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Audio volces:
Carol Baye
Aodiew Branch
Jane Collingcod
James Goode
Jule Maisey
Simon Mattacks|
Glen McCready
Crispin Redman
Roxanna Ziolkoska
Muse:
Andrew Dodge
Producer:
tal lott
Sound engineer:
Simon Humobries
Recording studi:
AivEdel, London Season
TRACK 1
one
Hove Turkey Rs 2 perfect place to go fora
break. 1 usually go in June ~ think there
are always too many fourists in July and
‘August. sometimes go in May, but not
offen, because Im usUally too busy at work
then, I usually stay inthis lovely litle
village by the sea, so I can go swimming
every day, The sea is hardly ever cold and
it's always cler. Fora change, | sometimes
ga into the mountains. Its really beautiful
there and it's always nice and cool in the
evenings. The only problem is coming
home! I never want to eave. Oh, vos,
Forgot the foed! Its great. e's always
fresh and tasty, such a change from all that
processed stuff at home,
Two
Well, my favourite place is San Pranciseo
Definitely. Ive been there five times now
‘The first time was about Si yeats ago. 1
attended a conference for my company. |
Stayed inthe Hotel Meridian | always stay
there now, and | always ask for a room with
a view, Sometimes, Iget a fantastic sea
View. | don’ eatin hotel restaurants
‘because they re 100 expensive, | usually
walk around inthe evening and find a nice
seafood restaurant instead | ove this ci,
[always take a ride on the cable cars when
[rm here. No, Ill never get tied of San
Francisco.
The only problem really isthe fight ts
lust too long, Beceuse | goto San
Francisco for my company, |alvays fly
business class. Its expensive, but at least
son’ arrive too tired for meetings.
Three
My favourte place is Dublin. My wife and 1
often go there with some of our fiends for
weekend breaks Its a very relaxed city. and
theres always something to do in t
evenings. We're never bared there
booth love live music and you can always
find music in the city pubs and bars. The
people are very friendly too, and there's
always a good play on at the theatre. We
hardly ever go anywhere ese fr short
breaks,
Resa See
TRACK 2
one
AA: Hi Martin, We were just wondering if
You'd Ilke to come to dinner tonight or
1B Oh dear, I'm afraid Im too busy tonight
Te got to get ready for an important
resting.
‘A: What about tomorrow then?
Audio Scripts
B: Yes, that would be nice. Thanks.
[A: Ob, good. About eight o'dod?
B: Yes, that’s fine
Two
‘Ac Hi Craig Where are you off to?
B: Im going tothe footbal
A: The United game?
B: Yes. Do you want to come?
‘A: Well, fd lave to, but what about
ticker?
BE I've got two, My son couldn't come. You
can have his ticket.
A: Great. Thanks. How much do you want
fort
B: Twenty pounds wil be fine
‘Ac That's really good of you, mate, Here
Three
| Hi, Melanie. t's Jane. How are you?
B: Fine, Jane. And you?
‘A: Fine too, Listen, we're having @
barbecue tonight. What about com
over? We've invited about ten peop!
The weather is wonderful, soit should
be great. Do say you can come
2: Im sory, m afald can, My sister
here from Paris, and tm sure
‘A: Why don't you bing her too? its
10 be very informal
B: That would be wonderful.
Its oK?
‘A: Of course its OK. See you both about
seven o'clock then
Four
A: Hi, Sue. Where are you going?
Bs Hi, Andrea, 'm going home
‘A: What are you doing tonight?
8
A
Nothing much. I might wateh some TV
{fm going to the Arts cinema to see that
ne tallan flim, Why don't you come
along? it should be good, It gota great
review in the newspaper
B: Thanks, but Im afraid fm too tired t
0 out tonight. really need a qui
hight at home. Sorry
A That's OK. See you tomorrow then
B: Sure, Thanks anyway and enjoy the
film, Tell me about it inthe morning
Five
A: Hello, Richard speaking
2B, Hi. Its me Ben. Do you fancy going
cut fora beer?
A: Yeah, why not? That would be great
‘There's nothing on TV tonight.
'B: What about meeting inthe Cellar Bar at
nine clock?
|: Sounds good to me
B. See you there
OK. See you later
Seas
‘TRACK 3
| texte: Helo
ALICE: Hi acke, Its me, How was Cairo?
JRcKIe: Alice, Hi, Cairo was wonderful. The
‘est trp Ive ever done,
AUce: Really? What was the weather like?
Before you went, you thought it might
be too hot
Texte: It was very hot and sunny during
‘the day. had to wear a hat everywhere
{and put sun cream on my arms and
face, Ealy in the morning and in the
evenings was OK though ~ the weather
was coolet and I could walk around
rote Ididrt need a hat and Iwas
really comfortable in aT shitt and a
long skirt.
ALICE: What did you enjoy most?
JACKIE: Well, [went on two night cruises.
‘They were fantastic. The Nil isa bit
misty in the early evening, and i gets
uite cold around ten clock — twas
‘Quite surptsed by that. Oh, and | went
horse riding in the desert near the
pyramids. That was a wonderful
‘experience. It realy isthe best way to
see some ofthe pyramids, too
‘Auce: Are you glad to be home?
Jackte: Hmm. Not really it's wet, grey and
absolutely freezing here
Auce: Ah well that's normal for
November!
Jacks: You're sgh theret Anyway | must
show you my photos.
EENac ene
TRACK 4
Draven: I've just brought my ca in for @
sence, The car's parked over there
MECHANIC: OK. That's the Blue Skovdy
Driver: Yes, thats right: Here ave the keys,
MECHANIC: Fine. Yes, i's booked in fora
full service, with engine check and oil
change Are thete any particular
problefns withthe car?
Drive: Well, lke you to check the
tyres, The front one on the drivers side
looks abit wor,
Mectantc: OK, well check the tyes and
replace them If necessay.
Diuver: And youll check the p
won't you?
MECHANIC; OF course, that's part ofthe
seruce, Anything else?
corre Audio Scripts
Driver: Well, the exhaust isa bit noisy
MECHANIC: Exhaust. ..mmm. Right Might
‘need replacing,
DDaIveR: And the handbrake is. ex, geting
rather loose
MECHANIC: OK. tighten handbrake... Now
would you like us to clean the car
inside and out?
DrwveR: Good idea. Yes, please. We're
‘going on heliday with the children next
week, and atleast we can start off with
a dean car
MECHANIC: I know what you mean I've got
three kids of my own! New if you ean
give me your contact number for today
Tran let you know when is ready
Daves: Fine. il give you my office
‘rack 5 |
Instructor: When you drive off from the
‘side of the road, the ist thing you
must do is fasten your seat belt. Then
stat the engine with the ignition key
land put the car Inco fist gear. Release
the handbrake so that you te ready to
dive off, Put on the indicator light to
show that you are going to pull out into. |
the road, then check in the mirror that |
there is nothing coming down the rosd__ |
behind you, ifthe road Is clear you can. |
press your foot down onto the
accelerator ancl dive off slowly
Seas
TRACK 6
Lets take a look at the weather for Europe
today
Britain, northern France and Germany have
all been cool for this time of year, but the
coolest place today was Hamburg, with the
lowest noon temperature of 12°C In
Britain's two largest cities, Birmingham
‘and London, similar temperatures were
recorded, London had a noon temperature
‘of 20 degrees, but Birmingham was slighthy
cooler at 18 degrees,
Spain and southem France were warm
today. The temperature in Madrid at noon
was 25°C In Barcelona it was warmer ~27
degrees. and Monte Carlo was the warmest
place at 28 degrees,
In tay tas hot and sunny today. Rome
‘vas te hottest place with a noon
temperature of 34°C
However, things are changing fast, and it
will be wetter everywhere tomorrow. Rain
Is moving in from the west, and tomorrow
momning is lkely to have a wet start
‘TRACK 7
1 Very high temperatures were recorded
fon the coast today
2. This the hottest summer on record
3. My house is being decorated at the
4 Im buying some decorations for my
daughters birthday pany.
5. Are you initing him tothe party?
6 Ive gat an invitation to their wedding,
esa
TRACK 8
one
|: Good evening. madam. What can |
get you?
B: Il have a gin and tonic please
Two
A: Walter
By Yes, sit
|; Can Ihave the menu, please?
B; Of course. Il get it for you now
Three
| Taxi! Tai!
2B Where to, madam?
A: Oh yes. [need to get to the station,
B. OK. put your suitcase In the back
Four
A: Car L help you, si?
B, Yes, ll have three kllos of potatoes
please, and some of those cartots.
Five
|: Boy | need ten copies ofthis report
for my meeting, Can you help me?
Br No problem il do them for you now.
Six
A Sorry
tonight
B: It doesnt matter Il go and get us @
takeaway.
ling, Fm too t
to goout
TRACK 9
ANNA: Sam, what time wil you leave the
office tonight?
‘SaM: Um, about six probably. Why?
[ANNA When will you get home, do you
think?
‘Sau I dependison the traffic really.
‘about 7.15, rexpect
‘Aun: Good. Only Im going to that
concert with Sophie at 730 and I need
the ca.
‘SAM: OK. I] phone you if there's a
problem, When will you be back?
ANNA: Well 'm sure the concert wil finish
'by ten, so Il be home soon ater that
‘STAGE 7: LESSON 7
‘TRACK 10
MANDY: Well, here Iam in Paulo de Silva's
'ar, ust off the Avenue Atlantica, and
things here are really busy. Hello Paulo,
Are you reads for Carnival?
auto: On yes, everybody is ready round
here, and some of us are beginning to
celebrate as you can heat, think its
going to be very good for business this
‘Mayr: Is there going tobe a parade here
in Copacabana?
PAULO: Definitely. We have several semba
groups neat here, you know. and they
all have paredes with thousands of
people So the streets are going to be
full of musicians and dancers. But we're
a bit wortied about the talc
‘Manpv. The tratfc?
PAULO: You see, we have heard that t
police are not going to close off al the
Streets during Carnival this year
MaNb¥: Why is that?
auto: Well. they say closed streets cause
‘mare trafic problems in the city, but
think it's really bad idea
IMaNb¥: But surely the traffic is going to be
moving very slowly. anyway?
auto: Yes. guess so, but there ae stil
gaing tobe too many cars ancl to0
many people together at the same time
|'worry about the children, They un
sverpthere. They don't look | tll you
children are going to get hurt. That's my
wor,
BS
TRACK 11
‘Tessa: Listen fim, you do remember it's
‘Mum and Dad's anniversary new
Sunday, dont you?
Jw: OF eourse Ido, Im going to get them
‘some really good wine. Theres a grest
wine place that’s just opened in town
see what they suggest there
‘Tessa: Oh yes, Mum and Dad will ike that
Ii: What about you then, Tessa?
‘Tess: Wel, 'm taking them tothe of
ext Thursday! booked the tickets
weeks ago,
liv: That's a nice idea. What are you going
tosee?”
‘Tessa: Oh, we'te going to the National to
‘see Carmen, I's Mum's favourite
Hiv: Have you spoken to Mat? What's he
joing to do?
“Tesst: No, ll cll him now... (Ste dials
‘Mott’ numer) Hi, Mat. R's Tessa here
Have you remembered?
Marr. Hi, Tessa... er remembered what
‘Tessa: Mum and Dads anniversary, of
Di sea TG ee oN eee Re ed ak Ck cage a ie a a ag ‘Marr: Oh no, tl forgotten all about it!
What can I get them for a present?
They ve got everything
‘Tessa: Oh, you'll think of something. Matt
IMarr: What are you and Jim getting them?
Tessa: Well lim’ going to buy some
special wine =
‘Marn. Thats tll buy them some really
ce wine glasses. And we reall coming
to your house for the anniversary dinner
next Sunday, aren't we?
‘Tessa: Yes. | see you dic’ forget that!
Tooking forward to it, Anyway, | must go
row. Im having my hair done at two
(clock, and fim’ going to give me a lift
Into town, Tak to you later
Marr OK, ‘bye for now
TRACK 12,
Jin: Happy anniversary! Have some
‘champagne Dad, and you too, Mum.
MoTHER: Tans, in. You te going to have
some, too, aren't you, dear?
FATHER: Sure, wl all have some. This is
cellent. think Il buy some for New
Years Eve, Where did you get it, im?
|v: From the new wine store in George
street
“Tessa: 'm going into town tomorrow, Dad,
Vl get you their catalogue
FaTHeR: Thanks, That would be helpful
MOTHER: Mmm, something smells good,
‘Tessa: Ah yes, the chicken. Excuse me,
everybody just check our dinner
Marr: And help you
‘Tesi: Thanks, Matt
[Mamianne: My name is Marianne. tm
thiry-s years old. live n a small town
about thiny miles from London. | us
totravel to London every day from
Monday to Friday, because | worked in a
bank nthe City. It's important to tell
you that, because the story I want to tell
you was also @ sor of journey for me
I need to tell you my story. | dont know
‘why exactly, but perhaps it's because |
haven’ told anyone else what
happened that year No, note
Robert, my husband
Teall began a few years ago. Actually it
was six ears ago. May the third, two
thousand. Yes, [remember the day very
well twas a Wednesday and it was
{ute sunny and warm for May. Net that
itwas a good day for me. Infact it was
the beginning of avery bad Lime for me
You see, lost somebody very sped
that day.
Audio Scripts
It was the beginning of anew century
the year two thousand! It was a good
time for everyone else~ and | thought it
was going to be good for us, too... for
‘Tony and me. We had plans. We were
{going to go on a joumey round the
orld to see countres we hadnt seen
before | wanted to go to South America
and vist Peru and Brall. Tony want
to see Australia and New Zealand. We
had bought the tickets and were
starting to plan the trp in detail. Tony
‘wanted to buy a van when we gat to
Australia and drive across the whole of
the country, He was s0 excited about It
So.wasi.
‘was stil going to work in London and,
ater wor, n the evening, I went
shopping for things to take with us.
‘Tat day, Tony was coming to meet me.
We were going toa restaurant for
dinner with his mother. Catherine
Catherine lives in Scotiand and she
‘wanted to come and say goodbye to us
before our adventure! said | would
wait outside Selfridges at six o'clock,
You know where mean? Tony was
{going to drive past and pick me up. You
Can't stop there for long, or the police
will get you! Anyway Twas there just
aller six. [was a it late ~ five minutes —
‘and thought perhaps I had missed
him. {knew he would drive round again
sol wasi't wore.
| was sill valting at six thirty. By seven
‘iclock Iwas warted, I rang his mabile
Itsaid ‘Your cal is being diverted and 1
left a message: "Tony, where are you?
Ring mo as soon as You can
He didnt ring me. n the end, started
towalk tothe tube I decided to go to
the restaurant and wait fr him there.
Anyway Catherine was going there, We
could wait together As | came out of
the tube at Russell Square I noticed
there was a message on my mobile. It
just said "Phone home’ I phoned ho
Twsited to hear Tony’ voice. He was
sing to say he had forgotten about the
rant or he couldn't find me, or
But it was my father who spoke to me.
Marianne, is that you? Darling you
must come home now There's been an
knew immediately. shouted down the
phone, Tonys dead, isnt he?
All my father said was, Tm sony
Matianne, Im so sorry
‘But that is along time ago, and its nat
the real reason why Ihave to tell you
my stowy
SASS
TRACK 14
LINDA: Good moming. The Cambridge
‘rms. Linds speaking. Hew can |
help you?
MIKE: Hi f¢ lke ro reserve a room, please
LINDA: Certainly, sic Are you booking for
yoursell, sit 01.7
Mike: Eno, ICS for my mother, Mis Alle
P Gamer
LINDA: That's G-A-RN-E-R?
Mike: Corect
Linba: Thank you. When do you need
the room?
Mike: ts for three nights, from May
the (Oth
Lixpa So, three nights from the 10th of
‘May, checking out on the 13h,
Moke: Tha’ right
Lixpa: Is that a single or double room?
MIKE: single please. onthe fst floor
if thats possible. My mother can't walk
‘upstairs easily. and she doesn't ike
elevators
Lvoa: Sort? Them | think you mean the
‘round floor
MIKE: OF course, yes. forgot = that's what
you call tin England ~ the ground
Toor
Lina: Can | put you on hold fora
moment, while | check?
MIKE: OK.
Lino 1m afraid we only have double
rooms avalable on the ground floor
‘Would that be all ight?
Mike: Oh... Well, OK. iftheres nothing
‘else Isa double the same price as,
single?
LNA: Yes, its exactly the same for one
person. Eighty five pounds per night
‘Thats Including breakfast
Mike: That's fine, then
Luna: And where do send the booking
eonfiration?
Mice: Ifyou send it to my mother, cate of
‘my aciress here in Cambridge, that
be fine. So thats Mrs Garner, cate of
Mike Gainer, King’s College, Camiridge
LinpA: Fine, Ive got that. Will Mes Gamer
‘nced any help with transport? We can
arrange fo collect her ftom the station i
you like
MIKE: No thanks, Im meeting her at
the alport, so Il bring her to the hotel
myself
Lina: OK, Mr Gamer
MIKE: Thanks. Thats It, then. Goodbye,
Lina: Goodby Audio Scripts
TRACK 15
Recorded message: You have reached the
‘Cambridge Concert Hall For information
‘on this month's performances, press one
‘To meake a booking, press tuo. For all other
‘enquiries press three
‘CLERK: Good morning, Box fice, Can |
help you?
Mike: Hl lke to book two tickets for the
‘Grove orchestra on May the 11th
‘CueRK: Where would you like to sit, si?
Mike: Well, what's avalable?
(CLERK: These are still some seats avallable
sir=a few inthe centre of the
auditorium or inthe side seats tothe
lett or right ofthe stage.
Mike: Ate they the same price?
‘CLERK: No, the centre seats are more
expensive. Theyre €18 each,
Mike: Well, could I have two seats in the
centre near the front?
CLERK: Let me see, there are tw9
fourth row, thats row D
Mike: Thats fine. take them
‘CueRk: OK. How would you lke to pay, sir?
Mike: pay now by creditcard
‘Cuek: Fine. Il just take some details,
What credit card i it?
Mike: It's Mastercard Express
‘CuErk: And could Ihave the name on the
‘ard, please?
Mike: Yes, i's Garner, initials MLE.
‘CuerK: And what's the number, please?
Mike: I's 4292-2006-4276,
‘CuERK: And the expiry date?
‘Mike: Let me se I's Qetober, 2008
‘Cueek: Thankyou, Mr Gamer. You can
collect your thats from the box office
up to thirty minutes before the
performance, or we can post them to
you if you prefer
(Mix: No, that's OK. Il collect them next
‘week. Thanks,
‘currk: You're welcome
SSeS
TRACK 16
Monica: Good morning, Asia Travel here
Monica speaking, How can I help you?
(Mg Lee: Hello, my name's James Lee. |
need to change the Might reservation |
made yesterday.
‘Monica: OX. Can | have your boo
reference please, Mr Lee?
ing
(Mi Lee: Yes, Ive got it here —its TA 1850,
‘Monica: Thank you. Here we are. Ive got
‘everything up on the computer screen
now. Sydney to Hong Kong on the 13th
‘of June, with a four hour stopover in
Singapore
Mr Lee: That’ it, Well, I have to pestpone
my departure now, $0 I'm leaving
‘Syelney onthe [5th June instead ofthe
1th. My arrangements for Singspore
have also changed and ll need two
days there now, bul still need to bein
Hong Kong on the I9th. have a
meeting there fst thing in the
moming.
Monica: Right, et me see... ys, sit.
‘Theresa fight on the 13th which
arrives in Singapore at ix titty pan,
local time.
MR LEE; That sounds fine. And from
‘Singapore to Hong Kong?
(Monica: Well theres a fight onthe Lath
at 5 pm. which gets to Hong Kong at
8.15 in the evening.
Mr Lee: | don’t think | can make that. Is
there a later fight?
Monica: Yes, there's one at 7 pm, which
arrives in Hong Kong at 2245,
MR L£e: Thats much better. take that
MoNica: Wel, ll check and confirm those
flights for you ight away, Mr Lee.
(MR Lee: Fine. And the ticket
Monica: They be ready early next
‘week Would you lke me to post
them to you?
MR Lee: No, it all ight. bein town on
‘Thursday. I can collect them then,
Monica: Fine. ll have the tickets and your
‘new itinerary ready for you, Mr Lee
TRACK 17
one
‘A: Susan Brown speaking. Please leave
Your message after the tone.
B: Sonty Susan, Its Jan here, [cant come
(on Thursday afterall. Can we make it
net week? Il call you tomorrow.
Two
‘A: Tm so pleased you'r coming wlth me
to the flower show on Saturday. It will
bea great help to me.
Bs Im looking forward to it. pick you up
at about ten o'clock
AA: That’ it. Wonderful
Three
A: or’ forget, we're going to the Aztec
exhibition on Sunday.
BB: Iesays herein the newspaper that
Its going to be very crowded at the
weekend. Why don't we go on
Tuesday instead?
[As Mm, perhaps you're ight Let’ do that.
Four
AA: Mello Martin. Is everything OK?
J & Hi Mum. {thought i better et you
| know We are coming by ear new net by
| tan, so there's no need to come tothe
| station to meet us
|: Ok, thanks frtling me, daring,
| expect you sometime nthe atemoon,
| suppose?
|B: Yes, about tee oflck
|
Five
|; Well ist going tobe OK for us to gato
Sheilas wedding? I want to confirm the
travel arrangements neat woe
B: Look | spoke to the boss today, and
ay [can take anytime off in
February Its our busiest month. So Im
alt
Tust can't come.
‘A: Oh dear, what are we going to do?
have to write to Sheila and explain
|
| six
| Suse waned check thr you
|
|
managed to get those theatre tickets
B: Of course. Two tickets for Wednesday
evening like you sald
‘ee
like it up here n the mountains. The aris
fresh and clean, and there aren't many
other walkers at this time of yer in May
the mountain lowers ae beau People
| often forge thatthe mountains arent ust
| there for winter sports. They are wondertul
| all year sound Such a change rom the ty!
| two
| {really enjoy fishing, s0 for me a perfect
day isto sk by he river, and wat for the
fishto bite {find a nice shady spot, and
take a few sandiches fo lunch. like
being on my own fora change. i'm lucky.
ean take home some nice ish or dinner
but always fee better etter a day like this,
ind it very relaxing
Three
Every summer, we go and stay wth our
‘cousins in the countryside, They ive in an
‘old house wth 8 wonderful view over a
valley, which i now ina conservation area.
‘There are woods and fields and it reminds
me of what the countyside used tobe lke
ive [nasa cil. We often go up into the
fel very ently in the morning and the
ctilren lov looking for biackberies and
Wild strawberries in the woods
Four
[ima keen birdwatcher, ard this lake has an
amazing number of waterbirds. Some are
| only here a cetaln times ofthe year of
| course, and keep a day tom year to year
[spend a day here about once a month, and
| more often n the late spring nd ealy
| Summer when the young birds appeat TRACK 19,
ALEX: Let's talk about where nee
going to go, Katie. We should book
something soon
Kami: Singapore or Penang... Mmm. They
bath sound so wonderful So exotic. So
‘warm, (laughing] Cant we go to both of
them? |
ALEX: You know wecant Wecant visit |
‘both places and buy some new
funiture for the fat
Kani: | know, but itis our honeymoon
ALEX: [think we should go to one of the
‘navel agents in town and talk to them,
We need to find out about airfares and
hotel rates, and 0 on
Kam: I'd like to go to place where
there's abit of nightie
ALEX: Mm, me too. And we'll need to think
‘about car hire and visas
amie; What about a package hal
‘Ate: Yeah, good ides. | could go into the
travel agent's on Saturday and find cut
whats availabe,
Kanie: OK, you do that while Igo to
‘Murn’s ete going fo choose the
flowers for the wedding and she Wants
to help me.
TRACK 20,
‘TRAVEL AGENT: Good moming. Can |help
ALEX: Hi need some information on
travelling to Singapore and Penang,
‘Travel AceNT: Well, it depends when you
‘an travel of course It's cheaper during
the oft;peak season
ALEX: Well, we want to travel in about 680
‘months! time
‘Travel AGENT: OK, Jet me see. Return
flights to Singapore are between £480
and £560 return and to Penang it's
‘bout the same, However if you fy to
Kuala Lumpur and take @
tus ride to Penang it wil be alot
cheaper, £375 per person in fact
ALEX: That's good, So Penang is much
‘cheaper to get to than Singapore. Right
Now what about hotel rates?
‘TRAVEL AGENT: You can expect to pay
between thiny and fory-ve pounds per
right in hotels in Penang,
‘ALE: Per person or per room
‘TRAVEL AGENT: Pe room.
ALEX And Singapore? Is it usually more
expensive?
‘Travel ACENE Yes. Singapore is usually
more exgensive than Penang
ALEX: So, Penang looks like the best place
for us. Um, let me think Ace there any
cheap package hold
TRAVEL AGENT: Yes, there are some good
ollers available, These brochures both
Fave details on package holidays that
‘might interest you.
ALEX: Thanks, Il ake a look at these and
call yu later in the week
TRAVEL AGENT: Fine, here's our card. lust
ask or Sandra. ifyou phone. and the
email address is on there too.
‘ALEX: Great. Thanks very much. Oh, |
forgot. there's just afew more things Fd
like to knw frst,
| SESE
TRACK 21
IaNES: Good moming. Newport If College
infomation serie. James eylor
speaking, How cant Rep you?
Rost: Hi. would like some information
about evening courses, plese
JAMES: Well we Rave lots of ferent
courses. What knd of curse are You
Teoking fo?
Rost ra frend of mine tld me you ran
‘shot evening courses in basic web
design
IAs: Tats ight We doa three or
sx week parttime basic web desien
Rosa, When do the three-week courses
begin?
IAMes: Tey stat on the second Monday of
‘very month
Rosa: How many hours per weeks the
tas
Thursday.
| Rosa: My rien also
small classes
Ines: Yes. We usualy have about ten
students, Never more than twelve
Rosa: That sounds good. How much si
three-eek course?
Javes: That course is
you . yes that course is
includes course materials —
Roms and a selestud kt
Ross: Him, Do you have any information
| Sou could send me?
| res: ves we do, Would you lke me
| to send you a brochure? ves full
Cetlly and the start Gates for exch
Rosa: Yes, please
Jaws: No trouble. just take your
details, Could you give me your name
and acres please?
12 hours per week, Monday to
aid you had quite
hat true?
lee me check or
£399, that
Wo CD
Audio Scripts
TRACK 22
Let me ell you about me and my brother,
Peter although Peter and [are twins, we
are very diferent. He's very outgoing, but
{rm rather shy. He’ also more adventurous
than am, However, we got on very well
together.
We also have very diferent ways of tldng a
break irom work. Although Peter has very
little money. he's travelling in Asia at the
moment. Ielax by going on long walks in
the countryside, but he finds thet boring.
He prefers to goto a diferent county, and
experience a differen culture
ASSES
“TRACK 23
ups: (recorded message) sorry, but Im
‘busy right now and cannot take your
call Please leave a message after the
tone, and il gt back to you.
one
Judy its Steve here im atthe apport. Sorry
tocall you at home, but | forgot to tell john
the meeting tomorrow has been cancelled
His line is busy now, so could you phone
him a bit later and let him know? Thanks,
Tbe back inthe office on Wednesday
Two
Judy, is Liz here, I's not important. | just
rang to see if you want to go toa film on
Friday after work Il all you again this
evening
Three
Hello, Jody Its Jenny here. lust to let you
know your mums birthday cake is ready
ve just finshed icing it and it looks lovely.
Tm inal day tomorrow if you want to pick
itup then
Four
uy, ts Sue from work Good news. We've
got that repo in fom the lawyers atlas
so Ive emailed it to you at home. [hope
you don't mind, but | thought this was the
best ching to do. [know you won't be in
the office tomorrow. You ean email me
about it if you want
Five
Hello, judy I's Bll here. Listen, fm having
8 few people round for dinner on Ssturcay
fight. say about seven thirty? Ifyou can
come, Gould you give me a cll? Thanks
very much, Talk to you later.
six
Ju, ts Dad. Just want to have a word
with you about Mums bintnday on Saturday
Have you bought her that necklave she
wanted? Il call again later so dont phone
me back Remember, were keeping this as a
surprise! Audio Scripts
TRACK 24
one
Joan: Hello?
Jupe: Hi john. tts Judy here
Jon: Hi Judy. What's up?
wD¥: Ive got a message from Steve. He
asked me to tell you the meeting
tomorrow Is cancelled
JOHN: | see. Did he give you a new date?
ube: No, but he'll be back in the office on
‘Weelnesday, so you can ask him then.
JouN: OK, that’s ne. Thanks for letting me
know, judy,
Jub¥: You're weleome. Bye now.
Two
Juve: Helio?
Lz: Hello, ludy? I's Liz. Did you get my
message?
ube: HI Liz Yes, | did, Thanks fr calling
back, Fe lave to see a movie with you
(on Friday. What's on?
LL Well, Nigt Must Came ison atthe
‘Odeon. Have you seen it? Ive heard its
very good,
ov: Oh yes, I want to see that. Sounds
‘reat, What time?
La: Mim, it starts at seven, so perhaps
"we could meet outside the cinema
about ten minutes before that?
lb¥: OK. That sounds fine, See you then,
Three
BLL: Ths is Bill Carter on 469474, Im
tunable to take your eal at present
Please leave a message after the tone
Joy: Hi, Bl t's dy retuoning your call
Te love to come to dinner on Saturday
but | may be a bit late. 'm going tov
my parents during the day = its my
mothers birthday, Im sute | could be at
your place by about eight. Is that al
right?
Breas
TRACK 25,
‘SHEILA: So, what have you found out,
Carol?
CAROL: OK. Last week I rang up Adventure
‘Sports Holidays. they have fe- ang
seven-day programmes where you can
choose one particular activity, or try
diferent things it you prefer. | said we
‘were interested in the onger
programme, but of course we need to
think about what we want todo.
ANDY: Sounds good. What sort of activities
do they ofier |
CCaroL: Well, ou can do climbing, walking,
ot-holing, horse riding, and theresa |
Take there where vou can do water |
sports too What are you interested in
Tom?
‘Tov lke to do some climbing, but Id
love to try paragliding too.
CCaROL: Yes, you can do that, ifthe weather
1s OK. What about you, Andy?
ANDY: i like to try everything! But I think
Te stat with horse riding
‘CaRoL: Oh, yes, Im sure you'd like that
‘you used to ride, didn't you?
Ano: Yes, but haven't been on 2 horse
for neatly ten years
CCaROL: Never mind, '™m sure youl be fine
“Tow: What do you want to do, Carol?
CAROL I'd ike to try water sports, maybe
‘canoeing or something like tha
Shet.a: Did they say anything about
‘accommodation?
CAROL: Oh, yes, now what di they say?
wrote it down ~ here we are. There are
turin rooms nith showers and they
provide a cooked breakfast and a hot
‘meal each evening. That’ al included
inthe price. Oh, and w
packed lunch to take with us each day
‘SHEILA: That sounds
when we want to go, ist It?
‘canoL: Yes. They sald they were booked up
for the rest ofthis month but they
could fit usin at the end of September
Tom: Do we have to
ve want to do now?
‘CaRoL: No, they said we need to let them
‘know one week in advance so that they
can get the equipment ready
ANDY: And how much does i cost
CCaroL: That depends on what activities we
choose. But they asked us to send a
fifty pound deposit each when we book
ANDY: Well, let’ do It! Sounds great to me!
TRACK 26,
AAnpy: Well that’s day one and I'm
‘exhausted!
‘caro: Ir was great though, wasn't i? How
ld you get on, Shella?
SHEILA; Fantastic. Tom and | got that realy
rice instructor You know, the man who
talked to you and Andy lastnight in the
tar?
CCaROL: Ch yes, I remember him
SueiLa: Well, today we did some practice
wall climbs, which were quite easy
really. Tomorrow hes taking us ¢o
Harpers Rock to do some moce serious
climbing .'m looking forward to tha
CCaRoL: Where's Harpers Rock?
‘To: Not far fram here. Do you remember
the lake which we passed on the way
here yesterday? Well. it's near there
‘Anyway, what about you, Carol? How
was your day?
‘CaRoL: | spent the day on the water It was
wonderful -cool and quite relaxing We
‘anced down the river fom the le to
the island. We're going todo the next
stretch ofthe river tomorrow - there'll
be some rapids so that should be
‘exciting. How ld your horse cing go,
andy?
ANDY: Good, but | gota rather lany horse
tat wanted ta stop and est all the
time. | had to work hatd to keep him
raving!
‘caroL: Hope he did't est your packed
lunch, too.
ANDY: No laughing}, but that reminds me
Im really hungry. What time is dinner?
CGaroL: On Andy, youre impossible!
SSeS)
TRACK 27
Toe Tim Haris here Can I speak to Sue
‘Sue: Hi Tim! Great to hear your voice! How
TT I'm fine, and thanks for your eral
Look, Im calling about the conference
you mentioned. lar going Co It and 1
wonder If we can meet up.
‘Sue; Sure. When are you going to be
there? Im getting there on the Monday
and Im staying until
Tor Well, be arriving |
and staying until Frid
‘SUE; So we could meet up on Thurs,
then
‘Ti Yes let's get together after the
Tomning session on Thursday and have
lunch or something
‘SUE: Good idea. Where wil you be stay
“ive Not sure yet, but Ill emall you before
You leave. Anyway, how ar things?
SSUE: OK. fine, thanks, Ive worked here In
Gaksvood for about a year now. And you?
“Tine Well, fm staying in Japan untll my
‘contract finishes in December, but
then... well, Ul tell you all about it
when we meet
SuE: Mim, sounds Interesting!
| ESSERE
TRACK 28,
dey
Wednesday
| Manne: You see the story ally begins
| Stew months late Ofcourse there
‘would be no story if Tony was stil alive,
‘We would have had our wonderful
holiday and we would be maried and
living in our lovely house together and... that didnt happen.
Instead, Iwas still working in London,
Inthe same job. I didnt go.on my tip
round the world, of course. | dide' do
anything, except think about Tony and
‘what | had lost. My parents ere very
good, They sai | could stay with them
‘uni felt better so I ci. Then | began
to want to go back othe house where
‘Tony and | had lived together. twas
very hard, but | was sure | wanted to 60
back there
‘The house felt so empty and cold, it
was autumn now ~ October - but |
wanted to be there because thought it
was like being close to him Close to
‘Tony. | mean. I went back to work and
sfarted catching the tain | used to
catch, Itwas about a week later on a
‘old, wet moming,
[MaRIANNE: i the train (9 wor} Oh, excuse
me, ists seat taken?
Man: No, I dont think so.
MARIANNE: Thanks, 1am lucky
Maw: Lucky?
MARIANNE: Yes. This train's usualy fll. 1
‘often have to stand al the way
MAN: Bo you? Poor ou
MARIANNE: Not relly 'm used 10 It and L
loys get a seat on the way home, You
dont travel to London very often?
Man: Oh yes. Every day
MARIANNE: How strange, [thought He
must know that its dificult to find a
seat on this train in the momines. He
Sounded so worried about me too. How
sweet — bul how orl! In fact he was
quite an odd man altogether was
sitting on the seat infront of him and |
‘aula [ook at him without him thinking
Twas being rude. He looked young -
about the same age as me, | suppose
No more than thiny, Im sure, He was
wearing a dark suit and
2 hat just ike the photo of my
srandiather in my parents’ ving room.
That would have been more than fity
sears ago, m sure, | mean, nobody
wears a hat to go to work today, do
they? A baseball hat, maybe but not 2
proper hat.
Suddenly, he noticed | was looking at
him. He smiled the most wonderful
smile
‘Maw; What's the master?
MARIANNE: Oh, m so sorry. Nothing tall
{just saw you had a hat like my
srandiathers.
Maw: Oh,
MARIANNE: embarrassaf. | mean, Its a very
nice at, Do you work in London?
1 was so embarassed that he noticed |
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was watching blm,
We talked a bit move about this and
that Nothing really When he stopped
ssnlling and Was listening to me talking
about my job and where lived, |
thought he looked sad, bus l wasn't
sure.| dont usually talk to people on
tains, Gur I felt OK talking to him.
The nextday when | caught the train
caw him and immediately went over to
him. The seat opposite was free again 1
sat down
Maw: Hello again, it must be your lucky
MARIANNE: Yes It nce
MAN: Yes,
MARIANNE: An! that was the beginning
very day that week, there was a seat
free opposite him and, every day, sat
down and we talked unt the train
Liverpool Street station.
the tube to get the Central Line to
St Pauls,
| was still feeling terribly dawn about
‘Tony but those few minutes on the
train every morning made me fe!
better It was a ltl bit of light in a very
clark sky at that time.
A week later. | got on the train and saw
there was someone in my seat. My seat!
You know I mean the sest opposite
him. He looked up and saw me ancl
‘gave me that wonderful smile again
MAN: Bo you want to sit down?
MARIANNE: No thanks, fin
Don't
It did't matter anyhow I could stand
there and look at him and it felt goed.
The next day and the next it wes the
same, There was always someone
sitting in the seat. stood as lose
him as possible and sometimes we
talked and sometimes we didnt. I Iiked
to watch him looking out of the
window. He looked sad then, | wanted
him wh
Then, one day it was about two weeks
ere [ust arriving at Liverpool
Street and he got out of his seat and
Maw: You look s0 sad, my dear
[MaRiaNNe: Do I? | thought It was you whe
looked sad
‘Then we had to get out and follow the
crowd and I lost him.
He called me my dest. | remembered
that was what my grandfather called
re. It sort of made me feel warm and
comfortable. Since Tony died, lhedn't
fel ike tat
TRACK 1
I thought the play Siar the Nit on
"Thursday night was absolutely wonderful!
‘The acting was superb and I thought Jenny
Hoffman as Carole was excellent, Well
done, all of you. This was TV drama at its
best!
B
(Ch deart What isthe matter with Saturday
night TV? Last night there was one ol film
‘which Ihave seen atleast three times
Good, but not very good. This was followed
by two hours of football. Very boring! Im
sorry but not all of us are Footbal crazy, 20
‘wouldnt it be nie if you could make
Satuiday night Ta bt beter for more of
G
‘Thank you, thank you, thank you! Yes, you
have got it right this time with the
absolutely fantastic Robbie Williams
‘oneart I heard the concert was 60
‘crowded you could hardly see the tage
So it was great to be able to sit in my own
Tving room with a cup ofcoflee and watch
the amazing Robbie!
D
1 hate to say this, but (think the evening
news is getting worse. Instead of having a
factual account of things that are
happening in the world today we get silly
stories and very litle real news at all Last
night [could hardly believe my ears when:
the news-reade began telling us joke! I
wasnt even funny.
E
Congratulations on your latest qui show.
Te might not be everybodys cup of tea but
thought it was funny, clever and very
entertaining Til watch it next week but
can't you put iton a it earlier in the
evening? Midnight isa bit late for me and
many others, lexpect
a
Ee
‘TRACK 2
(Maw; What shall we do today?
Wonaw: What telly lke to do is visit
ait gallery.
'Maw: It's going to be very busy there this,
‘rotning. Why dont we go this
afternoon just before it closes?
Wonn: You're perfectly right. The queue
‘ocked awfully long yesterday So what
shall ae do this merning? its gaing to
be very hot, so don't want t9 do too
much, Audio Scripts
Man: Absolutely Let's just go and find
a calé near the river and watch the
tourists,
Wonan: §
need 10
of euros,
‘Maw: | said you would need mote money
‘Woman: | know. I didnt think about it
Maw: Precisely!
‘WOMAN: What do you mean?
Maw: You never think about money
‘Woman: That's not fat | just thous!
would get some when we got here
Ajay, t's boring to think about
money all the time.
Man: | couldh’t agree more but then
youve got me to oak ater you!
\WowvAN: Ot yes? And who was it who
remembered to pack the passports?
Maw, You did, darling. OK, let's stop there
‘ond stat our day by getting out ofthis
hotel room,
'WoVAN: What a wonderful ides! Youre
right, let's g0 and enjoy ourselves.
nds like a good idea. think
= some money. Im nearly out
eSene)
TRACK 3
one
A: You know what | fancy? Some of these
strawberries. They look absolutely
delicious
B: I suppose so, although the raspberries
look beter.
|: OK, then, let's take some raspberries
Now, where's the bread?
Bs Over there In aisle seven.
Two
2: don't know which way to go = let or
right? Left goes to Dartmeet, think
thas on the way,
Bi Mmm... yes, think tis, Well there's no
min tying, we can always turn back
if we have to,
A; Yes, of If we see someone we can ask
them!
Three
| im convinced that horse Is going to
tin, He looks really ood
B: I's possible. but just because he leaks
good doesn't mean he can run faster
than the oxhers
Av Still i's worth a ty, isnt 1
2 Goon then. Put your money where your
‘mouth is
Four
Ak: Please don't give me that much pasta.
don't want to put on any more weight
1m already ton fat
y's very good for you.
much fat In I
‘A: Pethaps you're right, and anyway it is
B: Mine too!
Five
A [think Tom must be stronger than
(Owen. Hes atleast six centimetres
taller, 13 say
Bs [see what you're saying, but just
because he's taller, it doesnt mean he's
stronger
A: No, but Tom works out atthe gy three
tUmes a week co that must make a
difference
B: Perhaps, and Owen never takes a
exercise
SSeS
TRACK 4
one
A: Ithink we've got to buy a new car We
simply can't get by with the old one.
By Jagree we need one but we don't have
(0 buy a new one. We can get a good
second-hand car.
A But relly Ike this new one. There's
plenty of room forthe children. and lots
(of space for luggage. I know it's alot of
money but its worth i
1B Im afr I cant agree with you about
the price. think its fa too high. New
cats are much too expensive. Lets look
at these second hand eats over here
A: Oh all ight
Two
‘A: Itwas terribly nolsy in the
yesterday. It was those kids again
massing about with thelr skateboard,
B: Well, they have to play somewhere
‘Once the holidays are overt get quiet
gain
‘Ac Idon't think its right, | mean, do thelr
patents even know where they are
B: Come on, Jenny, have you forgotten
‘what was Ike to be young? They are
just enjoying themselves
‘A: Ijust think that teenagers today seem
tado what they like and I don't think
its night
B: Do you mean you think young people
have too much freedom these days?
Thats not really how | se it.
‘A: How do you see it then?
B: [think kids are the same as they've
always been Is just that we've got ld
and come of us get cross too easily
A: Hmm!
Three
A: What do you think ofthis dress?
Hove itt
B: Im not sure
A Come on, be honest: tll me what you
think. Its beautiful material, srt?
B: doesnt sult you. I dan’ lke you
inte,
A: Dont you? I think you're mistaken. This,
is just the colour | was looking fr.
B: [prefer you in something a bi lighter
A But you must agree: | do look good
B: Ifyou say so
A: Oh, Mum!
Four
‘A: What 'm looking for is something big
‘enough for us allo sit together
‘comfortably, Don't you agree?
B: Sounds expensive. Are you sure we
{vt make do with what we've got?
here's nothing wrong with it
A Neil, you are impossible! Our sofa is
falling apart! We need # new one. Oh,
er thate!
A; That sola over there, is just what we
reed. Come and sit dow on it. Ooh’
comfonable, What do you think
Nell? thinkwe should get this ore We
canallsiton it!
B: cant really go a
ong with you there
les much too big, won't itn the
house,
A Lets measure it then
Five
[Ar What shall we do for Ciistmas
this year?
Bs Well, my parents want us to stay
with them,
‘A: And my parents want to.come here
Bs: Oh dear And what do we want?
A: None of the above! Shall we do
something completely different?
B: Such as?
‘A: You know, really ike to go to New
Yok or Christmas this ear Int t00
B: I dont really agree but i that’s where
you want to go les go there!
ou! You ate the best husband in
B. But not the richest. my darling!
TRACK 5
| simply don't believe you!
He really loves chocolate! Audio Scripts
RETR ed Bees
TRACK 8
‘One
My name's Sophie and ike to party! My
favourite things
moment is bright red witha jon cut neck
{and short sleeves. I's quite tight and short,
‘and like to wear high heels with it. You
Should see me!
Two
rm Mark and fm not really int
clothes. All the same Iike to be
‘comfortable, | usually wear jeans and a
long-sleeved shir. I don’ like sweaters so
when its cold | usually put on fleece
facket. ve got thre. all blue
Three
Hello, m Owen, I work in the city. ma
Journalist for a national newspaper and
balieve i or not, | have fo wear a sult for
‘most jabs. don't mind because usually
the people fm interviewing, talking to, you
know. sell they're i sults too. Well the
men are. dont always wear a tie but |
always put on a white shir.
Four
Yes, Im Madeline and tm a doctor {dont
wear a white coat, though. [have to look
smart but | usually wear a skirt or trousers
with a nice top ora sweater | wear fat
shoes because I'm on my fet all day. fm
fon ight duty [sometimes wear trousers
but not jeans Pity. because thats how |
Tike to dress at home.
Five
| wear tracksuit bottoms they call them
joggers now. and trainers and a sports
Shift most of the time. All the people at
The spores centre wear the same Obmously
‘we have to help people on the training
machines and in the gym and pool so its
the most sensible thing to wear. Even the
manager wears a tracksuit except when he
has to goto a meeting In fact I don't even
havea sult!
Ges
TRACK 7
1 You know it's completely ridiculous!
2. Imaaid it's out of the question fo
you to goto the concert
3. Of course not! There's no way he can
work in that factory
4 You've got to be wrong about this,
5 don't believe it!
6 Ws quite absurd to think ne can
become a film sta.
‘cami: What would you do Ifyou
lottery Guy? Would you ele up work?
Guy: Me? Im not sure. think Fd rather
keep my job and just take lots of
holidays in nice places
‘Cami: Like where?
{Gute think my frst choice would be
Nepal
‘Cait: Nepal? Why would you want to go
there?
Guy: To climb a mountain, of couse
‘Thats where Everest is, lke to go up
itin a hot alr balloon. Wicked!
‘Car, What abour you nen?
‘STEPHEN: IF| won say a million pourds,
iy fist choice would be to g0t0 a
beautiful tropical sland somewhere for
a fantastic holiday
Carin Me too, But think Fd prefer to
spend most of the money on building @
‘Seimming pool in my garden,
Guy: Both of you ae so boring! think if
won enough money Id take a tp in a
spaceship to the moon
STEPHEN: Guy, that's imaossible!
Gur No, it isnt. You can do anything if
you've got the dosh
Cextin: Youre crazy, Guy, Wouldn't
you rather buy a spor car o
Hollywood or something
Henow | woul
Guy. Certainly not. think probably
rave to Austalia though,
STEPHEN: Now, I< like that too ~ its gor a
‘wonderful climate
Ses
‘TRACK 9
hat?
‘one
Its delicious! This is one of the best Ive
‘ever had! Cant understand why you don
like them, You know | could eat one every
day
Two
‘This isthe best thing to do afte a long
hard day atthe offs, can simply lie here
soak myselrin the water and forget the
troubles of the da. Great!
Three
Why do Ido it? Bacause isthe greatest
thal there is. know its crazy and
dangerous but thats what makes it such
fun, Rs the risk that makes it ext exciting
forme!
Four
ove it. Two weeks with nothing to do
except lie here. he most | dois read a
book oF walk upto the bar fr a drink ora
bite to eat. I's a marvellous way to wind
sown,
Five
‘To my mind. its the nearest thing to pure
enjoyment. [find | go into another world
and the music just kindof takes over. Its
truly awesome. I recommend it to anyone
{a5 2 way to feel happy and content
Scene)
TRACK 10
‘one
The trouble i, 1's so boring! I come in
‘every day at the same time and see the
same people and do the same things. |
detest the thought of coming in at all
Mondays are the worst because I know Ive
got the whole week ahead of me. I'd rather
‘Work outside. but Im only qualified to
workin a office,
Two
It's been miserable al week. Yesterday it
rained all day and by the time | got to work
[was soaked, I can't bear walking to work
inthe rain Going by bus when its raining
isnt much better as | always get wet at the
bus stop,
Three
| know some people eat burgers and pizzas
all the time but I disike all that sor of
junk focd. Give me good home cooking
‘any day. You know, Id rather have a cheese
Sandwich or something than the sort of
filed stuf most kids eat today
Four
I don't think tm a very god driver but | am
quite careful Those big leries on
motorways make me really nervous. But
what I ate moce then anything is when
ople drive really close up behind me.
‘That is so rude!
Five
Im aftald | cant stand the people who live
next door. There are five of them and they
‘ate always fighting and arguing. You
‘Should hear the noise they rate! Last
night, thelr shouting woke me up at two In
the moming Its dreadful
Reese
TRACK 11
MARIANNE: After that tlme, when he called
me ‘my dea’ as we were leaving the
train | didnt see the man inthe tal
every day. Sometimes the ran was Just
00 fll and all | could see was the top
(of is head by the window. Sometimes |
Gainer
mn saw his hat moving through the crowd
atthe station
Then, one day, was siting opposite
tim agaln and the tain stopped. It
‘often stopped, but that day it stopped
fora long time, We stared talking, and
the rest ofthe people on the train
disappeared. | could hear nothing
‘except the sound of our voices. It was
like being ina diferent world. @
wonderful world,
‘Maw: You know, my dear, I don't know your
(MARIANNE: It.
IMaN: No, don't tell me, Let me guess. sit
Miranda?
[MaRIANNE: No, but it begins with
'Maw; You don't look lite a Mavis or a
Maureen
MARIANNE: I hope nat! I dont like those
‘Maw; Then it must be Matle or Marianne,
IMaraane: Yes, i's Marianne, You are
clever
‘Maw; Not really. its a pretty name fora
prety gr. new a French woman in
the war called Marianne,
[Marianne Which war?
[Max: It doesn't matter. long time ago.
‘She was the mother af someone [Was
very fond of
[Maraawse: You sound sad when you
say that.
IMaN: Perhaps, Anyway. My name is Philip,
MARIANNE: Nice to meet you Pall.
Alewahina)
Max: And you Marianne. Now will you tell
‘me why you have sad ees?
IMawiawNe: Do my ees look sad? Yes. It's
true, lam sad sometimes: no, !m sad
‘most of the time
IMaN: Can ask why...?
IMaRIANNE: For some reason, | didnt mind
him asking me. When my fends and
family asked me how Iwas feeling, or if
‘wanted to tak about Tony, | said no
Ichur too much. But this time, in the
train with Philip, Lust didnt mind at
all
Lost somebody. A man, He was called
Tony and |loved him very much, But he
dled, He was on his way fo see me.
‘vas waiting for him outside a shop in
Oxiord Street. He never came. He died
in car aceldent. A lomy ran into him,
‘Thal was it. Nothing more. The end of
ny if, really. Stupid isnt i?
Man: That is very sad for you. But you are
sii here. Tm glad about that
Per ant ee Of ee a ee ida ea
Manian: But it's so hard, Sometimes 1
‘don t wari to be
Man: kno
MARIANNE: | locked at him and | knew then
that he did know. He knew how I was
Feeling
And then something happened. | don't
know what it was, but the sadness went
‘away a DE. I smiled at him and | put my
hhand out to him, {ink he touched my
hand, but im not sure
After that, we went on talking, but now
@ about happy things. cant
ber exactly what they were but,
by the time the train was coming into
the station, we were laughing
{old him | thought he looked so funny
In hat and how | watched his hat
walking through the crowds towards his
bus. He sad he liked being the ‘hat man
| Isat on the tube to St Pauls and | felt 1
‘was in a dream. My hat man was on hi
way somewhere elge but | would
probably see him tomorrow. As | walked
towards my office | wanted to laugh. |
remembered that all knew about him
was his name: Philp.
| never thought | would fancy @ man
called Philip. It was such an old
fashioned name | laughed again and 1
saw someone give me a strange look 1
‘ould see the newspaper headline:
"Mac woman seen laughing her head off
In city stieet Police called
‘The thing was, I dic fancy im, andl t
felt good,
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TRACK 12
Ross: Hello. everybody, Thank you for
‘coming to this special club meeting. As
some of you knew my name is Ross
‘and Iam the club manager this year. 1
would lke to begin by asking for your
views on the cost of membership [thas
been £20 forthe last few years and if ne
going to offer more activities, et
then | think we are going to have to
consider putting it up. Yes, lessica?
Jessica: Thanks. Ive been a member fora
‘year now and | think the membership
fee i to high. IF have to pay more Im
afraid Fl have to think twice about
being a member 'm in 3 low paid job
‘two small children to look
‘Tosx: | agree with less
Ross: Whats your name, please?
‘Toby: Toby Edwards, | can understand why
‘Yu want to put the fees up, as we need
the money, But I think some members
‘ought to pay less
Ross: What sort of members, Tob
Tos: Well, people like Jessica who can't
afford the fee
Ross: Well, we can think about that. What
‘bout if other members agree to pay.
sey, another €5 a year?
Torr: Fine by me,
Jessica: And me, That would be great.
Ross: And what do people think about the
social activities? Tm very keen for
members to decide what soca
‘ctvities we arange.
Jessica | think we should put on more
social events lke the discos we have on
Saturdays. And perhaps we could go to
Some sporting events?
Torr: What would be really good is if we
‘ould arrange a bus to take us there
Nota of us ean drive
Ross: Well, thanks for those ideas. You
nou, I wonder If we have too many
meetings? Would it be better if we had
meetings on Saturdays instead?
Jessica No good for me, 'm afraid. have
he children to look after on Saturdays
Ross: OK, no change there, then, Can we
Tove on now to the idea of finding a
nex location for the club?
ToBy: Can't see anything wrong with where
itis now
Ross: Well, my idea i to find a new
‘bulding with more rooms and perhaps
agarden
Jessica: Sounds good but It would have to
'ee inthe town centre for me.
Tos: And would it cost more?
Ross: Does anyone else have any vlews on
this? {really would lke to Rear what
everybody thinks.
Bes
TRACK 13,
Man: Hell. its Mand from the Four
‘Square Furniture Company here. I'm
phoning to speak to Mus Webber
Mrs Weesr: Speaking
MANDY: Oh, Mrs Webber, lam calling
‘bout your order fora dining table and
Six chairs
Mrs WeBner: Oh dear is there 2 problem?
Manor: Yes, Im afraid we have had some
problems at the factory We have had
Some supply problems atthe factory
and the wood that you wanted hasn't
Mrs WeBaeR: Oh, so what does that
Manor: Unfortunately, we are notable to
deliver your Furniture next week as we
promised In fact, there is going to be a Audio Scripts
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you ordered ‘mother and you know how she can talk
[Mss WEBBER: That's tebe, ve already | Well tried to stop her but when I finally
Traited overa month. Imay have to | tof the phone, the food was burt. I
cancel the ordet. | was disgusting so we had to eet a
Mai: lam extremely sorry about this, | ‘areavast
madam. We can offer you a discount on | Three
the original price. | 1am sorry | didn't see you yesterday. |
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time to do all the revision | needed to do.
FRRCK 14 | yas working long hours in the shop so it
A: Let me see, I like four samosas wasn't my aut really.
please
B: Would you lite the lamb samosas, or | ERSPSWESSTETY
the vegetarian ones?
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A: Vegetarian, please | . -
| carou: Hello. Ieannie, Its Carol here.
B: Fine. Anjthing else?
| ~ Look, m just phoning up to say sorry
A: Yes, 250 grams of cheddar cheese, about lastnight.
please
B: OK, And..? | carou: You know ~ the argument my
‘A; That brie looks good. i like a piece of husband had with David during dinner
that, please Jeanie: Ob that! | was in the kitchen
By Anything else? | most af the time, think
Ae Yes, somecl those black olives, think | cypou; Well hought Luke was very rue
eer nee | JEANNIE: Do you think so? | just thought he
Jeannie: What do you mean?
B. The back ones are from Grece. | "gota bit annoyed because David didnt
A: OK. have a small pot of those gree with what he Was saying
please: And can ty the italian | ccarou: Exact thats what! mean! You
Slam? ‘hase usa Seat meal and we were
are allhaving 3 lovely evering when Luke
Started going on about how: we should
stay at home for our holidays and not
9 to fancy, exotic places lie the
Caribbean. He knows perfectly well th
you two are of to Jamaica this year
Buea Essa JEANNIE: Yes, that's true
TRACK 18 | CAROL: Well will ou accept my sincerest
‘apologies?
one f
Well was driving down the High See: | JEANWE: Of course wll No problem
B: Certainly = here
‘A: Mmm, very nie, Il have [00 grams, in
thin slices, please
B: Fine Il ust do that for you
i Ana, fs not you who should be
and this dog ran cut into the road. Of
course | put the brakes on quicky but then | _ 2Polostsing
the eat ran into a lamo-post Honestly, | CAROL: Quite. It should be Luke but I don't
wasnt driving very fast. t was.an eecident | think he realises he was being rude
Two | Jeanne: rm sure David doesnt elthes
‘Oh dear, it was a bit of a disaster but | CaRot: So, is that all right with you?
couldn't help it! You see, I was making the
JEANNIE: Carol, you are thoughtful, but
theres no need to apologise. Let's
forget about it
‘Cago1: Thanks Jeannie, let's forgive and
forget
SSeS
TRACK 17.
One
Oh, no, This isnt ight at al! Look, fm
affald thatthe sleeves are much too long.
‘And it's much too loose inthe body. Have
you got it in blue in a smaller size?
Two
Help, its freezing i's much colder than |
thought it would be Tm going to have to
‘get out immediately [cant stand it Quick!
Get me a towel
Three
A, 2 nice cup of tea. This i just what
need to warm me up. Help! ts boiling!
Why did you tll me? Fve burnt my
mouth, Give me some cold water.
Four
[rm not going to eat it, you've given me too
much, ' don't care ifits good for me, 1
dont lke tril have some more carots
instead. You know I hate broccoli
Five
No, Fm not going to go and play tenis.
[im too tired. Find somebody else to play
with, Anyway, tm fed up with tennis.
Benen
TRACK 18,
‘One
Yes, Mr Brown, | understand what you're
saying. Im very sorry about the dificult. It
you can just hold the line a moment Fl
put you through to customer services,
‘They be abe to help you
Two
‘Well, Jook into it for you. Ifyou can find
your customer number il be able to Sort
‘out your problem more quickly Is it
possible that you gave us the wrong
hhumber see, can't worry. Leave it
with me. Til see what lean do.
Three
Hello there? Yes, its Chambers Furniture
store here. Could you just speak up a bit,
please, madam, Im afraid it's very noisy
here... Thank you, that's much better.
[Now you were saying that the chalr you've
been sent isthe wrong colour .. I see,
how very annoying! Now I need to rake
down your name address and phone
rhumber and check we've got one in yellow.
How does that sound? ... Good
Sere
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Four
How can |help? Im very sory to hear
that... No, thats not right at all. Il Took
Into It straight away. ty to cal you back
in half an hour, ill you be available?
Good, Il do that and then I should be
able to tell you how we can sort out the
problem
Five
No, sit You see. its nothing todo with me.
No, the suppliers are responsible forthe
duality. We are just a delivery compary. If
you ring the number at the bottam of the
receipe then youll get their head fice
(OK? Thanks “Bye.
Sees
TRACK 19
1 Tm sory, but you'e wrong there. its
not tre. He's planning to train as a
lawyer
2 Uharly think so. tm not neatly clever
‘enough to be a doctor!
3 Fm sure gave you twenty pounds but
you've only given me five pounds
change. That can't be right, can i?
Could you check t again, please?
4 Oh no, it isnt ike that at all. They
actually want me to go and work
abroad
No, it wasn't me, you must be
mistaken. I as at home watching
television last night with my cousin
{6 You're wrong, you know. don't want to
be very rch just want enough money
tobe comfortable
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TRACK 20,
onan: Well Im very unhappy about the
‘dea
"Max: What do you mean?
Wonan: If there's a new nightclub, the
‘wrong sort of people wll come into
town
Max: The wrong sort of people. I suppose
you mean young people?
‘onan: | mean noisy people. Who wants
lots of noisy people in the town centre
Jate at night?
(Max: Well. there could be some good
things about it
Wonan: Such as?
Man: There would be somewhere for
young people to go. At the moment
they ust hang around the centre of
town getting into trouble.
onan: Exactly
‘Man: But if they hada place to go and
enjoy themselves then that would be
Deter, would it
‘Woman: I see what you are saying, but
there’ stil going tobe alot of noise
when people make thei way home,
Man: Perhaps, but that would only be for 2
short time, Anyway, the place where
they want to apen the nightclub is in
the shopping area — not many people
live there. Don't you think we can reach
‘3 compromise on this?
Woman: Possibly.
"Man: Good, so you don't think it's a
completely crazy des?
Woman: No, but there's sure to be a lot of
ress and liter isnt there?
Man: Wel, we could make the nightclub
responsible for clearing up any liter.
Woman: m not sute that will work
Mane We can say that Ifthere isa lot of
‘mess and they dont clear it up quickly
then we ull have to lose the club.
What do you think?
‘Maw: So, all in all we agree that itis @
good idea to have a nightclub in town?
Wouan: Well, maybe, But | stl think we
need to discuss the details with the
club owners,
'Man: Fine! Perhaps we can find a solution,
tral
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TRACK 21
MARIANNE: I was starting to feel beter, and
the only reason was Philip. Of couse, 1
would never forget Tony, but somehow
itdide't hur in quite the same way.
Philp was so good at getting me to talk
and it didn't seem strange that he told
‘me nothing about himself. | was so full
ff things | wanted to tel him about
Tony and he just listened. He was such
2 good listener.
| remember one day very well. It was 2
‘Monday, and | had had a really bad
weekend. | felt so alone and vet | didn't
want to see anyone, I spent most of the
time sitting in font ofthe TV. On the
Monday morning | couldn't wait to see
Philip. Ian to the station anc jumped
fon the train. I couldnt see him at rst
and then I saw his hat, next to the
‘window
I went over to him and quickly threw my
bag on the seat and then sat down. He
looked up at me and smiled
Pup: Hello Marianne!
MARIANNE: Phew! I'm so pleased to see
you today
Phir Why? What's the matter?
Maniane: Nothing really. mean nothing
different | just had a bed weekend,
Thats all
PIP: Im sorry to hear that, my dea
Were you thinking about Tons?
Manian: Yes, but | was also thinking
‘about me. You know I'm nearly 30 years
‘ld and | feel as if were 60.1
sometimes think there's no good reason
togoon
Pattie: You have had alot of pin anit
makes You tired, AS ifyou were old?
Manian: Exactly! How do you always
know what Im feeling. Philip? Is tthe
same for you?
Puiu; It cant be the same as you are
feeling, can it?
(Marianne: | suppose not. You know what?
This weekend I just wanted to be with
Tony, Nothing else. Just be with him,
even though he's dead,
Pru: Give me your hand, Marianne
[MaRtaNNe: And I ic. His hand was strong.
and he held my hancl and I eied. Later |
took my hand away to look fora tissue
in my bag. My hand felt so col.
Ie was later, when 1 was thinking about
this conversation, that | remembered
what e sald. Or rather, what he didnt
say, He hadr't answered my question
When | asked him if it was the same for
him... this paln .. he didn't say. 1
wanted him to tell me about himself
but he didn't,
‘Alter work that night. thought alot
about our conversation and looked at
the hand he had held. knew
something was happening, [knew that
Philp was very important for me. think
Iwas in Lave with him. I decided that
night that Trust tell him. If dirt
there was a possibility | would lose him
without ever knowing anything about
him.
{As [walked to the station the next day, |
thought about what | was going to say.
‘Look Philip, you've been so kind to
me, You'e listened to me going on
bout my Tony day ater day. sorry,
because ! think you have asad story to
tell as well and [havent listened to you
fatal, want to know all about your lif
You see, think love you
‘When I got to the station, the tran was
lust coming in. a5 a bit late, know,
land when I got on the train it was
already ful of people. There were so
‘many people that I couldnt move. |
couldn't see Philip, not even the top of
his head.
As the win started to move, tied 10
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ster the tone,
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department, and its this afternoon Beis |
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: people and the whole thing lsted five oclock today BEReTS. fm phoning from PVA. This isa
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your studlo booking for Thursday. You are
Two Five booked in studio A between ten and four.
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is that Mrs Green? fs that you Keith? Its Barry tupat our end, We have ancther booking
paces eee eS | from another group forthe aftemoon —
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sou cartoday and studlo Bis big enough for you all'm
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‘course we will Iet you have the smaller
Studio at avery reasonable price. We could
let you have it fr £200 forthe day. think
studio Ais £450 forthe day. Anyway \Fyou
‘ould just let me know. I'm on 6574321
Two
Hi Anna, its Nick here. Ive been given two
tickets forthe match tonight I cant go but
Folin ean so Tve given him one ticket.
‘dgest't want 10 go on his own sol
suggested you. Hope you dont ming.
“Anyway, if You do want 9 go, can you call
him on his mobile and let him know? He
ants to meet you outside the ground at
six. | said he had to take you out fr a drink
after, What do you think? Answar, Fis
mobile number is 077965432108, Thanks a
lot. By the way the ticket cost me £23 so
your can have it for £10. This is really urgent
so please get in touch with him ASAP
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