference C a TVchat show pnuse 2 sEcoNDs - ToNE A: I see. Oh, do you have a programme? B: Yes, it's here. Yofre due to speak first, just after Parker. the introduction by Professor A: Onfy an hour? There won't be much time for questions. B: No, it's okay. lf you look, you'll see we break for cofieeand then the restof the morningis available for questionsand discussion. pnuse 2 sEcoNDS - roNE REPEAT EXrRAcr 3 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS 4 Youhear a young man talking to his friend Sarah about music. Whatis her favouritesort of music? A c/asslca/ B hearrymetal C pop pRuse 2 sEcoNDs - roNE M: ls that classicalmusic you're listeningto, Sarah?I didn't knowyou likedthis ... S: I listento it when I'm studying- it helps me relax. M: Ah, lsee. S: I stillpreferheavymetal- it's just,you know,not so easyto concentrate when it's playing. M: Urgh - | hatethat kind of music! S: Well, it's betterthan the pop musicyou listento! M: No it isn't.Anyway,(fade)it's all a matter... peuse 2 sEcoNDS - ToNE nEpEAT EXrRAcr 4 pRuse 2 sEcoNDs Youhear a mother talking to her son about his day at the zoo. Whichanimalsdid he like most? A the elephants B the lions C the giraffes pRuse 2 sEcoNDS - roNE M: Did you have a good time at the zoo, sweetie? What did you see? - and Mum,I touched S: lt was great! | saw elephants ltwassobrilliant...butyoucan't one'strunk,really! touchthe otheranimals. M: What else did you see? S: Mm ... oh, lions! They'reso scary.They were just the best ever of allthe animals. M: I thought giraffeswere your favourite. S: Oh, yeah,lforgot aboutthem.Yeah,I still likethem ... but they don't really do anythingexcept stand around. Y'know, Mum, one of the lions roared when we were standingthere, really,and (fade)we all got such a fright ... pnuse2 sEcoNDs - ToNE REPEAT errRncr5 pRuse 2 sEcoNDs 6 Youhear a woman talking to her husbandabout a trip he is going on. Whereis he going? A Siberia B Berlin C London pnuse 2 sEcoNDs - roNE F: Now,you'resureyou'vepackedeverything? M: Yes, I even wrote out a list. F: You've got the thermal socks and the thick pullover? M: Yes. F: And your boots? M: Yes, my newest ones. F: And your scarf and the hat with the ear muffs? M: Really, Lucy! You'd think I was going for six monthsto Siberia.lt's just a weekendconference on Sir lsaiah Berlin. And I probably won't even havetime to leavethe hotelwhile I'm in London.

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So your fans don't need to be worried about you writingfor a careerin Hollywood? 'eaving : No, that will never happen.l'll alwaysbe a writer. projects lve got several lined up here in London. This coming Septemberl'll start teachingcreative to writingto young adults... I think it's important encourage new talent.Then I havemy nextbook to start workon, of course... = So you do planto writemore books,then? : For now I just planto relax... I think I'm goingto spend most of the summer on holiday.I was thinkingof going to New York, but I need to relax, so I'm going to go to my friend'ssummerhouse, ready whichis on the beach ... I need to recharge, for the fifth book! = So do you haveany ideasfor book numberfive? = All I'm willingto sharerightnow is that the nextone rs basedaroundtrue eventsthat took placein 19th century London. I've always loved the history of particularly So England's duringthe 1800s. capital, l'm ... that really is all it on but that's whatl'm basing goingto say ... : Soundsintriguing! let me Well,on that note,Philip, you listeners who today. For thank for coming in Within is The Fear haven'tread Philip'slatestbook, good paperback (fade) from all avaifable in ... bookshoos pnuse 10 SECoNDS you'll ',:w hear Part2 again.
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pp,usE 3 sEcoNDS Speaker 2 pRusp 2 sEcoNDS wantedto seethe sightsof London Jessieand I always so we couldn't miss this tour. We saw St Paul's Cathedraland went up to the WhisperingGallery. Jessiewas at the other side of the dome but I could hear her quite clearly.Then the coach went on to Windsor.lt's a reallyold castlewhere the kings and queens of Englandhave lived for hundredsof years. We went on a guidedtour, which was very interesting. We even saw Prince Charlesin the castle grounds, talkingto a memberof his staff!l'm sureit was him, but I bet no one will believeus back home.
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Speaker 3 pRusr 2 sEcoNDS We had lessthan a day to sparebeforeflyingout, so we took one of those afternoontours where you sit on the top of an open bus.Goodjob it didn't rain!We leftafter - Buckingham lunch,butwe sawprettymucheverything Abbey, Westminster Palace, the Housesof Parliament, Trafalgar Square... Then it was off to the airportand home. Pity we didn't havetime to see things in more detail- nexttime,maybe.
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Speaker4 pausE 2 sEcoNDS to see in Greenwich We had quitea long trip,starting the Cutty Sark. Then the coach took us to Leeds Castle.Of course, Leeds is in the North of England, old but LeedsCastleis near London.lt's a beautiful it what round it. lmagine with a huge moat all castle place Then like that! like to live in a must have been which was even Cathedral, we went on to Canterbury saw the tomb of Thomasit older than the castle,and got ten o'clock at back at about Becket inside. We quite day. an exhausting night,so it was pnusr3 SECoNDS 5 Speaker
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':u'll hear five differerll peopte talking about sight-<eeingtours they have been on in England. For :-esflons 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) which ::atement appliesto each person. Use the leftersonly :^ce. Thereis one extra letter which you do not need ': use. 'iu now have30 secondsto look at Part3. pnuse - roNE 30 sEcoNDS Sceaker1 pnusr2 sEcoNDS ,'/e spenta wonderful through morningjust wandering :e old alleyways and into some reallyold buildings, was born. We were :.'vl the one where Shakespeare -axen to lunchin the oldestpub in thetownand had real =-rglish I haveto say I didn't like it - it's beer.Actually, like the beer back home.Then in and not bitter, ',rarm :re afternoonwe were taken to a play. All that for only 30!

our wedding Mary and I came to Londonto celebrate anniversary.The kids had arranged everything, startingwith the Tower of London.We saw the Crown and those crows they say Jewelsand the Beefeaters, will never leavethe Tower.Then we walked down to TowerBridgeand took a rivercruiseon the Thames pastthe Houses we went In the evening of Parliament. to see a show in the West End, which Mary had alwayswantedto do. pnuse 10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 3 again.
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You'llhear each piece twice. Remember,while you're listening,write your ansuyers on the questionpaper. You'llhave 5 minutesatthe end of the tesf to copy your ansu/ers onto the separate answet sheet There'll now be a pause. Please ask any guesflons now, becauseyou mustnot speak during the test pRuse 5 sEcoNDS Now open your paper and look at Part 1. pRuse 5 sEcoNDS You'll hear people talking in eight different situafions. For questions1-8, choosethe best answer,A, B or C. 1 Youhteara travel agent telling a customer about flights to Brusse/s. Whichairline does the customer choose? A BMI B KLM C BritishAirways pRuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE A: You were checking some flight detailsfor me. My name'sWilkins. B: Ah yes, Mr Wilkins,I havethe detailsfor you here. There are three possible flights from Heathrow which will get you to Brusselsin time. There's an 11:30flight with BMl, and that's t150. There'sa KLM flight at 12:30and that's t140. Or there'sa British Airways flight at 10:00 with a change at That'st162. Schipol. A: Oh, l'lltake the cheapest one. f 140,you said ... peuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE exrnncr 1 REPEAT pRuse 2 sEcoNDs 2 You hear a weekly weatherreport on the radio. What will the weather be like on Friday?

A They don't encourage children to think. B They stop children doing their schoolwork. C Theydon't help children develop their social skills. pRuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE Yes, I'd agree that computershave made a dramatic differencein the workplace. However,computers in the home have their disadvantages,especially for children. Unlikeat school,wherecomputers are used for work,at home manychildren spendtoo muchtime playing computer games, which actually prevents them from learning to communicateand get along with others. As to whetherchildrenhaveto thinkwhile they'replayingon the computer, I'd say they certainly do, but we must remember that ... pRuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE REPEAT exrnRcr3 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS 4 You hear a news report about a dog and its owner, Mr Pearse.Whatdid the dog do? A made Mr Pearseangry B disappeared for several days C did what Mr Pearse told it to do pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE And finally, on a lighternote ... When collegelecturer Chris Pearsetold his pet dog to fetch his slippers,he expectedthe dog to go upstairsfor the new pair he had got for Christmas.lnstead the dog disappeared for a few hours. lt turned out the dog had gone four miles across town to the Council tip, where he retrievedhis master's old slippers, which had been thrown away severaldays before, and brought them home. Mr Pearsesaid, "l didn't expect it, but I can hardly get angry when he was actually obeying my instructions." pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE
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pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE And now for the week's weather.The week will start out very wet indeed, with thunder and lightningin some areas.This should last through to Wednesday. Thursday will be dry but dull, but the cloudswill clear duringthe night,bringingus a brightend to the week - somethingto make up for all that bad weather... pRusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnRcr2 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS 3 You hear a psychologisttalking about computers. What does she think about children and computers?

pRuse 2 sEcoNDS 5 You hear a woman athlete talking about an injury. Whatdid she injure? A her knee B her back C her hand pRuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE M: And how'sthe injurycomingalong? F: Oh, it's fine. lt was neverthat seriousanyway- just wear and tear from jumping on take-offand then landing.Eventhoughthere'sthe sand pit to break your fall,it's stillhard on the knees. M: Are you back in training then? F: Oh yes, I'm back all right. I have to hand it to the surgeon- | only missedthreedays ... pRuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnncr 5 pRuse 2 sEcoNDS

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you to do a lot of independent study.Our aim is to prepare studentsfor a career in the demanding worldof business. S: But as I understand it, we'll have a personaltutor assigned to us fromthe firstday of the course, won't we? t Yes, you will. They'll provide all the help and supportyou need throughoutthe course.Now, is there anything else I need to mention?Ah yes, - studentssit four exams,which are assessment spreadout overthe durationof the course.There's also an assessedessayat the end of semestertwo. S: Mm, that's good - | preferthat to one big exam at the end ... Oh, beforelforget, lwantedto ask about the facilitieson offerto students- | hearthey'revery good. e: Yes, we're very proud of the workingenvironment we are able to offer.Unfortunately I can't show you around now, as most rooms are being used for exams today.Buton day one there'llbe a tour of the quiet study area and student internet room, library, lounge. S: Well, I'm definitely interested in doing the course. What'sthe deadline for applications? e: The deadlineis the end of July, but if I wereyou I'd - the get your application in no laterthan mid-June courseis very popularand placestend to get taken up quitequickly. S: OK, l'll startworkingon it now, then.Thanksfor all your help... pnuse 10 sEcoNDS tlow you'll hear Part 2 again.
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Speaker2 peusE 2 sEcoNDS I had half a mind to ask for my money back. I mean, they make all this fuss about the 'brilliant'acting and 'stunning'photography, and then the film turns out to be nothing at all. A complete waste of time. No, I wouldn't recommendit to my worst enemy, let alone a friend. pause 3 sEcoNDS Speaker3 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS I don't usuallylike going to premieresbut sometimes you haveto. lt's not that I don't enjoywatchingmyself on screen but I just don't go out much these days. lf I'm not working I like to stay at home with the family. But we all had to go, and it was exciting.My wife says I was so convincing in the role that she hardly recognisedme. pause 3 sEcoNDS Speaker4 pRuse 2 sEcoNDS The film got good reviewsand everything, but I didn't think it was goingto be my cup of tea exactly. Anyhow, Mary particularly wantedto see it, so I thought "Why not?" lt made us both jump a bit, especially when the firstmurderhappened, rightup and it heldmy attention to the end. Maryand I talkedabout it all the next day, and normallywe don't talk about films, so it must've been good. peuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker5 pRuse 2 sEcoNDs A bit of a mixed bag, I thought.I could see why there was all that fuss overthe camerawork and direction. I thoughtsome of the shotswerejust stunning, like that sunriseover New York - reallyamazing.But the film itself was just another cops-and-robbersmovie. You knew from the start that the police would get the the excitement murderer in the end. Where's in that?
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?nf's theend of Part2. \dw turnto Part3.

pnuse 5 SECoNDS rou'll hear five different people talking about a film rey have jusfseen. For questions19-23,choosefrom :ne /ist (A-F)which statementappliesto each person. Jse the /effers only once. There is one extra letter tltich you do not need to use. rou now have 3Oseconds to look at Part 3.
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fieaker I peuse 2 sEcoNos rVedon't normally go to thrillers, saidthis but everyone tm was good, so we thoughtwe'd make a nightof it. #e thought MarcusWashington was very good, very convincing. And it was very excitingright up until the end.Yeah,it was very good. And we had a mealat an ndian restaurant to finishoff the evening.Excellent.

That's the end of Part3. Nowturnto Part4.

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You'll hear someone called Mary Steen talking on a travel programme on the radio. For questions24-30, choose the bestanswer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4.
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Now open your paper and look at Part 1. pause 5 sEcoNDS You'll hear people talking in eight different sftuatlons. A, B or C. For questions1-8, choosethe best answer, 1 Youhear two people talking about their friend Brian. Whatis Brian? A ateacher B astudent C a chemist peuse2sECoNDS-ToNE A: And how's Brian,then?| haven'tseenhim for ages. Not since lastsummer,in fact. B: Well,he's left collegenow, of course,and gone to university, so I only see him at holidays. A: ls he enjoyingit? B: Oh yeah. He always loved chemistry and now on. He has to take that's what he's concentrating some othersubjectsas well,though,becausehe's doing a teachingdegreeafterhe graduates. pRuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE 1 REPEAT exrRRcr pnuse 2 sEcoNDs 2 Youhear a woman talkingabout reading. Why does she enjoy iP A Shefkes imaginativestorles. B She learnsa lot from books. C Reading helps her to relat<. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE just You can't beat a good book. Most peoplespend all their time in front of the TV, but a story is so much more enjoyableif you read and use your imagination. At the moment I'm reading a historicalnovel about HenryVlll. lt's a greatbook - I'm only halfwaythrough and I've alreadylearnedso much. I supposeW helps people relaxafter a long day at work ... well, I enjoy readingfor the same reason.Everyonehas their own way to wind down (fade)and for me ... pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT errRncr2 pnusE 2 sEcoNDS 3 Youhear a trafficannouncementon local radio. What should people driving to Bridgend do? A avoid CoychurchRoad B turn off at Junction 32 C turn off at Junction 31

pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE ... and that's the end of the news. Now for the traffic update. There's a lorry on fire in Park Street in Bridgendtown centreand you're advisedto avoidthe area by taking Coychurch Road instead. On the westboundcarriageway of the M4, an overturnedcar is blockingtwo lanes of trafficjust beforejunction32 - that's the normal exit for Bridgend. Police advise route driversto turn off at junction31 for an alternative to avoid delays... pnusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT errnncr3 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS 4 Youhear a man being interviewedon a TVchat show. Whatis he? A an actor B a writer C a cameraman peuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE A: This is somethingof a new chapter in your career, isn't it? | don't think you've done any directing before. B: No, you're right,I haven't.I've alwaysbeen on stage or in front of the cameras.l'm not saying,oh, that'sa closed book now, but I am lookingforwardto taking on a new challenge. pnusr2sEcoNDS-ToNE
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pnusE 2 sEcoNDS 5 Youhear a woman leavingan answerphonernessage for her friend David. Whatis David supposedto do? A pick her up at the office B meet her at 9 o'clock C ring her at the office pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE (beep)Hi, David- it's about meetinglateron. I know we said eight o'clock at the Crown, but it looks like I'm stuck in the office for a while - we've got a bit of a problem - so if I don't ringagain,do you thinkyou could come and get me at aboutnine? pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnRcr 5 pnusg 2 sEcoNDS 6 Youhear two office workerstalkingabout a mlssing file. Whathappened to the file? A lt hasprobably been lost. B Someonetook it home. C lt was put in the wrong place. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE

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W: John,where's that invoice fileyou hadyesterdaf lt wasn'ton my deskthis morning. You know we're not supposed to takefileshomewithus. M: I didn't- | leftit justwhereyou askedme to. W: Thenwhere's it gone?Honestly, if it's beenlost... M: Waita minute- Sallywas still herewhen lleft. Maybeshe neededit and forgotto put it back.... Right- hereit is, on top of her cupboard. pn use2sE coNDs-ToNE
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shouldyou do? A press 7 B press2

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you for calling Thank the Putney museum. I'm afraid all our telephonists are busy at the moment.lf you wantto wait,press1 andcallwaiting will be activated. lf you havean enquiry aboutopening times,press2. press3 and speak lf you wantto leavea message, afterthe tone.
pRu s e 2 s Ec o N D s -T ON E REpEAT errnRcr 7 pnuse 2 SECoNDS I You hear the host at a pafty talking to his friend Nick.

Whydoesn'tNickwanttonic water? A He usuallydrinks sodawater. B He no longer likestonicwater. C Tonicwateralways makeshim ill.

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A: Nick!Howniceto seeyou. Gladyou could make it. Now,let me get you a drink.What'll it be? B: A sodawater,if you haveit. A: Soda?Sure- but don't you want a tonic water? That's whatyou always drink,isn'tit? A: Well,yeah,I usedto, but I've got a bit sick of it, actually.
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Thatis the end of Part 1. Now turnto Part2.

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You'll hear a woman called Mrs Sutcliffe being questioned by a police officerabouta burglary at her questions house. For 9-18,completefhe sentences. Younow have45 secondsto look at Part2.
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P: Good morning,Mrs Sutcliffe. Detective Sergeant Grey, from Park Hill police station.About the

break-inyesterdayevening- | know you spoke to my colleagues,but I just need to ask you a few more questions. S: Oh, it was awful!l'm sorry- do come in. P: Thankyou, but this will only take a minuteor two. S: Well,if you'resure ... I hope I can be of some help. P: l'm sure you will. Just try to relax and answer my questions.Now, you were at home at the time of the break-in, I believe... ? S: lwas. I can'tbelieve ldidn't hearhim,and ... um .. your - there'sno rush ... P: Take time, Mrs Sutcliffe S: Well,um .,. lt happened when the newswas about to start - on television,you know - so around 9 pm. I remember becauseI'd gone upstairs to get my glasses so I could see the TV better. That's when I saw him. P: And where was that exactly? S: Well, as I walked along the landingtowards my bedroom I could hear something, and as I got to the doorway,I saw him in there,going throughthe drawersof my dressingtable. P: Did you manageto get a good look at him? S: I'm afraid not. lwas so terrifiedto see a strangerin my house ... lt was definitely a man, though, and he was tall with quite a heavy build. He may have been blond, but I'm not reallysure aboutthat. P: Mm-hmm. Did he see you, do you think? S: No - he had his back to me the whole time. I got out of the houseas quicklyand quietlyas I could, and ran straightto Jane, my neighbour.I was so shaken,I couldn't call the police or anything,so she did that for me. She'sbeen very kind. P: It'sgood you havesomeone to help you. Haveyou had a chance to see exactlywhat's missing? S: Yes, I went to have a look with one of your colleagues. I keep money,jewellery and, er, some personaldocumentsin my dressingtable. From what I could see, it looks like he only took the money - about t200. I don't really care about the amount,I just want him caughtso I can feel safein my home again. P: You live alone, Mrs Sutcliffe,is that correct? S: Yes, but I'm going to get a dog, I think. Jane's been suggesting it for a while and this has made me more convinced. They'regood companyand I think I'd feel more securewith one in the house. P: That sounds like a good idea. You also need to replace the windows at the back of your house. Apparentlythe wooden frames show signs of rot, and the locks and hinges were rusty. lt can't have been very difficultfor the burglarto get in. S: Oh my goodness!l'll get straighton to it ... P: Good.Well,I thinkthat'senoughquestions. Thank you. Actually,there'vebeen two break-insjust like

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this in the last week, and we're fairly sure it's the same burglar.One of the householders gave us a good description of him, so with a bit of luck ... S: Oh, let'shope you catch him soon. Please let me know if you make any progress. P: We will. Unfortunately thesethings can take a long time, but we'll try to wrap the investigationup quickly. We'lllet you know immediately if anything significanthappens,and in any case we'll get in touch in aroundtwo weeksto give you an update. But you can call us wheneveryou want. S: Thankyou so much,officer... pnuse 10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 2 again.
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You'llhear five differentpeople talking about a profest againstthe building of a new motorway.For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) what is true about each person. Use the /etters only once. Thereis one extra letter which you do not need to use. Younow have 30 seconds to look at Part 3. PAUSE 30 sEcoNDS - roNE Speaker1 pause 2 sEcoNDS I was there to cover the protest for Channel9 - road builders and protestersalways make good news coverage.I wasn't expectingto get involved. We just wanted to get a few shots to show how the day had gone, and how many peoplehad been arrested. But once they saw us, the protestersthrew me, and the cameraman, and the camerainto a large puddle they must havethoughtwe were with the police.Still, no real damage- only my pride was hurt a bit. pnuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker2 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS As a local councillor I felt I had to be present to overseethe operation.I knew there would be some trouble - these events always attract hooligans.But we on the council voted unanimously for this motorway. Our businesses need it, and the town needs the businessesso our youngsterscan have jobs. I don't think the protesters realise just how importantthe motoruay is to us. pnuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker3 pnuse 2 sEcoNDs

Our job was to try to stop the protestersinterfering with the workmen. lt's not for us to say whether we think the road is good or bad - our job is to keep order and make sure no one breaksthe law.Anyway, we had the usual gang of troublemakerstrying to breakthroughthe barricadeand chain themselves to trees.Therewas a lot of shoutingand we made some arrests.About usual,I should say. pluse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker4 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS I'm an eco-activist and I work full-time tryingto prevent the destruction of our country'snaturalhabitat.Do you know the area we cover in concrete every year in this country? Anyway, I've been to Scotland, Cornwall, London, all over, trying to stop the destruction. And now here.Our plan was to climb into the trees on the side of the road,to stop them cuttingthem down, but we couldn't get through the police cordon, and of coursethey arrestedlots of our people. peuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker5 pnuse 2 sEcoNDs We only live down the road so we, er, sort of, you know,just camealongto see. I can't say if we're really in favourof the road or not, it doesn't reallyaffectus. But when we heard the noise and the shouting we came to see what was going on. lt was a bit like a medieval battle, with lines of policemen being attacked by protesters. PAUsE 10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 3 again. TONE pnnr3 REpEAT pnuse 5 sEcoNos That'sthe end of Part 3. Now turn to Part 4. peuse 5 sEcoNDs You'll hear a conversationbetween a travelagent and a man who wantsto travelto Newcastle. For questions 24-30, choose the besf answer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4.
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A: Do take a seat. Sorry about the wait - it's always busy on a Saturdaymorning.Now,what can I do for you? B: Er, I need to go to a wedding in Newcastlenext weekend.Can I book a ticket for the train here? A: Certainly. Whenwouldyou liketo travel? B: Umm ... I'm working on Friday, at least in the morning... it'll haveto be that evening. A: OK, let's see ... Ah yes, here we are. lf you go on Fridaynight,thenyou couldtakethe 6:30trainor the

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1 You overheara conversationin a hairdresser's. What does the customer decide to have? A her normalslyle B a light perm C a different style pnusr2sEcoNDS-ToNE F: I feel like changingmy hairstyle, but I'm not really surewhat styleto go for. What do you think? M: I think it suitsyou as it is, but if you want a change we could do you a light perm and give it a bit of body, or we could cut it all off and give you a short bob. How does that sound? F: Hm - I've had a perm beforeand it didn't suit me ... and to be honest,geftingmy haircut short sounds a bit drastic.I think l'll just go for my usualold cut and blow dry, with a littlebit off the ends. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT 1 EXTRACT pRuse 2 sEcoNDS 2 Youhear tvvopeople talking about a holiday they booked recently. Whyare they unhappy? A They were given bad advice. B Hotel prices have gone down. C Theyshould have booked online. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE A: See the advertin today's paperfor cheapflightsto Portugal? B: (upset) | know,I know... A: When I got the ticketslastweek,they said we were getting the best deal possible - cheaper than just likeyourfriendAlansaidwhen bookingonline, he advisedus to go to them. B: Yeah.a lot of use he was! A: Right- | mean,obviously it wasn'tthe best deal, because this advefi's offering flights and hotel combinations for much lessthan we paid. pnusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT rxrnRcr 2 pause 2 sEcoNDS 3 Youhear a woman talking to her son about studying. When did he start studying? A half an hour ago B at seveno'clock C at midday pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE A: Comeon, Derek. lt'stimeyou had a breakfromyour books. B: Whattime is it now,then? A: lt's seveno'clock.At leastyou shouldstop and have somethingto eat. You've been at it all afternoonsincemidday,in fact. B: Okay,then - but just for halfan hour.

pRuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE REpEAT ExrRRct 3 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS 4 You hear an announcementin a departmentstore. Where should you go if you want a knife for cufting meat? A first floor B second floor C ground floor pnuse2sEcoNDS-roNE This is a customer announcement. We havea rangeof special offers in severaldepartments. In our fashion department on the first floor we have a sale in men's designershirts.On the second floor, the household goods department has special offers in kitchenware and small appliances.And in our food hall on the groundfloorthereare some outstanding pricecuts on allfresh meat... pnusp2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT EXTRACT 4 peusE 2 sEcoNDS 5 Youhear a woman talking about a furnitureshop she visited. Whatdid she buy? A an armchair B an oak wardrobe C a sofabed pnusr2sEcoNDS-ToNE I went to that new furniturestore at the weekend- the one that's like a huge supermarket. You know, it's actually hard to shop with all that furniture.Anyway, therewerethesewonderfulsofa beds,whichwerereally cheap - it's such a pity I'd alreadybought one. And therewere alsothesegreatwardrobes- real oak - a bit expensive, but exactly what I'd been looking for. They'regoing to deliverit to the housenextweek.Oh, and they had these armchairs with beautiful bright covers- when I sawthemI immediatelythought of you! Nexttime I go you mustjoin me ... pnusr2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT ETTRACT 5 pausE 2 sEcoNDS 6 Youhear an estateagent talking to a woman about a housefor sale. What doesn't she like about it? A lt's too small. 8 /f's too expensive. C /f's too old. pRuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE A: What about this one? lt's got three bedrooms OK, two, really- and one bathroom.As you can see from the address, it's in easy reach of the centreof town for shopping.

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advertising. Where do you see or hear the most advertsfor washing powder? B: Oh, I use the Interneta lot, so I suppose any advertsI see are online.I don't watch TV much or ... read magazines for housewives WhizWhite A: OK,fine.Thankyou verymuch.Actually, washing is alreadyworkingon a new pollutant-free powder.lt's on the companywebsite... l'll give you the websiteaddressso you can visit and check it out. to B: Really? Yes, thank you - I'd be very interested find out more ... PAUsE 10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 2 again.
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That's theend of Part2. Nowturnto Part3.

pnuse 5 sEcoNDS You'll hear five different people talking about their teaching at university.For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) which statement applies to each person. Use the /effers only once. There is one extrc letterwhich you do not need fo use. Younow have 30 seconds to look at Part 3. pnusE 30 sEcoNDS - ToNE 1 Speaker
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I teach English literature, especiallythe later works of William Blake. I think the study of literatureis what university shouldbe all about- it helpsus understand human the soul and describes the nature of the human condition. I think even students who are studying practical subjects like engineering or lt givesyou a medicineneed this kind of education. much broaderoutlookon life. pRusr 3 sEcoNDs Speaker2
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- they spend calleda sandwich coursein engineering take a year out to work and some time in university, Why is the work then do their final year at university. placementso important?Well, for a start they learn that engineering's a serious business- you can't (fade)build bridgesif they fall down ... pnuse 3 sEcoNDs Speaker4 pnuse 2 sEcoNDs I've been teaching law for fifteen years, but it's changed recently,what with more studentsgoing to There are more students in the lectures. university. I've alwaysgot nervousbefore lecturesand tutorials, but now ... I mean, the studentsare so cleverthese You haveto be days- they ask such cleverquestions. extremely well-preparedand, well ... perhaps I've been teachinga bit too long, becauseI'd haveto say I'm reallytired of it. pnuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker5 pnuse 2 sEcoNDS I've been very fortunateover the years. I've enjoyed my teachingand the studentsseem to have enjoyed it too. We've alwayshad good results,but I think that was the studentsmore than me. And now, as I reach the end of my career,I can look back with pride at our ... but my I'vereceived and the honours achievements prideis knowing greatest that lwill leavebehindme a department(fade)which is secondto none ... pnuse 10 sEcoNDs Now you'll hear Part 3 again.
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That'sthe end of Part 3. Now turn to Part 4. pnusE 5 sEcoNDS You'llhear a zookeepercalled James Watsongiving a talk about endangered animalsand the work of zoos. For questions24-30, choose the best answer,A, B or

I do teach,of course.lt's mostlyPhDstudentsnow,so my teaching is one-to-one,but I give the occasional lecture to undergraduatesin the department. But any more.We've teaching isn'tmy mainresponsibility given grant into the uses of research to do been a most of my time doing. lasersand that'swhat I spend I out ... It's a big changefrom when started pnuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker3 pnuse 2 SECoNDS Studentsare mainly concerned about getting good jobs nowadays,and many courseslet them work for a year during their degree course. I teach what's

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explain how, by supportingUK zoos and the we do, you can make a real difference. research But firstlet me giveyou somebackground. As the human populationgrows, we constantly needmorelandto buildon, to growcrops,and so who live on that on. But what about the animals we land?As take away their naturalenvironment, moreand more are leftwith no way, and nowhere, to survive. Somespeciesnow existonly in captivity - theirwild populations havebeenwipedout. lt's a very seriousproblem and we need to do much moreto help beforewe losemanyspecies forever. That'swherezooscome in. Manypeopleseem to believe that zoos are here simply to entertain humans, but that's far from the truth. We have teams of scientistsstudying the zoo's animal populationsand producingvital research.Studies of breeding behaviourhave helped population managementin the zoo, and other recentfindings have been used overseas - in Thailand. for instance, where we're working to conserue the Asian elephant. However, running a zoo is a very expensive business. Can you believe that our zoo costs about t15,000a day to run?Any moneywe make from ticket sales goes straight to helping the - we don't makeany profit. That'swhy the animals zoo is a registeredcharity, and without people's generositywe wouldn't be able to carry on with all the importantwork we do. So how can you contribute? One way is throughour animaladoptionscheme. By makinga one-off payment you can adopt an endangered speciesfor a whole year. The money you give will help feed and care for the animal and also help conservethe species overseas.In my opinion it's a great way to donate,since you can visit the zoo and your animal, and actually see how your money is helping. Also, lots of people tell us animaladoptionis a great gift idea when you want to give a presentthat's out of the ordinary. Another idea, for the more hands-on among you, is to be a keeperfor a day. You can join our keepers as they feed the animals and muck out their livingquarters. lt's an amazingexperience hard work, of course,but you will learn a lot about the animals.I'm sure anyoneinterested in a career with animals would loveto try out this opportunity! In a momentl'llgo on to talkaboutour projects overseas. Before I do, though, I really want to emphasisethat we never stop needingyour help. What I ask is that, in addition to your generous donations,you make that extra effortand tell your friends,familymembers... even your employers,

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Speaking Test1
Pafi 2 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: In this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs. I'd like you to talk about your photographson your own for about a minute,and also to answer a short question about your partner's photographs.Gemma,it's your turn first. Here are your photographs.They show two different kinds of road travel. I'd likeyou to compare the photographs, and say how road travelhas changedover the years. Gemma: Well, let's see ... in the first photographI can see a horse-drawncarriage on a quiet country road, whilein the secondI see a busy modernmotorway with lines of traffic. In the past, before the motorcar was invented,people used to rely on horses as their main means of transport,whereasnow all you have to do is jump in the car when you wantto get somewhere. On the one hand,this is very convenient as you can travelmuch longer distances in comfort and protected from the weather.On the otherhand,though,runninga car is very costly nowadays, especially with increasing petrol prices,not to mentionthe risk of accidentson the roads ... a problemyou rarelyhad in the past.Another striking contrastbetweenroad travelin the oast and now is seen in the effectson the environment. I mean ... in the old times you went trotting along at a leisurely pace, enjoyingthe fresh air and the view; today the realityis more likely being stuck in a trafficjam and breathingin car exhaust tumes! I know the first way sounds more romanticbut it was much slower.For all theirfaults.cars are far more practicalso I'm afraidthey're hereto stay. Interlocutor: Thankyou. Robin,which of theseforms of transportdo you think has the most advantages? Robin: Oh .., l'd haveto agreewith Gemma... the car. Apart from the comfort and speed that she mentioned, they are just so convenientfor our modern lifestyle; people move around a lot more nowadaysfor business and pleasure, and of coursethe car has made it possible for them to do that. Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, Robin, here are your photographs. which are They show people in situations related to their health. I'd like you to compare the photographs, and say which personyou think takestheir healthmore seriously. Robin:OK then ... er ... startingwith the first photograph, there is an overweightman sittingon a sofa in his living room in front of the TV. He has a bowl of ... popcorn, I thinkit is - in his handand seemsto be really engrossed in what he is watching... a bit of a couch potato.The girl in the secondphoto,on the other hand, is outdoorsin the fresh air jogging along a footpath. She's wearing comfortable-looking sports casuals and appears to be Theman herself, enjoying as lthink I can see hersmiling.

in the first photoobviouslydoesn'tworryabout his health since he doesn't seem to be doing anythingto lose weight- on the contrary,the popcorn is probablyfull of sugar. He may not realise- or not want to realise- that bad eating habitsand lack of exercisecan lead to heart attacks and other health problems.The jogger in the second photographgoes jogging so as to take regular exercise and keepher muscles toned but I'm sureshe is also awareof the importance of exerciseand diet for the heart and our health generally,and thereforetakes her physicalconditionvery seriously. Interlocutor.' Thank you. Gemma, which of these lifestyles do you feel is more common today? question. Gemma:Hmm ...that'sa difficult Whileit'strue to say that many more peopleare becomingawareof the need to look after themselvesso that illnessescan be prevented, I believewe still havea long way to go. There is stilla lot that needsto be done in the way of educating peopleto adopt healthier lifestyles, I think. Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) Gemma: Cars ate convenient for travelling long distances and they are also comfortable and not exposedto the weather.However, they are costlyto run and there is greaterrisk of an accident.The horse-drawn carriageis slowerthan the car, but friendlier towardsthe environment, as it does not pose the problemsof traffic jams and pollution. Robin: The man watchingTV doesn't seem to take his health seriously at all, as he is overweight due to bad eating habits and lack of exercise.The woman who is jogging takes regular exercise and is aware of the importance of exercise for her health. Part 3 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something togetherfor about three minutes.I'd like you to imagine your cousin Jane is celebrating her eighteenth birthday and you want to buy her a present so that she will rememberthe occasion.She prefersindoor to outdoor activities and is alwaysinterested in trying out new hobbies and pastimes. Hereare someideasfor presents. First, talk to each otheraboutwhat thingsmightor might not make presents. Thenchoosewhichtwo thingsyou think suitable would makethe best presents. Gemma:Rightthen,let'sthinkaboutit. I knowJaneisn't that fond of jewellery but maybe we could get her a watch, since they make an elegant presentand she would alwayshave it to remindher of her birthday. Robin: Hmmm ... lt's a nice idea,but haveyou thought of the cost? Good quality ones can be very expensive, and I wouldn't want to buy something cheap and lt's feminine unreliable. How abouta bottleof perfume? personal and and all girlslikeperfume!

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SkllsKey Speoking Gemma: Yes,but she'llhavefinishedthe bottlein no time. I a littlemorelong lasting. thinkwe shouldget hersomething I know! Why don't we get her a puppf They have some adorableones in the pet shop.She'd havelotsof fun with it. Robin: I thinka puppywould be a very bad choicebecause they need so much looking after. Jane isn't really the outdoortype so shewouldn'tbe intotakingit for walksallthe time. no pointin Sothere's suggesting Gemma:Hmm...that'strue. tainers either,I suppose,eventhough an extrapair is atways lovedthe pair I boughthim useful.My friendJasonabsolutely feak, I admit - not like flcr his birtday, but he is an athletics end up having to buy hera box Jane.Oh dear,we'llprobably - the standardthing for celebrations when you of chocolates else! can'tthinkof anything Robin: But they would disappeareven more quicklythan the perfume.And have you forgottenthat Jane is always watching her weight. I don't think she'd thank you for chocolates. Maybe some CDs would be a good idea because she could play them at her birthday party and the occasionthat way. remember And shespends Gemma: Of course!Thatwouldbe perfect. to music at home, so she would a lot of time listening Let'sget her welcomea few more to add to her collection. group. two or threeby her favourite Robin: Are you sure you know which ones, though?You don't want to buy her a CD she alreadyhas. On second I wasthinking thoughts, she mightliketo havesomething a I know photography is somethingshe's littlemore creative. beenwantingto take up as a hobby.How aboutgettingher | thinkshe'sonly got her mobilephone a camerainstead? cameraand it doesn'ttake very good pictures. Gemma: But didn't we say that Jane's not a greatone for spendingtime outdoors? Surelythat's when a camerais most useful... comes into its own takingoutdoorshots. Robin: Yes,but Jane'svery artistic. Shetold me she's keen portraits. The best choicewould be on doing photographic Thenshecouldopen her present and photograph a camera. the partywith it! Gemma: OK,you get herthe cameraand l'll get herthe CD of my mate lan's new band. lt's reallygreatand I know she doesn'thaveit. Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) - elegant reminder BUT good quality 1 watch ones expensive perfume - feminine and personal BUTwon't last puppy - adorableand lots of fun BUT have to take it for walks - useful as a second pair BUT too trainers athleticfor Jane chocolates - standardpresentBUT not for weight watchers - memorable. can add to collection CDs

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Pafi 4 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: What do you enjoy about giving presents? Gemma: Well, I think the most exciting thing is the thatsuitsthe personality and challenge of findinga present person you're giving it to. I get great pleasure tastesof the givingsomethingthat I know will be truly appreciated, even for if it meansshoppingaroundfor hours.In fact,shopping presentsis part of the fun - | don't see it as a chore at all. Robin: lt's also wonderfulto watch someone opening their present and see the pleasure on their face. Sometimes I've made a wrong choice and given the somethingunsuitable, but peoplealwaysappreciate thoughtbehindit, and that'sgood enoughfor me. lnterlocutor: Do presents have to cost a lot to be appreciated? Gemma:No, not at all. I rememberonce being ill in bed for three weeks and feelingtenibly bored. My aunt paid me a visit and broughtme a book of crosswordpuzzles, which was just what I needed to pass the time. My goes back to that time. addictionto crosswords Robin: Well, it's the thought that counts,as I said before. Havingsaidthat,though,I wouldn'twantto give- or receive - somethingthat was totallyrubbishor of poor quality.lt's betterto give somethingsimpleand of good qualitythan to which looks big and spend the same moneyon something impressive but which,in termsof quality,is cheapand nasty. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interuiew(Part 4) 1 Gemma: challengeof findingthe right presentto suit individualpersonalityand tastes, the pleasure of shoppingfor presents Robin: the pleasureon people's faces when they theirappreciation open theirpresent, when it is the right 2 Gemma:A presentis appreciated given right thing on the occasion, takingthe person's needs into consideration so it doesn't have to be expensMe. Robin: On the other hand, it's preferableto give something small and of good quality than to buy somethinglargewhich is of poor quality.

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Test2 Speaking
Patt 2 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: In this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs.I'd like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute,and also to answer a short question about your partner's photographs.Jeffery,it's your turn first. Here are your photographs. Theyshowtwo ditferent kindsof places.I'd like you to comparethe photographs, and say what life mightbe like in placeslikethese. Jeftery: Well,to begin with, in the first photographthere is what looks like a farm house in pleasant rural surroundings, whilethe secondphotograph showsa big city with skyscrapers set in an urban landscape.I'd say it would be nice to live in a spaciousfarm house and houses in the countrysideare not built close together, unlikethe crampedconditions in big cities.Also,traffic would be less of a problem,as there are far fewertraffic jamsand consequently lesspollution. On the otherhand, it would probablybe more difficultto get around due to the limited public transportsystem. As far as jobs are concerned,it's likely that you'd be better off in the city where there are better chances of employment and highersalaries, on average.lt could be a bit boringthere from the entertainmentpoint of view, though, as the countryside offersfar lessvarietyand you would haveto yourselfat home. I would say rely more on entertaining that the city is the best place to be when it comes to Banks,hospitalsand schoolsare servicesand facilities. all more readilyavailable, even though things can be a I On balance,however, bit more cold and impersonal. think life is better in the countryside,as you have the advantages of fresh air, peace and quiet and a healthier lifestyle. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Tina, would living in either of theseplacesappealtoyou? Iina: Actually,I prefer living in the city to living in the countryside. I would find the countrytotallyboring,l'm afraid, as I couldn't live without being near shops, cinemasand amusementparks. In the countrysideyou would probablybe lucky if you had a decentcaf6 where you could meetup withfriends. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Now, Tina, here are your photographs. Theyshow peopleshoppingin two different places.I'd likeyou to comparethe photographs, and say of shoppingin what the advantages and disadvantages placesliketheseare. Ina; The first photographshows us an open air street market with stalls selling a variety of goods, probably somewherein England.The second photo has been taken inside a modern shopping mall, completewith escalatorsfor taking customers to different levels. A good thing about street marketsis that they tend to be

more reasonablypriced than shopping malls, as they don't haveto pay the huge rentsthe shopsin mallspay. As well as that, garden produceis usuallya lot fresher becausethe farmersgrow it and then bring it straightto market.lf you waittill the marketis nearclosingtime,you can find some real bargains!On the other hand, you mightend up buyingmore than plannedand not being ableto fit it in your fridge.Apartfrom fruit and vegetables, you can find a great selectionof other things such as clothes and household goods, but you have to be prepared for bad weather.That's one reason I prefer shoppingat malls,whereyou can buy everything under one roof and not have to worry about the rain. A slight drawbackcould be the fact that malls have such lovely thingsyou are sometimes temptedto overspend. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. Jeffery, which of these kinds of shoppingis morepopularwith young people? Jeftery:Oh, I thinkI'd haveto saythe shoppingmall.Street marketsare more usefulfor stocking up on weeklyfamily needs,but at the mall there are plenty of entertainment facilities as wellas shops,so it's a popularplacefor young people to meet for a coffee and so on, especially at weekends whenthey havemorefreetime. Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) Jeffery: countrylife - spacious living conditions/less trafficand pollution/difficult to get around/entertainment facilities limited - more job opportunities/higher ctty life salaries/better facilities and services/ rather cold and impersonal Tina: street market - advantages: reasonablypriced/ fresher produce/goodselection of other items - disadvantages: can buy more than you planned/affectedby bad weather shoppingmall- advantages: buy everything from the underone roof/protected weather - disadvantages: may be tempted to overspend Part 3 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: Now, l'd like you to talk about something your together for aboutthreeminutes. I'd likeyouto imagine neighbours are planning theirholidays and haveaskedfor your opinionon whereto stay.The fatheris a naturelover, the motherwould like a holidaywithouthousework, and the two childrenwant to be near entertainment facilities. Here are some possiblesuggestions.First,talk to each other about how suitableeach type of holiday accommodation

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SkillsKey Speoking would be for your neighbours.Then decide on two places whichwould be the bestchoices for them. Jeffery: Well, I don't think that a barge would be a very good idea,do you? | mean ... it might be very relaxing and whichthe fatherwould like,but what about closeto nature, the mother?She'd probablyend up cookingallthe meals on board,which wouldn'tpleaseher. Don'tyou agree? Ilna; That'strue.And the kids might havea problem,too, as it could be difficultto reach a place with some kind of A barge is not like hopping in a car to go entertainment. somewhere. Jetlery: ln my opinion, the castle looks a very attractive out in the countryside option.lt's bound to be somewhere so guestscan go for nice long walksand I think the whole familywould find it interesting and unusualas a place to stay. all mealswould be laid on thereand as it's fina; Certainly a hotel you wouldn't even have to worry about cleaning your room.Whatdo you thinkthe childrencould do there, though? Jetfery: Of course it's not going to be centrallylocatedand theremay not be much to do in the area nearby,but think what a greattime kids would havestayingin a realcastle! Going around exploring the grounds and hunting for ghosts... they'dfeel like HarryPotterin Hogwart's School! Iina.'That's a good point.And I'm sure castiesmust also have facilities for children ... you know, play areas, swimmingpools,computerrooms,that sort of thing.What do you think about stayingat a campsite? Jeffery: No way! | remembercamping in the countryside once and havinga horrible time.lt mightbe economical and haveorganisedfacilitiesbut it can get reallyuncomfortable. Iina.' You mean like having all your things in a mess becausethere'snowhereto put them? Jetfery:Yes,it may be all rightfor kids but thinkof the poor mother trying to arrange everythingin such a cramped space. Tina: I guessthat'sout then. lf you ask me, stayingat bed and breakfast accommodation could be a solution. Breakfastis guaranteedand they often offer an evening meal as well. I am sure the family could have a very comfortable stay there and it would definitely be more pricedthan a castle!Wouldn'tyou say so? reasonably Jeftery:Maybe,but thenthe facilities are usually a lot more basicthan at a hotel.A luxuryhotelwith a swimmingpool mightbe a moresuitable choiceso the childrencould have to do. somethingexciting Tina: I'm not so sure.lt mightbe all rightfor the motherand children,but the fatherwould probablyhatebeing isolated in a busy hotel with the other guests, away from contact with localpeopleand the countryside. Jetfery: Yes, no doubt he'd enjoy seeingthe countryside touringaround with a gypsy caravanin the old traditional way. Iina; Right,and the life in the open air would probably drivethe othersmad - havingto cook mealsoutdoorsand sleepin such a tiny space!| think we can forgetthat one. Jeftery: I quite agree.So which two placesdo you think we shouldsuggestfor the family?| believethat the castlewould be the most suitable place as it has something to keep everyonehappy.What'syour opinion? Tina: I couldn'tagree more.And for a secondchoice,we could suggest the bed and breakfast,as it would be a cheaperalternative. Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) - relaxing/close 1 barge to nature- cook all meals on board/not near entertainment facilities - in the countryside/interesting casf/e and unusual/allmeals laid on/room grounds cleaning service/explore and hunt for ghosts/facilities for located children- not centrally - economical/organised campsite facilities uncomfortable/cramped space bed & breakfast- often includes evening meal/ reasonablypriced - facilitiesfairly basic - swimming pool/exciting for luxuryhotel children - away from contact with local peopleand the countryside gypsy caravan - see the countryside/traditionaUin the open air- cook mealsoutdoors/ tiny space The best choices are the castle and the bed and breakfast. Part 4 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: Whatthings are impoftantto you when you choose a place to stay? Jeftery: Well, obviously the setting is one of the first things that comes to mind. I like peace and quiet so I wouldn't normallywant to stay in a busy crowded tourist area. I much prefer the countryside. Cost is also a consideration, so l'm quite happy to rent a self-catering apartmentand cook my own meals,as that tends to work out cheaperthan staying in a fancy hotel. Tina: I'm just the opposite! From my point of view, a holiday is just not a holiday unless you have something excitingto do. I would alwayschoosea comfortable hotel in or near to a town or resortwith a bit of life in it. I don't want to be tied to the hotel for entertainment - | prefer going out in the eveningsfor a coffee,to samplethe local cuisineand generallyto take in a bit of the nightlife. lnterlocutor: Why do some people choose to stay in five-starhotels? Jeffery: I imaginethe mdn attraction is the sheerluxurythey offer. Some people want to treat themselvesto something

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Speokrng SkillsKey reallyspecialand enjoy a completebreakfrom the normal daily routine. Having your meals cooked by world-class chefs or spending an afternoonin the spa or massage parlour satisfies the need to experience something completely different, evenif it's onlyfor a coupleof weeksor so. Irna,'Yes,and as well as that,a five-star hotelis an ideal venue for businesspeopleto hold meetingswhilst also relaxing in comfortablesurroundings,which helps to relieve theirstress. Thesekindsof hotelsarealsoa popular choice for weddings and a newly marriedcouple may decideto enjoy a honeymoon there in a luxurious suite beforegettingback to the realityof everydaylife. Interlocutor:Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interuiew (Part 4) 1 Jettery: countryside setting/peace and quiet/cost Tina: comfortable hotel/near town or resort/ entertainment and nightlife 2 Jetfery: Peoplelikethe feelingof luxurythereand want to treat themselves to somethingspecial (e.9. a spa treatment,a massage,meals cooked by world-class chefs). Iina.' Businesspeoplerelaxand hold meetingsthere; peoplealsoenjoyhoneymooning newlymarried there. their own home. The people in the second photo are probablyhappyto havethe opportunity to takea breakfrom their daily routineand I supposethey are impressedand excitedas we can see some peopletakingphotographs. Interlocutor: Thank you, Patrick,which people do you thinkare havingmostfun? Patrick Well, althoughthe familyappearto be happy I think that the peopleat the paradeare havingthe most fun because it'sexciting to seecolourfulfloats and decorations in the streets, lnterlocutor: Thank you. Now, Patrick,here are your photographs. They show peopleplayingmusic.I'd like you to comparethe photographs, and say how peoplein thesesituations can benefitfrom playingmusic. Patrick:Well,the first photographshowstwo chibren in a room.The boy is playing the pianoand the girl is playing a transverse flute.The second photographshowsa group of playing buskers in the street. lthinkthe children are learning how to play and are probablypractising. One of the mdn benefitsof learninghow to play an instrument is that you develop powers of concentration and learn coordination. Anotherplus is the fact that it helpsdevelopself-confidence, and,of course,it could also leadto a musicalcareer. One of the main benefits of being a streetmusicianis that you can makemoneywhiledoingsomething thatyou enjoy. Busking is a creative way to spend your time and performing in front of a crowd is a good way to meet fellow musicians. I think there's also the possibilityof getting recognisedand perhapsbecomingfamous. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Janet,which of these situations would you preferto be in? preferto be buskingon the street Janet: I would definitely thanpractising scales at home.lt can be veryboringto repeat the same notesover and over again.I'm sure buskingis a greatway to spendtime and meetpeople. Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) Janet: The family is happy to have the chance to celebratetogether and the parents are probably very proud of their daughter.The people at the parade are happy to take a break from their daily routine and are excitedand impressedby the decorations. Patrick: Playing a musical instrument helps develop powersof concentration and self-confidence. lt can also be a creative way to spend your time, and a good way to make money and to meet people. Part 3 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something together for aboutthreeminutes. I'd likeyou to imagine that your teacherhas asked you to give a short talk on the subject of human achievements.Here are some ideas you can use. First,talk to each other about how theseachievements haveaffectedthe way we livetoday.

Test3 Speaking
Paft 2 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: In this partof the test,I'm goingto giveeach of you two photographs. l'd like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute,and alsoto photographs. answer a shortquestion aboutyourpartner's Janet,it's your turn first.Hereare your photographs. They show people celebrating. I'd like you to compare the photographs, and say whatthe peopleare enjoying about thesecelebrations. Janet:Well,in the firstphotograph we can seea smallfamily gatheringwhereas in the second photographwe see a paradeof colourfulfloats decoratedwith flags and flowers and lots of peoplecelebrating in the street.The lamp posts are decorated The with fragsto show it's a festiveoccasion. family are having a small private celebrationin a warm homely atmosphere is a publiccelebration whilethe parade with colourfulcostumesand cheeringcrowds. I think the familyare celebrating - | thinkit must the littlegirl'sbirthday be a littlegirl - as she is surrounded by grown-ups and presentsand seemsto enjoy beingthe centreof attention. Judging from the expressions on their faces, the fond parents and grandparents mustbe feelingveryproudof her. It's obviously a very specialday and a chancefor everyone to celebratea privateoccasiontogetherin the comfort of

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Skrlls Key Speoking would be the most Then decidewhichtwo achievements important to includein your talk. Janet: Let's see. I think the invention of the mobile telephoneaffectsthe way we live on an everydaybasis, don't you? Patrick:Sure!We use our mobilephoneall the time and so it plays a very importantrole in our lives.A mobile phoneallowsinstant worldwide communication and can be very useful in case of an emergency.However,we wouldn't have mobile phones if we hadn't explored space. Space exploration allows us to send into space. satellites communication it has also allowed Janet:That'strue.And consequently, we us to gain knowledgeof our planet.For instance, know more about and can predict weather more now thanksto space exploration. accurately thereforeit does affectour livesa lot. Patrick: Exactly, Janet:Yes, I agree.How about air travel? Patrick: Yes, air travel has brought about enormous change in the way people live. Nowadays,we can be anywherein the world in a few hours so peoplecan see friendsand familywhen they want or when necessary. I agree.But don't Janet: Hmm...that's very important. you think that robotics have led to great change in the way we livetoo'? Patrick:I'm not sure about that. Robotsare mostlyused in industry and have increasedlevels of production in industry but they don't have a direct effect on most pointto people.I thinkthis would be the leastimportant include.They're certainlynot as importantas mobile phones. Janet: That's true. I don't think skyscrapersare that importanteither.They'remost often used for businesses and peoplejust walk by them everydayday. Patrick Yes, and the fact that they may sometimes provideextrahousingin big citiesdoesn'treallymean that they should be considereda great achievement. Janet: I agree. We shouldn't overlook medical advancementsthough. I feel that improvementsin medicineaffectour livesgreatly. Patrick:You're right, but I think medicineonly has an effecton our livesin extremecaseswhen we are sick or injured.I don't think this actuallyaffectsthe way we live. Janet: That's true too, but improvementsin medicine in curesfor seriousillnesses and a longer haveresulted life expectancy.Nowadays,operations are performed painlesslyand with less risk thanks to hightech methods. Patrick: I think you're right. Let's see then. The most importantfeatureto include in our talk is the mobile phone,as it has revolutionised the way we communicate. Do you agree? And anotherpointto considerwould be Janet: Definitely. air travel since it has really made our world a global village. Answers for Model Interuiew (Part 3) - instant worldwide 1 mobile phone

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-satellite communications, predictweather - go anywhere in the world in air travel a few hours - mainly affect levels of robots production in industry - mainlyusefulforbusiness skyscrapers medicaladvancements - affect the sick and injured, cures for seriousdiseases, longerlifeexpectancy spaceexploration Theychoosethe mobilephoneand air travel. Panl 4 (Model Interview) do you think Interlocutor: Which human achievements have been leastbeneficial? Janet: Well, in my opinion weaponsand bombs and the nuclear bomb have been of least more specifically benefit to man and for obvious reason such as the that they can cause. destruction and suffering Patrick: Yes, I totally agree. The developmentof the whatsoever to us. atomicor nuclearbomb is of no benefit In fact, I think it is the worst thing that happened to I'd liketo addthatalltechnological mankind, in my opinion. are of that havebeenappliedto the military achievements no benefit to us. do you think we Interlocutor: What new achievements will see in the future? see improvements in Janet: I think that we will definitely means of transport.I guess we'll have flying cars in the next few decades and we'll probably be able to go on holidaysin space,too. I supposecars will becomevery by themselves, and high tech and will be able to navigate and be saferto drive. will probably causelesspollution Patrick:Well,I thinkthattherewill be majorachievements in medicinein the near future.A lot of researchis being done at the moment and I'm sure this will lead to important lthink manycureswillbe foundfor discoveries. seriousdiseasesand illness,and I believethat ways will be foundto helpdeafpeoplehearagainand blind people see again,at leastto some extent. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interview (Part 4) 1 Janet: nuclearweaponsand bombs, as they cause destruction and suffering that have Patrick: all technologicalachievements been appliedto the military 2 Janet: means of transport (flyingcars) Patrick: medical research(curesfound for serious diseases and illnesses)

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Test4 Speaking
Pafi 2 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: ln this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs.I'd like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute,and also to answer a short question about your partner's photographs.Ndtasha,it's your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show two differentkinds of services. l'd like you to comparethe photographs,and say how usefulpeoplefind theseservices. Natasha:OK ... well,in the firstphotograph ... umm ... I can see peoplein the streetqueuingup in frontof a ... cash machine,an ATM I think it's called- you know,the ones they have outside banks.The woman at the head of the queueseemsto be entering her PINnumberwhile the others are waiting their turn. In the second photograph, van presumably there is a largered delivery delivering parcels over long distances as part of the country's postal service.Well, the ATM are extremely useful,to my mind, becauseit meansyou can withdraw or depositcashat anytimeyou like.lt's a 24-hour service so you never run out of cash, even in emergencies. Of course,you must be carefulnot to let other people see whenyou enteryour PINnumberand thereis always the danger of hidden cameraswhich can photograph this information.Having said that, I think it's a very useful service. As for parceldeliveries, ... umm ... I don't believe that many people use the postal servicenowadays,at least for letters, because they prefer to send emails, whichare much quickerand simpler. No fussingaround going to the post officeto buy stamps,and so on. And I'd think twice before sending a parcel as they often charge more than the contentsare worth! lnterlocutor: Thank you. Nick, which service do you thinkis more useful? IVick:I'm in completeagreement with Natasha. The only disadvantages I can think of with ATMs are the slight security risk and possibly having to queue up to use them sometimes.Apart from that, I believe they save peoplea lot of time waitingaroundin banks. Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, Nick, here are your photographs. They show two people committing offences.I'd like you to comparethe photographs, and say why peoplemightcommittheseoffences. IVick;Rightthen. Lookingat the first photograph, we can see a womandrivingher car whileshe is talkingon her mobile phone. The boy in the second photographis holdinga can of spray paint and sprayinggraffitionto a wall. In all probability, the woman in the firstsituation is either sending or reading a telt message,which may even be urgent. However,I doubt whethershe realises the dangers involvedwhen you take your eyes off the road, or she may simply think that her driving is unaffected by what she is doing. The truth is that all too

often the police do not come down on this kind of offenceheavilyenough,and the fact that manyoffenders get awayunpunished people to continue the encourages practice of phoningwhilethey drive. The boy is quitea differentstory. There is a strong possibilitythat he has too much time on his handsand may be feelingbored and frustrated. lt's likelythat recreational facilitiesin his areaare limited,elsewhy would he needto draw graffiti? Of course, he might simply be using it as a way of expressing himself and making a statement about himselfand society.After all, some peoplewould argue that graffitiis a form of art! lnterlocutor Thank you. Natasha, which of these offences do you think is moreserious? Natasha:Well, I don't think I have much difficulty with person that question, I happen as to be a who admires graffiti- some of it, at least!What is far more seriousto me is driving whileyou are speaking as on your phone, it distracts your attention and can cause fatal accidents. Answers for Model lnterview (Part 2) Natasha:The ATM is extremely usefulbecauseit's a 24hour serviceso you can withdrawor depositcash at any time.You alwayshavecash in case of an emergencybut you need to be careful your PIN number when entering for securityreasons. The postal serviceis less useful becausepeople send emails more frequentlythan they write letters.Sending parcelsin the post can also be costly. Nick: Peoplewho use mobilephoneswhiledrivingmay be unaware of how dangerous it is, or may think it makes no differenceto their driving. Police checks are too inadequate to deterpeople.Peoplewho draw graffitimay havetime on their handsor be bored or frustrated. There could be inadequate recreational facilities or it could be seenas a mode of self-expression or an art form. Part 3 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something together for aboutthreeminutes. I'd likeyou to imagine that you are doing a school projecton tourismand have collectedthese photographs from a holidaybrochure. First,talk to each other about what attractstouriststo placeslikethese.Then say in whichtwo placestourists can causethe most harm. Natasha.'Many people probablyopt for the countryside because it givesthemthe chanceto go for long walksin the freshair and admirethe scenery. Nick; Yes, that's true. They could be frustratednature loverswho are forcedto live in a city, so they searchout places like that off the beatentrack and away from the hustleand bustleof the city.

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Skills Key Speotung Natasha:But there are people of a totally differentsort who are attracted to big cities... you know,the glamour the nightlife ... and excitement, Alick; No doubt about it. And shopping, too. I havenever understoodwhy touristswill go to a well-knowncapital purelyto buy clothes, but I know lotsof fashion-conscious tourists often do so. What about archaeological sites? How attractive do you think peoplefind them? Natasha; Well, obviouslypeople who are interestedin history museums and thatsortof thingwould and visiting go to those sorts of places. Nick: I agree up to a point, but I believethe majorityof peoplewho claimto be interested don't takethe in history trouble to go walking around ruins, especiallyin the summer heat. They are more likely to visit a famous justto saythey'vebeenthereand photographed landmark - you know what I mean- it's a pieceof fine architecture just a placetourists tick ofi on their"mustsee" list! IVatasha.'You may be right. And I suppose an site is sometimes a less popularoption archaeological with small children. The childrenget tired with families and crankybeingdraggedroundin the heatwhenthey'd Perhaps ratherbe playing. a tropicalbeachwouldbe the for them,somewhere in the Caribbean, say.The answer kids could have the run of the beach and the parents could relax.What do you think? Nick: I couldn't agree more. I know lots of people, parents and otherwise,who are dying to get away to somewhereexotic and just soak up the sun on an tranquilbeach,awayfrom the crowds.I'm one unspoilt of them,in fact! Natasha.' Yes, but you have to remember that not likesthe heat.In winter,somewhere like a ski everyone resortwould be more of a touristhotspot.Besides, winter holidaysare veryfashionable as the atmosphere tendsto be cheerfuland festive. Nick; Mmm ... I suppose so. Cheap offers are often at that time of year,too, whichwoulddefinitely available attracttourists. Natasha; Well, then,whataboutthe impactof tourism on these places?For me, the pollutionit causesis one of when you the most harmfulefiectsof tourism,especially the amountof rubbish that peopleleavebehind consider them.I think placeswith lovelytropicalbeaches are at a very high risk of gettingruined,as many touriststhink nothing of dropping litterthere and ships at sea also to the pollution. contribute IVick;True,but I alsofeelthatthe sheernumberof tourists harmto the environment is causing by walking everywhere. The authorities tend to protect the main buildings in importantarchaeologicalsites from wear and tear by roping them off, but areas in the countrysidemay suffer from erosionbecauseof countless walkerson mountain pathsand forestwalks. Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) - freshair,longwalks,admirethe 1 countryside scenery,off the beatentrack - glamour, nightlife, big city excitement, shopping archaeological site - interested in history/visiting museums famouslandmark - tick off on their "must see" list tropical beach - good for families with small children,exotic, soak up the sun,unspoilt and tranquil, away from the crowds - fashionable, cheapwinterofiers, ski resort cheerful and festiveatmosphere olacesin which touristscan causethe most harm: - tropicalbeach:rubbishand litter, sea pollution - the countryside:erosion caused by walkers on mountainpathsand forestwalks Pasl 4 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: How can tourists benefitthe places they visit? Natasha;Well, in the first placethe economyof an area benefits, as touristsspend money during their stay. Not only that, but many job opportunitiesare created in shops, restaurants, hotels and the like, hence reducing the rateof unemployment. Nick; Added to that, I would also like to say that when peoplevisita placethey interact with anothercultureand there is an exchangeof new ideas.This can benefitnot only the local people but the touriststhemselves, as it's very important to haveanotherstandardagainstwhich to measure our own culture. Interlocutor:ls it betterto visit placeson your own or as part of a packagetour? Natasha:I think a packagetour offersmore advantages, as everythingis plannedfor you and you don't have to worryaboutbooking flightsor accommodation. Also,the organisers make sure you see the highlights of a place and even lay on tour guides so you get detailed information that you might otherwisemiss. Nick; I'm afraid I don't agree.I don't like the aspect of being organisedas part of a group. I much preferto do thingsat my own paceand changeplansatthe lastminute if I feellikeit. Maybeit's a way to meetnew people,but on the other hand, you don't always have the freedom to pleaseyourself and be on your own when you feel like it. you. That is the end of the test. lnterlocutor;Thank Answers for Model Interuiew (Part 4) 1 Natasha: - economy boosted by money spent by tourists - new job opportunities created

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Key Speoking Skil/s Nick: - exchangeof culturesand ideas - anotherstandardto measureyour own cultureby throwinglitter is a more seriousproblembecauseit's practice. Peopleneedto be totallyresuch a widespread educatedto see that leavinglitter lying around poses a threatto public healthand safety. Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, Beatrice,here are your photographs. They show peoplein two different kinds of l'd likeyou to compare eatingplaces. the photographs, and say why peoplemight eat at placeslike these. Beatrice:Right ... let's see. I can see a streetbarbecue stall in photograph C with a customer queuing up, probably waiting to get hisorder.In photograph D thereare two young people- they look like they know each other prettywell - sittingdown in a fast food restaurant havinga meal. I think that the person in the first photographis buying himself a barbecued snack as he finds it convenient, because he is on the go and has no timefor a sit-downmeal.Shoppersoftenfind this a usefulplaceto eatwhenthey'rehungry- or evenworkingpeopleon their lunch breakmight go there.As it's only a snack,it might not be verysatisfying if you'rereallyhungry,however. The people at the fast food restaurant, on the other hand, are there enjoyingthe socialoccasionas much as obviously the meal.We can tellthisfromthe way theyare sittingand smilingat eachother.My guessis that theygo therequite regularlyas they are probablygood friends and enjoy meetingup to catchup on eachother'snewsfrom time to time. lt would probablybe a good placeto go if you had time on your handsas you can usuallystaythereas long as you want and enjoy some tasty tood in a cheerful atmosphere whilstchafting to your friends. You mightfind you end up wastingquitea bit of time there,though,and somepeoplewouldprefertobe outdoors doingsomeform of exercise. Interlocutor: Thank you. Rowan, do you ever eat at thesekindsof places? Rowan: I occasionallybuy something from a street barbecueif I'm in a hurry but I preferto take it home to eat it as it's more comfortable that way. I often go to fast - for social reasons,as Beatricesaid food restaurants but I don't always order food, as it's not particularly healthythere- | usuallyjust havea soft drink instead. Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) Rowan: homelessness - governmentshould increase number of temporaryshelters - job retraining schemes(to decrease unemployment) - volunteer in soup kitchens - donateclothes/toys lifter - authorities need to providemore litterbins - organise regular clean-ups - individuals shouldrecycle - take our litterhome afterpicnics

2 Natasha: A package tour, because flights and accommodation are alreadybooked,and you don'tmissseeing the mainhighlights of a place Nick: On your own, as a package tour is too organised and doesn'tgive you enough freedomof choice

Test5 Speaking
Part 2 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: In this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs. I'd like you to talk about your photographs on your own for abouta minute,and alsoto photographs. answer a shortquestion aboutyourpartner's They Rowan, it'syourturnfirst.Hereareyourphotographs. l'd likeyou to showtwo different kindsof socialproblems. comparethe photographs, and saywhat actionshouldbe takento dealwiththesesocialproblems. Rowan: OK then. Well, of course,the first photograph shows us someonewho is out on the street,obviously homelessand asking for money and being ignored by passers-by. The second photograph, on the other hand, dealswiththe problemof litteras we can see a lifterbin in hasn'tbeen emptiedrecently and a park which obviously is full to overflowing. ln the short term, homelesspeople need a place to stay and somethingto eat. Therefore,I believe the government shouldmakean effortto increase the number of shelters they provide for temporary accommodation. In the long term,though,the problemof homelessness can only be solved by providingthese peoplewith some kind of permanent employment. So it's absolutelynecessarythat there be some kind of job retraining schemes to enablethem to learnnew job skills. We,as individuals, oughtto can alsodo our bit. Everybody in a make some kind of effort,whetherit's volunteering soup kitchenor just donatinga few unwantedclothesor Litteris anothersocial toys - everylittlemakesa difference. problem need that needstackling. The authorities urgently to provide a sufficientnumber of litter bins as well as regularclean-ups in placeslike these.But as organising individuals, thingsas muchas we shouldalltryand recycle possible, will be created. lf we go out for a so lessrubbish picnic,we shouldmakesure we take our litterhome and leavea cleaner environment behindus. Interlocutor:Thankyou. Beatrice, which of thesesocial problems do you feel is moreseriousin your country? Beatrice: Hmmm ... well, it's not that we don't have homelesspeople in my country- we do. But I feel that

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Paft 4 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: Which charitiesdo you feel are in most urgentneed of our support? you Beatrice:That'sa verybig question indeed.Naturally, My instantly thinkof thethreatof worldhungerand poverty. priority who arefighting wouldbe to supportorganisations to beatthese.But lthink we also needto look at charities with a closerfocus,suchas onesthat supportthe causeof likecancer. curinga life{hreatening disease Rowan: lt's my feelingthatwe shouldbe helpingcharities who back environmental and wildlife issues. Having a Also,I think decentplanet to inhabit is basicto our survival. it is importantto take care of orphans and other children with specialneedsas children are the futureof the planet, needour helptoo. so I thinkthosekindsof charities urgently lnterlocutor: What is your view of charitiesthat help animals? Beatrice: Quite honestly, I feel that although animals need our care and support, they should be fairly low There are so many other down on our list of priorities. which concernhuman causesthat need urgentattention situations where people suffering. Apartfrom permanent are homeless, starving and so on, thereare manyone-off likefloodsand earthquakes situations involving disasters to whichwe shouldcontribute. Rowan:Yes, but charitybeginsat home, as they say, and to relieve the suffering I believe we need to do something Thesecats and dogs suffer of strayanimalson our streets. in a similar way to humansand are oftenvictimsof cruelty and mistreatment.lt's absolutely necessary that we theirrights. supportany causewhichis tryingto protect lnterlocutor: Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interview (Part 4) 1 Beatrice.'charitiesdealing with world hunger and povertyand ones which aid the researchof serious diseases and Rowan: charitiesdealingwith the environment in need wildlife and oneswhichcarefor children 2 Beatrice: the needs of the homeless,the starving shouldtake priority and victimsof disasters Rowan: animalssufferas humans do and deserve to havetheir rightsprotected

Test6 Speaking
Pafi 2 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: In this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs.I'd like you to talk about your photographson your own for about a minute,and also to answer a short question about your partner's photographs.Carla, it's your turn first. Here are your

photographs. They show two different types of emergencyservices.l'd like you to compare the photographs,and say how these emergencyservices help people. Carla: Well, to begin with, in the first photographthere are some firemenholdinga hosetryingto put out a fire thereare two ambulance and in the secondphotograph The peoplein men. I think they are calledparamedics. both photosare dealingwith emergencies. So, how do theseemergency services helppeople? Well,firefighters control and put out fires. What's more, they rescue people from burning buildings or places where an has happened. Theyare also calledout if there accident is a bomb scare.Anotherimportantservicethey provide is teachingpeopleaboutfire safetyby going into schools and givingtalks.Now,in the secondphoto,you can see paramedics taking an injuredperson on a stretcherout probablytowardsthe hospital.Not of an ambulance, only do the ambulanceseryicestransferpatients,they have to act quickly when they arriveat the scene of an accident.To startwith, they check to see if the patientis properly the breathing and mustquicklydecidewhether patientcan be movedor not. In additionto this,they can give immediate wounds,giving treatment, like dressing providing resuscitation, mouth-to-mouth oxygenand can revivesomeonewhose heartstops beating. lnterlocutor; Thankyou. Dan,which emergencyservice wouldyou say is moredifiicult to work for? Dan.'Mmm ... In my opinion,bothjobs are quitedifficult when theremustbe a lot of pressure, especially because people's lives are at stake. lt shouldn't be forgotten though,that firefighters also risktheirown livesto save us. So, for this reason, I think working for the fire is far moredifficult. emergency service lnterlocutor: Thank you. Now, Dan, here are your photographs.They show people doing two different types of jobs. I'd like you to comparethe photographs, and say why peoplechooseto do thesejobs. Dan; Well... in the firstphotograph therearefourwomen modelling colours. Theycould be of a outfitsof different fashionshow but I think it's most likelythey are in a studio on a fashionshoot. In the second photograph a there is a vet wearinga blue uniformand she is treating dog. From my point of view,the peoplewho choosedo A person thesekindsof jobs are likelyto be very different. would who is tall, slim and has plentyof self-confidence choose makea good model.lf you ask me, peopleusually to becomemodelsbecause theyenjoythe limelight and like the They mind working long, irregular travelling world. don't the chanceto hoursif it meansgettingpaidwelland having glamourous work in locations. As for beinga vet, it seems people vets. to me that who loveanimals choose to become job they are They would find the very rewarding because get line of able to help animals better.In my opinion,this workwouldsuitsomeone who is responsible and who can

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Speokjng SkillsKey stay calm in any situation. Afterall, they often haveto deal withfrightened animals. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. Carla,whichjob do you think is more satisfying? Carla: Adually,that'sa trickyquestion.Livinga glamourous lifestyleas a model and travellingthe world can satisfy personal desires, butwhatwillhappen whenthe good looks fade?A vet, on the other hand,can feel satisfied when they help animals get better. To me, knowing you do an job, helping important to savelives,is trulysatisfying. Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) Carla: Both emergencyserviceshelp people in several ways.Firefightersput out fires,rescuepeople,are called if there is a bomb scare,teach people about fire safety. Paramedicstransfer patients, check breathing, dress wounds, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, give orygen, give electricshocks. Dan; Peoplechoose to be models if they are tall, slim, They also enjoythe limelightand and very self-confident. like travelling.People choose to be vets becausethey love animalsand want to help them. They are usually people. calm and responsible Part 3 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something togetherfor about three minutes.I'd like you to imagine that your school is designing a poster on ways that students and theirfamilies can helpthe environment. Here are some suggestedactionsthat can be taken.First,talk problemscan be to each otheraboutwhat environmental solved by doing these actions.Then decide which two waysfor families actionswould be the easiest to help. is a big problem.lt's Carla:Well,for a startdeforestation a well knownfact that too manytreesare beingcut down for theirwood and to make morespaceto developfarms. to us for other reasons. But trees are essential Dan.' Yes, that's true. They give us oxygen so we can breathe and theyare homefor manyspecies I of animal. thinkthis problemcan be solvedby planting moretrees. there would be a steady supply of As a consequence, oxygenin the air and animals wouldn'tlosetheirhomes. Carla: Yes, that's a great idea. Ok, I've thought of anotherthing that bothers me. Last week I went to the beach. I was so disappointedbecause there was so Peopledon't care and just throw much littereverywhere. they like.The beach lookedso ugly! their litteranywhere Oh ... and I nearlycut myselfon a drinkscan,too. Dan.'How aMul for you! But just think about all those helplessanimals.They can suffocatein plastic bags or get tangled. I think one way we can avoid this from happening is by organising a regularbeachclean-up. lt would certainlylead to cleanerbeachesand be saferfor both humansand wildlife. Carla:Now,whileon the subjectof rubbish,we should recycleas much as possible.lt can reducethe amountof naturalresourceswe use. I read somewherethat more energy is used to make completelynew packagingthan recyclingfrom old. Can you believethat? Dan: That'sa surprisel Ah... don't forget,more recycling results in lesslandfillspace beingused,too. Right, another thing that we could do to help the environment is walk or cycleto work and schoolinsteadof driving.lt would leadto fewer cars on the road and, therefore,less air pollution... and come to think of it, lessfuel would be wasted,too. Carla:Couldn'tagreewith you more. Dan; We shouldall be careful aboutusingtoo muchwater, too. A running Thiswastecould tap wastes so muchwater. be avoidedby just checkingand making sure we don't leavetaps runningin the middleof doing something. Carla: Oh, you mean like brushingour teeth?You have forget.l'll makesure a point.I haveto admit,I sometimes to do that from now on. Ok. How about giving moneyto charity? Thereare manyenvironmental organisations out there.Theyalso keep us informedabout problems facing the world.Therefore, by giving moneythey can continue theirgood work. Dan.' Mmm ... That's true. OK. lf familieswant to get involved,which two actions would be the easiest for them to do? Carla: Well, certainly not cleaning up the beach. Although it's worth the effort, it would require a lot of organisation; firstly, getting the family. together and decidingon a day to go, then makingyour way to the beach,followedby some realhardwork and gettingyour hands dirty. Of course,you'll also haveto do it regularly to keep the beach clean. Dan; Well, I suppose plantinga tree is not that simple, either.Not all familieshave gardens.And trading in the familycarfor bicycles idea,but whatwould is an interesting you do if you wantedto go on a familyouting?Or do a big shop at the supermarket? Surelyyou'd needa car,then. Carla: Recyclingis quite easyto do as a family.But you need to get organised and have recyclingfacilitiesin your area. So, that leavesus with donating money and watchinghow much waterwe use. Dan.'Well, it doesn't take much effortto make sure you in your home.So don't leave taps runningunnecessarily I thinkthat'sthe easiest thing a familycan do. Carla: Also, I imaginegiving moneyto an environmental charitywould also be easy becausethereare severalways you can donate- for instance, to a personwith a collection box in the street or online, and it'sso quick.I say,it'sa good way to help if you havethe money but not the time. Dan.'Sowe'vedecided, then?Not usingtoo muchwater and giving money to charity are the easiestways for families to help the environment, althoughwe do agree that the other ways are just as important. Carla:Yes,they are.

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Key Speoking Ski,lls Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) - plant more trees 1 deforestation litter on beaches - cleanup beaches - ride a bicycleto school/work air pollution - don't leavetaps running wasteof water environmental organisations lackfundslmoney - give money to an charity environmental using too much - recyclerubbish landfillspace The two easiestactionsfor a familyto do are - not to leavetaps running(because no effort required/in the home) - to donatemoneyto an environmental charity (because if to donate/quick/good severalways you haveno time) Part 4 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: Can you think of other ways in which peoplecan savewater in their homes? Dan.'You shouldmakesureyou fix all leakytaps and toilets as it's amazinghow much water they can waste.Another way is to have short showers instead of baths. Taking showersusesmuch lesswaterthanfillinga bathtub. Carla: Anotherarea where water can be saved is in the garden.lf you want to wateryour garden,you should do Watering whenit's it in the earlymorning or lateevening. hot and sunny is wasteful because most of the water evaporates beforethe plantsget a chanceto use it. Interlocutor: In what other ways can we make people awareof how to savethe environment? Carla:Well,postersare a good idea,but to reacha wider audienceI think W advertisinghas more impact.Also, I saw a documentary last night on global warming.These kinds of things make people aware of environmental problems.Whether people do somethingabout it is anothermatter.., Dan: I know that childrenin schools are now being friendly in their taught how to be environmentally lessons.Hopefully,when they grow up and have their own families, they will teach their own childrenhow to protectthe environment. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interview (Part 4) take showersinsteadof 1 Dan: fix leaky taps/toilets, baths Carla:watergardenin earlymorningor lateevening 2 Carla:W advertising, documentaries Dan.' learning about the environmentin schools, parents teaching theirchildren

Test7 Speaking
Panl 2 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: In this partof the test,I'm goingto giveeach of you two photographs. I'd like you to talk about your photographs your and alsoto on own for abouta minute, photographs. question your partner's answera short about Thomas,it's your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show two differenttypes of leisureactivities.I'd like you to comparethe photographs,and say which activity wouldbe morelikely to appealtoa teenager. Thomas:Ok, let's see. In the first photograph there are three people playing basketball in the fresh air. In the is doingsomekindof puzle. secondphotograph someone Ah ... it's that Japanesepuzzleeverybodyseems to be doing these days - Sudoku.My best friend lovesthem. Although I can't really see the point myself,I feel a lot of people,like my friend,get a senseof satisfaction everytime theymanage to finisha square and I hearit'sveryaddictive. It's an activitythat can be done anywhere;on the train, at you home, in the park; so it's very convenient. However, like need to be interested in mathsand not all teenagers doing mentalactivities in theirfreetime.A lot of teenagers preferbeing outdoorsand activeso maybeplayinga sport suchas basketball is moreappealing to themthanSudoku. Eventhoughthereis a riskof injuryin basketball, teenagers could reallyenjoy the social and competitive aspectof the game. The way I see things, both activitieshave their positiveand negative mainlyfor social sidesbut basketball, reasons, wouldappealmoreto a teenager. Interlocutor:Thankyou. Sarah,which of these activities do you think requires moreskill? require lthink bothactivities some Sarah; Mmm ... Actually, sort of skill, but in differentways. To completea Sudoku puzle, you needmathematical I welI skiIls.To playbasketbal you need to be physically skilled.At a push I'd haveto say that to play basketball well a personneeds a lot of skill as techniqueis important. You haveto practicebouncingand passingthe ballto other playersand shoot it so that it goes in the basket. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Now, Sarah, here are your photographs. TheyshowMo different familyrelationships. I'd like you to comparethe photographs, and say how thesefamilymembers showtheycarefor eachother. Sarah; Right.I can see a motherfeedingher child in the first photographwhereasin the second photographan elderly gentlemanis sitting in a chair with two young boys. They mustbe his grandchildren. He has one grandson sitting on is his legs... erm ... lap ... yes ... and the othergrandson standingbesidehim. They are outdoorswhilethe mother The key and child in the first photograph are in the kitchen. differencebetween the photographsis that one shows physical care and the other shows emotionalcare. The mother in the first photographis giving physicalcare .by

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Speoking SkillsKey taught.Everyone I know spendstime on theircomputersat home anyway, for example, sendingemails,downloading music and browsing.In fact, I think young peoplecould know more about computersthan most teachers. Thomas: Mmm, maybeyou have a point. I supposethe last thing studentswould want to do as an extraschool activityis to sit at a desk and put more stress on their eyes and back. I think they'd preferto be more active, like join a sports club or something. Footballis great exercise and it's a sociable activity, unlike computer lessons.Also,the fresh air has its benefits. Sarah: Yes,that'strue althoughit dependson the weather. What happensif it rains?And haveyou thoughtaboutwhat would happenif a studentliked it too much?They may become football fanaticsand focus only on upcoming matchesratherthan their school work. Thomas: (laughs)Ohl That'ssilly. Sarah; Well, it could happen.All right, what about balleP Likefootball,there is the riskof injury,but it keepsyou very fit and flexible, tones muscleand buildsstrength.lt can be done indoorstoo, so bad weatherwouldn't be a problem. Thomas:Yes, but it's not everyone's cup of tea. I know some students wouldn't enjoy wearing pumps and a Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) tutu! lthink balletis more popularwith girls,anyway. Sarah; Mmm ... yes. That may be true. There'sa girls' Thomas: Doing Sudoku puzzleswould appeal more to a football team as well, isn't there? OK, football may be teenagerbecause it's not as expensiveas gotf and is a more popular than ballet with both mde and female popularcraze.Althoughgotf is an outdoorsport,it could be students.Now, how about the more creativeactivities? too slow-moving for spofi teenagers and not everyone lives What do you think of painting? neara gotfcourse. Thomas: The best thing about paintingis that students Sarah:A mothergivesphysicalcare by feedingher child can expressthemselves artistically while learninga new so it can be healthyand strong. The grandfathergives skill.lt's a fantasticway to relaxat the end of a hard day emotionalcare and support by passingon wisdom and at school.lt can be expensive buyingpaintsand brushes giving advice and spending quality time with his allthetime,though. grandchildren. Sarah: Playing music can also be expensive. Instrumentscan cost an arm and a leg. However, Part 3 (Model Interview) learning this new skill is another way for students to lnterlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something themselvesand it can lead to a future career. express together for aboutthreeminutes. I'd likeyou to imagineyour But I think what studentsfind most appealingis the fact school has decidedto cut back on its after-schoolactivities that they can entertainotherswith their music. due to a lackof fundsand you havebeenaskedto giveyour Thomas:Good point!Don'tforgetthat the manyhoursof opinion.First,talk to each otherabout how populareach of practicecan be unsociable, too. Despitethis, I think it's is with students. these activities Then choosetwo activities play an instrumentbecause,as you worth learning to thatyou thinkshouldbe removed fromthe weeklytimetable. say, music bringsso much pleasure to people. lthink anything Sarah;Mmm ...this is interesting. that is Sarah:lt's fun to entertain othersthroughdrama,as well. alreadyin the normalschool day shouldn'tbe offeredto Dramastudentsalso gain confidenceby performingon studentsafterschool.I mean,why haveextralT classes? stageand they learnhow to speakclearly.Studentshave Surelystudentspractise theircomputerskillsall day long to work closelywith otherstudents. All in all, dramagives anywayin most subjects. students valuable lifeskills. Thomas:I'm not too sure about that. Some studentsare Thomas:OK, but it's not easyto memorise all those lines keenon lT becauseit's an important skillto havein most and drama wouldn't appeal to those students that are jobs these days. Any extra help you can get to improve incrediblyshy. Rehearsals can take up a lot time, of too. your skillsis a good thing,wouldn'tyou say? But it's so differentto what's in the normal day-to-day Sarah:Yes, but most teenagersnow know how to use a timetable that it shouldstayas an extra-curricular activity. computer and it seems most of what they know is setffeedingher child because she wantsher son to be strongin body and heafth. Unlikeadults, children are unableto fend for themselves and it's a parent'snaturalinstinctto provide food, clothesand a home for their young. In contrast,the showsemotional secondphotograph careand support.The close contact they have shows the deep bond between them. They are smiling and seem happy in each other's company. The grandfathershows he cares by spending qualitytimewith his grandchildren. Maybethe grandfather is teaching his grandchildrenabout the world, passing on wisdomor givingadvice. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Thomas,what kinds of things do you do with your family? we are livingour own busylives, Thomas: Well,ahhough we alwaysmakesureto havedinnertogetheras a familyevery night.lt's a chanceto catchup with my parents, brotherand hearwhatthey've sisterand beenupto. Sometimes, we plan who livein othercities.We also go day tripsto visitrelatives on day trips to theme parks and zoos wheneverwe can. Everysummerwe go on holidaytogether, too. That'swhen I reallylookforwardto gettingawayfrom it all and beingwith myfamily.

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Key Speoking Skrlls Sarah; Yes. I agree.For that matter,music and painting should stay,too. Thesethree are importantareasof the arts that are not reflected enough in the school curriculum. Studentsneed the chanceto developtheir individual, artistic talents. Thomas: True. We also need something active, and between footballand balletI'd say balletshould be taken off the timetablebecauseas we said earlier.it's not as popularwith students. Sarah: Yes. And we felt that computer lessons were unnecessarybecause it's like an extension of what students already do in lessons duringthe day,didn'twe? Thomas: Quite right. Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) - chanceto expressyourselfartistically, 1 painting learninga new skill, relaxingBUT to buy paintsand brushes expensive yourself, - chanceto express music learning a new skill, good careeropportunities, others BUT instruments entertaining hours unsociable are expensive, - fun to entertain others,studentsgain drama confidence and learn how to speak clearly,working closely with others lines,not BUT not easyto memorise for the very shy, rehearsals are timeconsumlng - great exercise, sociable, fresh air football BUT depends on weather, can become football fanatics/school work can suffer,risk of injury computers - good skill for jobs BUT student practiceall day in normalschoolday and at home in sparetime, stresson eyes and back, unsociable - keeps you fit and flexible, tones ballet muscle,builds strength,not affected by bad weather BUT risk of injury, with girlsthan boys more popular The two activities say should be that the candidates removed from the weekly timetable are ballet because it's not very popular with students and computers/lT becauseit's like an extensionof what in theirlessons duringthe day. students do already Part 4 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: Do you do any of these activities? Thomas:Well,I play footballfor my schoolteam and we have football practicetwice a week after school. I play centralmidfieldso I get a lot of actionon the pitch. I like it becauseit keeps me in shape and I reallyget on well with my team-mates.Sometimes we hang out after practice.They're really great guys! Oh, I did try drama once, but soon realisedacting wasn't my strong point. So, I gave it up. I much preferfootballnow, anyway. Sarah; Unfortunately, I don't do any of these activities at the momentbecause I'm verybusywithmy schoolwork. But I'd liketo havea go at playinga musical instrument. l've always wanted to play the violin. When I listen to playing someone the violinit liftsme away.l'd loveto be able to have that kind of effecton someone.Next year, l'm goingto takethe extramusicclassat my school. lnterlocutor: Whatdo you think are some of the benefits of doing extraafter-school activities? Sarah:Firstly, it givesstudents the chanceto try something other than what is in the school curriculum. You never know what specialtalents might be uncovered.I think theseactivities helpto makestudents moreconfident. Thomas: I think it's a way for students to relax and socialiseafterschool.lt keepsstudentsbusy,too. Many studentsget bored at home if they have nothingto do. Students usually enjoy after-schoolactivitiesbecause they can choose what they want to do and no one is forcingthem to be there. Answers for Model Interview (Part 4) 1 Thomas:football,used to do drama Sarah; none (would like to learnviolinnext year) 2 Sarah:givesstudentschanceto try somethingother than what is in the school curriculum, uncovers specialtalents,makesstudentsconfident Thomas: way to relax and socialiseafter school, keeps studentsfrom being bored, studentshave a choice (notforced),so enjoy the activities

Test8 Speaking
Pafi 2 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: In this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs. l'd like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute,and alsoto photographs. answer a shortquestion aboutyourpartner's your Stella, it's turnfirst.Hereare your photographs. They show two differentways of getting information. I'd like you to comparethe photographs, and say what the pros and cons of usingthesesources of information are. Stella; Okay, let's have a look. In the first photograph there are two people watching televisionand in the secondthereare two teenagegirls usingthe library. Both the television and the librarycan give us information, but thereare prosand cons of usingboth methods. Well,one of the main advantages of using televisionto find out information is that it's convenient and immediate. You can just switch on the W in your living room and catch the breaking news stories of the day, read out by a newsreader. What'smore,watching television can be both a private way or socialactivity and it can be an entertaining

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SkillsKey Speoking like when you're watching an of receivinginformation, interesting documentary, for instance.However,a bad thing about it is that mostof the newstendsto emphasise local eventsand it's also possiblethat you may only get one side of the story.In additionto this, W programmes are restrictedto specifictimes whereas you can use the libraryat a time that'smoresuitedto you. Despite the fact you're less likelyto havethe Internet, that some libraries get the latest news there, but you do have access to a wide selection of reliablesources,like books, magazines and journals, on allsubjects. You can evenborrowbooks to readat homefor free,as well.One disadvantage is that travelling to the librarycan be a bit inconvenient. But I think the worst thing about the libraryis that it takes too for information muchtimeto search and you needto know how to find what you'relookingfor. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Tom, which of these ways of finding information do you use more often? Iom; Um... it depends really.I have exams next month so I have been spendinga lot of time in the librarythese days. You'll see me sitting there with a pile of books around me most afternoons,I don't have any time to watch TV at the momentbecauseI'm studyingso much. But usually I liketo keepup do datewithwhat'sgoingon by watching the news and other programmeson W every day. To be honest, I don't use the library that much, only when I need to for school projects. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Now, Tom, here are your photographs.They show two differentpeople. l'd like you to compare the photographs, and say what is conveyedby these people'sappearances. impression All right? Iom: Yes. So ... in the first photo there is a girl with a spiky punk hairstyledyed dark purple. She's wearing chain jewellery round her neck and she has lots of piercings on her face. Her style is very individual because she doesn't have a conservative appearance and refusesto followthe latestdesignerfashiontrends.I get the impression that she wants to make a statement by standingout from the crowd.To me, it seemsthat she could have strong opinionsand liberalviews about life. She doesn'tlook like a personwho likesfollowingthe rules of the establishment. But then, that's just my own opinion. She probably likeslistening to punk music,too. Now, in the second photographthere is a man dressed in a conservative stylewith a shorthaircutand a shirtand tie. He looksbusinesslike and efficient, and I can imagine him working in a bank or somewherelike that. He's clearly not particularly fashion-conscious. He's likely to be more concernedabout his career.He gives me the impressionof someone with conservative tastes - he may like listening to classical music,for instance. He also strikesme as someonewho has mainstream ideasabout life - I'm sure he wouldn't have any rebelliousattitudes against society and the way things are run! On the contrary,he looksextremely friendlyand approachable good at interacting with others,I'd say. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. Stella,do you think we should judge people'scharacters by the clothesthey wear? Stella: I think you can get some idea about a personby whatthey are wearing,but you can't alwaysbe right.You can neverknow a person'sfull storyor circumstances so it's not fair to judge someone just by their clothes. Besides, I believeit's a person'spersonality that really counts and it's important to get to know the person beforemakingany kind of judgement. Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) Stella; T.V. - pros: convenient, immediate, private and socialactivity, entertaining - cons: information tends to emphasiselocal events, get one side of the story, restricted to specifictimes library - pros: can use at times suited to you, wide selection of reliable sources, borrow books - cons: not latest news, travelling there inconvenient, too much time searching for information,need to know how to find whatyou'relooking for Tom: punk girl The way she'sdressedshowsshe is individual, wants to make a statement. doesn't like following the rulesof the establishment and likes listening to punk music. conseruative man The way he's dressedshowshe is businesslike and efficient,not very fashion-conscious, has tastes in music. takes a keen conservative interestin his careerand has mainstream ideas.

Part 3 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: Now, l'd like you to talk about something together for aboutthreeminutes. I'd likeyou to imagine that yourfriendhas recently graduated from university and wants to throw a party for all his family and friends.He has five venuesin mind.First, talkto eachotherabouthow suitable pafty. each of thesevenueswould be to hold a graduation Then choosetwo venuesthat you think would be the best placesto hold the party. Iom; We need to rememberthat people of all ages are likely to cometo the partyas familymembers areinvited as wellas friends. Stella; Yes. lt's not going to be easy to make everyone happy,but we can try.Okay,let'sconsider the options. Do you think it's a good ideato havethe partyon a beach?lt

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Speoking SkillsKey would be a lovelysetting,don't you think?Young people if they would really enjoyit and peoplecouldgo swimming wanted. Iom; lt's a nice idea, but I think the beach might not be very comfortable for the older guests.lt's also not that easy for everyone to get to a beach.Some people may havefar to travel.And imagineif it rained.Bad weathercould affect a party like that. you'reright, lt's a pity.I suppose though.Thebeach Sfelfa.' would be more suitable for youngerguestsfor sure,and we can't forget about the older familymembers,like the grandparents. Okay,whatabouta picnicin the park,then? A park is more convenient to get to and guestswill be surrounded by naturein a pleasantsetting.That should appealtoallages. Iom.'That wouldbe a greatidea.However, don't you see, the weather would be a problemagain?The picnicwould haveto be cancelled on a rainyday. just in Stella; Well, everyonecan bring their umbrellas, case ... only joking! But you have to admit, it'd be fairly cheap becauseeach guest can bring their own food and they could play games and havea lot of fun. Iom.'Mmm ...theywillneedto carryeverything to the park but, yes it's a good place to hold the party, weather permitting, of course. Stella; Good, I'm happy you agree. So, any other suggestions for venues? Iom.' Well, I think the party should be held at home. lt would be comfortable becauseit's a familiarplace,the hosts would have no need to traveland it won't cost that much. Stella; Well,I don't know about you but I don't likethe idea That'sa lot of of havingto clean up allthe messafterwards. time and hardwork.Also,don'tforgetthatthingscouldget damagedin the home.So it couldwork out moreexpensive in the end. And you haveto admit, it's not very exciting,is it? How memorable woulda partyat home be? Now,a boat partywould be fabulous!The boat staffcan servethe food to the guestsand it would be reallyexcitingand unusual. Tom: ... and expensive. Stella: Mmm... Tom: ... and guestsmay get seasick.I certainly would. I hate boats! Stella: (sighs)Okay then, where else could we hold the party? Iom; How about a restaurant? lt's the ideal place to hold this kind of party.lt may turn out to be a littleexpensive, but not as much as hiringa boat. Besides, it would be held indoorsso bad weather wouldn'truinthe party.Therewill be deliciousfood so everyonecan leavesatisfiedand full. Stella; Yes, as a venue it's a good choice. lt'll cater to all ages, except maybe very young childrenwho may get a littlebored,but you can't haveeverything. Iom: That's true. Right,we must decide on two of these party.Well,as a first choice,I venuesfor the graduation think we both agreed on the restaurantbeing the best placeto havethe party becausemost guestswould enjoy the food and it doesn't need to rely on good weatherfor it to go ahead. Stella:Yes.You didn't likethe ideaof havingthe pafi on a boat or at the beach.And I didn't agreewith it being in the home.So that leaves us withthe picnicin the park. placefor Tom.'Mmm ... well,the parkwould be a suitable the party,if it doesn'train,because it'sfairlycheapand fun for all ages,young and old alike. Stella; Yes, it's a good secondchoice. Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) - lovely setting, young people would 1 beach enjoy it, could go swimmingBUT not comfortablefor older guests, people may have far to travel, can be affected by bad weather - convenientto picnic getto, naturaland pleasant surroundings,fairly cheap, can play games BUT bad weather would be a problem,needto carryeverything to park - comfortableand familiar, no travel for home hosts, won'tcost much BUTcleaning up messis a lotof timeand hardwork,things could get damaged,not very exciting boat - staff can serve food, exciting, unusual guestsmay get seasick BUTexpensive, restaurant - indoors so not affected by weather, delicious food BUT could be a little very young childrenmay get expensive, bored (most guests The candidates choosethe restaurant wouldenjoyit, doesn'trelyon good weather) and the picnic (cheap, fun for all ages). Part 4 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: In your opinion,does a good partydepend on the numberof peopleinvited? Iom,'Well,as lsee it, you can havea good timewithjust a smallnumberof people. lf you invitepeople withsimilar interests they are likelyto talk and get on with each other and that makesa good party.Besides, I thinkthat having fifty people at your party is too much. I always feel uncomfortable at parties like that, where I don't know anyoneand I haveto speak over the noiseto be heard. Stella; I don't agreeat all. lt's not a party if thereare only a handfulof people.That would be more like a normal day for me. A real party should have lots of people dancingand enjoyingthemselves. As for inviiingpeople with the same interests... surelyit's betterto mix it up a bit? Invitinga lot of people from all backgroundswith differentinterestsmakes a party exciting,At partieslike

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Skrlls Key Speoking these,you have a betterchance of meetingsome really people. interesting lnterlocutor: What things would you need to organise when planninga party? Stella: Well, the location of the party needs to be decided.Then the peopleyou want to inviteneed to be told, by email or letter.What else? Oh yes ... another thing that you needto organiseis the music,for instance, whetherto make your own play list or hire a cool DJ. Tom; Well, you need to think about what kind of party you'll be having... the theme,I mean.For example, you party,beachpartyor children's could havea fancy-dress birthdayparty.Also, I alwaysthink of the food, whetherit should be cooked or ordered,and how it should be served. I think a buffet where everyone can help themselves to food is the best way. You want everyone to really enjoy themselvesso hiring some kind of entertainment, like a clown for a children'sparty, is a good idea. Answers for Model lnterview (Part 4) 1 Tom: lt's betterto inviteless people- more likelyto get on with each other, can be heard becausenot too much noise,won't feel uncomfortable Stella: lt's betterto invitea lot of people- not a party if there aren't many people,they'll dance and enjoy themselves, better chance of meeting some people interesting 2 Stella:location, invitations, music Tom.'theme of party,food, entertainment think that everyone should have some closefriendsso thatthey can sharetheirproblems withthem and receive helpand adviceduringdifficult times.On the otherhand, it's very importantto have some privatetime too so that you can pursue differentinterests and do what you like when you like. I feel sure that being alone can cause some peopleto feel isolatedand less confidentabout themselves and thosepeoplewho havea largenumber of friends often feel upset when their friends let them down. All in all though, I believethat everyone should havesomefriendsthat are understanding and wantto be aroundyou. Lifewould be boringwithoutthem. Interlocutor;Thankyou. Jenny,why do you think some peoplehavea problemmakingfriends? Jenny: Well,I feel surethat it's shyness. Beingshy and prevents peoplefrom expressing not havingconfidence themselvesand getting along with others. lt's hard to make new friends if you have poor self-esteem and I believe that it's a difficult problem to overcome. lf someoneisn't able to make small talk or lacks social skills, thenthey needto try reallyhardto becomea little moreoutgoing. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Now, Jenny, here are your photographs. They show two different learning experiences. l'd like you to comparethe photographs, and say howtheseactivities helpchildren learnaboutthe worldaroundthem. Jenny: Well,I thinkthe firstphotograph showsa mother and her young son cooking in the kitchen.They are bakingsome biscuits and she is probablyencouraging him to watchand join in. The child seemsto be paying close attentionand looks very serious,so perhaps he feels important that he's involved in the preparation. ln the second photograph,there's a man and a girl together in the garden. They could be father and daughterand appearto be doing some gardening.lt looks like he is showingher some new plantsand that she is givinghim a helpinghand.Personally, I thinkthat both activitiesare a great way for young children to becomeawareof the world aroundthem and givethem a senseof responsibility. Firstof all,cookinghelpsthem with simplemaths,readingand vocabulary as they have quantities to measure and followrecipes. Also,theylearn about nutrition and healthyeating habits.Then there's gardening,which teaches children about science becausethey can watch livingcreaturesin their natural habitat and see vegetables and plants grow over a period of time. In addition, parents can show their childrenhow to keep recordsand chartsto keeptrack of how individualplants are growing and how they are affected by the weather. Finally, both cooking and gardeningencourage young peopleto cooperatewith others, whileat the sametimethey provide the childwith exciting learning experiencesand lasting childhood memones.

Test9 Speaking
Paft 2 (Model Interuiew) lnterlocutor: In this part of the test, l'm going to give each of you two photographs.I'd like you to talk about your photographs on your own for abouta minute,and also to answer a short question about your partner's photographs.Tim, it's your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show people in situationsrelatedto I'd likeyou to compare companionship. the photographs you say whether feel and it is better for people to stay or to alone be surrounded by friends. 7im: Well, to begin with, in the first photographthere is a teenagegirl who appearsto be alone. However,in the I can seea groupof friends secondphotograph, sitting arounda campfire listening to musicand probably singing songs. I don't feel that the girl in the first photograph is unhappy,she seemsto be enjoyingher own company and daydreaming. In the second photograph, the people look as if they might be on a camping trip and know each other well. Personally, I

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Speoking Sk/h Key landmarkand there's nearly always a museum on site where he can get extra informationabout it. Most people get an excellent idea abouta countryfrom learning about its pastand seeinghow it stillinfluences localculturetoday. Iim.' Mmmmm ... that's a very good point, he's sure to suggest that himself so we'll haveto arrange a day visiting as many monuments as we can. Perhaps he would enjoy takinga look at the LocalHistoryMuseum, too. I'm pretty sure that next week there's a photographyexhibition showingold photosof the town.Whatabouttakinghim to Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) a musicalor theatrical eventwhile he's heretoo? lt would be interesting for him to watch a performance in a different Iim; Beingon your own meansyou can enjoy your own company and have time to pursue your own interests, language to his own and I'm sure he'd be able to but you might feel isolatedand lackingin confidence. understandsome of it. Jenny: Yes,that sounds like a good idea.He'd havethe Beingwith friendsis betterbecauseyou can shareyour chance to admire our traditionalcostumes,songs and problemsand receivehelp and advice. and concerts on at Jenny: Cooking helps children learn simple maths, music.Thereare plentyof productions I readingand vocabulary, as well as healthyeatinghabits. this time of the yearand filledwith localtalent.Although, monumentis by far the Gardening teachesthem aboutthe natural environment still think that visitinga historical most interesting thing to do becausehe can learnabout and they also learnrecordkeeping skills. the past. Iirn.' Hmmmmm... Yes ok, we'vealready agreedon that, Part 3 (Model Interview) but I haveto admit,I'd stilllike him to samplesomeof our lnterlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something localcuisineand see how it's servedwhilehe's here. togetherfor about three minutes.I'd like you to imagine Well, he's bound to do that anyway.I think he'd Jenny: that your penfriend from abroadis visitingyou nextweek probably enjoy exploring the busy street markets and and would like to find out as much as he can aboutyour shoppingareaswhere he'd find a lot of bargains.Most country.Hereare some ideasyou might like to consider peoplewhen they'reabroad like to pop into shops and regardinghis visit. First,talk to each other about how comparepricesto the ones back home. effective theseideaswouldbe in helpinghimto experience Iim; Yes, he may want to take some souvenirsback with the localculture. Thendecidewhichtwo ideashe should him so he could buy someof the localhandicrafts suchas definitely try. ceramicsand leathergoods that are producedby skilled Tim; Firstof all,I don'tthinkthatattending a footballmatch craftsmen. Therearesomeuniqueshopsin the heartof the would be top of my list.Therewould probablybe a great goods that you can only find in this city sellingtraditional atmosphere with all the excitedfans watchingtheir home partof the world.And I thinkpricesare reasonable, too. team play,but I don't see how he'd learnanythingabout Jenny: Well, that's it then, now that we both agree. the country. Shoppingand visitinga historical monumentare the two Jenny: Yes, but studyingcultureis also about observing he shouldn't things that miss out whilehe's on peoplein ordinaryeveryday situations and places.Also, I staying here.Although, oncehe arrives, he may havesome think that it would be a lovelyopportunity for him to see totallydifferentideas about what he wantsto do! people of differentbackgrounds and generations come Tim: Al leastwe havean idea now what we're going to do. together to supporttheirteam. I shall look forwardto our shoppingspreethen and leave Tim; No sorry,I don't think I'd suggestfootballas it's not you to take him aroundthe monuments! gameand not cultural enough- footballis an international specificto one culture. Anyway,I expecthe'd learnmore Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) about the place by sampling local dishes in a nice - observe local people tn 1 football match traditional restaurant. Someof themare packedwithlocals everyday situation BUT not and he couldtry delicious food whileat the same authentic specific to one culture, too timewatching whatotherpeoplewereeatingand howthey international were behaving. - authentic localcuisine traditional food, watch Jenny: I don't know,he would probablyfind some of the localdiners BUTmightfindfood food strange and l'm not sure whether most of our strange,not to his taste specialities would suit his taste. He'd probablypreferto historical monument exampleof ancientarchitecture, visita historical monument to see examoles of our ancient see a nationallandmark.learn architecture. lt would be a chanceto visita national abouta country'spast Interlocutor: Thank you. Tim, what activitiescan you remember doingas a child? TIm: Actually,I used to spend a lot of time in the garden with my dad. He wouldwaterthe flowerswhile I collected bugs in jars. I had them on my shelvesin my bedroom and my mum usedto screamsometimes if she saw one of them move. lt took a lot of patienceto watch insects on a hot day but I liked to see how they got their food and wherethey went all day long.

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Test10 Speaking
Part 2 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: In this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs.I'd like you to talk about your photographson your own for about a minute,and also to answer a short question about your partner's photographs.Myra, it's your turn first. Here are you photographs.They show relationships between people and animals.I'd like you to comparethe photographs, betweenthe people and and say how the relationships the animalsdiffer. the photographs show Myra: OK right ... well obviously two completely different relationships,While the first photo shows us a policeman with a police dog, the second photo shows a woman holding her cat in her I arms.Umm, policedogs have a workingrelationship, suppose you'd call it, with the police force as they are and ... er ... most highly prized for their intelligence importantly,their sense of smell. They can sniff out drugs, weaponsand even bombs and are also used to track down criminals and missingpersons.Of course, they're speciallytrainedto do this and to follow specific trustthem,and these The policemust really commands. dogs have even been known to give their life protecting Unlikethe policedog, the womanand her cat an officer. clearly enjoy a bond of affectionand companionship. Old people often suffer from boredom and loneliness and this is exactlywhere the cat comes in, as it gives them a creatureto care for, which gives the person a sense of importance in their lives. Very important, I shouldsay, is as well as the fact that cats havea calming effect and are said to reduce stress, depressionand even heartattacks!The cat also comes out a winner as (laughs) they just lovetheirhome comforts! Interlocutor: Thank you. Larry, which of these relationships do you think is the mostvaluable? Larry: That'sa tough one to answer!Policedogs can go places and do things that humans can't. So the relationship between a dog and handler is valuable becauseit providessuch a usefulserviceto societyas a whole.On the other hand,cats as companionsprovidea source of emotional well-being to many people, especially those who live on their own, so I'd probably is the most valuable. say the cat and owner relationship Interlocutor: Now, Larry, here are your photographs. I'd like you to They show two difierentkinds of lifestyles. compare the photographs,and say how the weather affectsthese people'slifestyles. ln photograph Larry:Hm ... let'ssee now ...the weather. C the people clearly live in a hot climate while in photographD we see the opposite- a place with a cold In the firstphotograph, a familyare makingtheir climate. way acrossthe desert,the mother and son on a camel,

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monuments They choosehistorical and shopping. Panl, 4 (Model Interview) Interlocutor.' What might the benefits of having a penfriendbe? when two peoplehave if you ask me, usually, Tim.'Well, a connection,but live in differentcountries,it's easy to learn about each other's culture and learn a new language or evenbrushup on an old one throughwriting to one another.Someonecan gathera lot of information about their penfriend'slifestylethat cannot be found in guide booksor touristbrochures. Jenny: I'd also like to mentionfrom personalexperience that having a penfriendcan also take away loneliness. I've been exchanginglettersfor five years now. lt's quite excitingto be in contactwith someonefrom abroad and hearall theirnews.lt can open up a new windowon the world. countryyou would like Interlocutor ls there a particular to visit,anllf so, what things would you like to learn about it? lt's Iim.'Hmmmmm... I'd liketo learnmoreaboutBrazil. home to some of the world's greatest footballers,so attendinga localfootballgame would be prettyexciting, I imagine.Apart from that, Brazil is also known for its of LatinAmericandance. I'm a dance fan many varieties myself,so I'd reallyappreciatebeing able to see some of genuinelocal talent. live performances Jenny:Well, I'd like to find out more about Egypt.I have of the Pyramidsand read about the fantasticarchitecture temples so, of course, I'd visitthem.But I'd also the ancient souk.I'lreheardyou liketo go shoppingin a realEgyptian handicrafts thereand oriental at the stalls can buy fabulous at work. seeingthe craftsmen I'd likethe chanceof actually lnterlocutor: Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interview (Part 4) 1 Tim: You can learn about each other's culture, practiseyour languageskills and find out things about a differentlifestyle Jenny: A penfriendcan stop you feeling lonelyand open up a new windowon the world 2 Tim: Brazil- local footballmatches;LatinAmerican dance and of the Pyramids Jenny: Egypt- the architecture temples; souk market the ancient an Egyptian

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Speoking Key Skr:lls while the father seems to be leadingthe way on foot. lt must be scorchinghot there and terriblydry and dusty. Due to the extremeheat, all three of them are wearing loose flowingclothingthat coversthe whole body, so that they are well protectedfrom the sun. In this sort of climate, people probably try to avoid moving round much in the hot part of the day, as the journeyswould be so slow and tiring.I suppose theywouldhaveto travelin search of food and water, though, and for this reason meals might often be prepared and eaten outdoors, cookingsimplyovera wood fireor something likethat.In the second photo the people also seem to be going somewhere, but this time they run the risk of slippingin the snow and hurting themselves. You'd have to tread carefully! There are such freezing temperaturesin a place like this that you would also need to wear warm heavyclothingand eat lots of hot warmingmealsto beat the severecold! The body burnsextracalories in a cold peopletend to havediets climateand as a consequence which are richerin fats and carbohydrates. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. Myra,which lifestyle would you find harderto get used to? Myra: Actually,l've never liked very hot weather and I alwaysfeel it's easierto dress for the cold than for the heat- you just put on moreclothes! I'd saythat l'd find it easier to adjust to the lifestylein a cold climate, even though it might mean having to face hazardous conditionson the roads and possiblythe fact that you would haveto stay indoorsmore. Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) Myra: The policemanand the policedog havea working relationship. Dogs performa valuableservicefor society and the policerelyon them and trustthem.The woman and her cat have a bond of companionship. Lonely peoplehavesomethingto carefor and cats enjoy having a comfortable home. I-arry:People in a hot climate wearlightclothing, limitthe amount of travellingaround they do, and often prepare and eat meals outdoors. People in a cold climatewear warm heavy clothing, face hazardousroad conditions when movingaround, and havea dietwhichis richin fats and carbohydrates. Part 3 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something together for aboutthreeminutes. I'd likeyou to imagine that your classmate is interested Stephanie in doing a student job. She likesmeeting peoplebut wouldprefer summer not to work in the evenings. Her school Careers Adviserhas givenherthe following First, talkto eachother suggestions. about the advantages and disadvantages of each summer job. Thenchoosetwo jobs that you would adviseher to do. Myra: Right then, it might be a good idea to work as a babysitter.A family home is sure to be a comfortable workingenvironment. Larry: Mmm... Well, she'll be spending time with the childrenand the family,but is that enoughsocialcontact? We know that Stephanielikes meetingpeople.Another thing to consider is that babysitting usually involves working afternoonsand late evenings.She would prefer not to work evenings if she could. Myra: That'strue.Anotherdisadvantage is that she'd need to think up creative ideasto entertain the children. As you get know,children can boredvery easi$. l-arry: Okaythen,what aboutfruit picking?lt's a chanceto workoutsideduringsummerin the lovelysunshine andftesh air and it's a good way to see new places.You don't need experience to do it either. Myra: Mmm... it's farm work so you'd have to wake up pretty early and it could be quite tiring ... you'd feel exhausted at the end of the day. lt's physically demanding you work, know. Besides,I don't think that she would have the time to meet peopleand enjoy herself. Larry: Hey, that's not true. My Aunt Alice went fruit picking not so long ago. Althoughshe admittedthat the work was really tough it wasone of the bestexperiences of her life.She met peoplefrom all overthe place;farmersworkedtogether with peoplelike her. Everyweekendthey had parties. Myra: I didn'tknowthat.Soundslikefun, actually. I'm sure it'd be a memorable experience for Stephanie, too. I-arry: lt would. Now, why doesn't she try a sales assistantjob? A lot of students I know work in shops. She'd be workingsociablehours and could enjoy a chat with customers. Myra: Erm... nottoo sureaboutthat.Whatif she getsa job in a big supermarket? You're not allowed to speak to customers too much, unlessyou are helpingthem. And sociable hours? A lot of supermarketsstay open all day and evening; some even24hours.So, she'dhaveto make sureshewasworkingday shiftsonly.Notto mentionbeing on yourfeet all day long. larry: I had in mind a smallcornershop, but yes, you do have a point.Thereseem to be more supermarkets than small shops these days, don't there? She'd need to be trained, too. Okay ... now let'stalk aboutthe lasttwo jobs; job and waitress job. I thinkshe should a hotelreceptionist positionratherthan a waitress apply for a hotelreceptionist job. Thereis the opportunity of meetingpeopleand it's not as physically demandingas being a waitresswhere you haveto be fast and efficient. Myra: Mmm... the prospects of promotion in the hotel industry are good,as well,and she will havethe chanceto practiseforeign languages.lt's a good way in for a future career.But she'llneedto be computerliterate. Larry:Yes,and dealing with rudeguestsand complaints is no pieceof cake.But in thisjob, the advantages outweigh

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Speoking Skills Key the downsides, don't you think? you haveto deal Myra: I think so. Besides, as a waitress, with difficult customers, too, but you do get the chanceto talk to peopleand makeextramoneyfrom tips. I-arry: Like the babysittingand sales assistantjobs, the hoursas a waitress are not suitable for Stephanie because she may haveto leavework very late at night. Okay, if she her hoursto only work the day shift,then a can negotiate job would be the bestoptionout of all of them. receptionist Myra: That makes sense. I would recommend the fruit pickingjob, too. Larry: Ah yes, the fruit pickingjob, if she doesn'tmind demanding work, that is. lf I were her, I'd doing physically job go for the fruit pickingjob or the receptionist definitely becausein both summerjobs, she would have a better chanceof meetingpeople. Myra: I agree.Provided thatshe can arrange the righthours. Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) - comfortable 1 babysitter working environment BUT limitedsocial contact (family and children),involvesworking afternoons and late evenings, need to think up creativeideasto entertain children - chanceto work outsidein sunshine fruit plcking and fresh air, a good way to see new places, don't needexperience BUT have to wake up early, physically demanding work sa/es assrstant - need to be trained,be on your feet all day long, can enjoy a chat with customers(small shop), sociable working hours(smallshop) BUTnot allowedto speak to customerstoo much (largesupermarket), have to make sure you do day-shift(large supermarket) hotelreceptionst-opportunity of meetingpeople,not physically prospect demanding, of promotion, chance to practise foreignlanguages BUTneedto be computer literate,deal with rude guestsand complaints - chance to talk to people, make waftress extra money from tips BUT.have to be fast and efficient,deal with difficultcustomers,have to leave work very late at night They choose the hotel receptionistjob and the fruit job. picking Part 4 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor.' How important is a person's working environment? Larry: Well, what comes to my mind straightaway is the temperatureof the place you work in. I mean, if you're working in a stuffy room with no fresh air, chances are you'll fall asleep insteadof working.The environment needs to be neithertoo hot nor too cold if work is to be productive. Likewise, it's reallyimportant the place is well lit. In my opinion,by far the best lightingis daylight, and you can't be expectedto work so etficientlyin a place with few windows! Myra: l'd have to agree with you. I also think that plants in a workplaceare a good idea, as not only do they increasethe amount of oxygen but they provide a cool restfulcolour and atmospherewhich, I feel, can actually make a person more focused and productive.And of course, for someone who does a sedentaryjob sitting down all day, a comfortable chair with the correct supportis a must! lnterlocutor: ls it valuable for teenagers to gain experienceby working part{ime? l-arry: Surely. Errm ... it's work experience, for a start, and will look good on theirfutureGV. Kids can also get their first taste of the workplaceand are thereforebetter ableto judge if theyfeelsuitedto a particular lineof work. And naturally, a part{ime job means they are less dependenton their parentsfor pocket money. Myra: Yes,that'sjust what I was going to say.Teenagers can learn the value of hard-earned cash and gain experience in budgeting theirmoney.What'smore,lfeel a part{ime job gives you the chance to, you know, become more mature and confident as you enjoy a measure of financial independence. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interview (Parts 3 and 4) 1 larry: temperature/not too hot or too cold, enough freshair and daylight Myra; plants,comfortable chair with correctsupport for sedentary workers good on CV, first taste 2 Larry: work experience/look of workplace,less financially dependenton parents Myra: learnvalueof moneyby earningit, experience in budgeting,become more matureand confident

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