Tapescripts Student’s Book 11 Bright

Unit 1
Exercise 1 – Page 20
Mark: My friends say that I don't often agree with them and ask sometimes like I know
everything. I guess I can be hard to deal with that times, hmm not the easiest person, but
I really do care about my friends.
Joss: Everyone thinks I'm a lot older than 14. I am not interested in social media or
fashion like most teenagers. I like to read and learn about the past like the 1920s or 30s.
I like the way people lived back then, sometimes I feel like I'm from a different
generation.
Jennifer: I always help my friends and family. They can ask me to do something and I
always get it done, they know they can trust me. My parents taught me to be very
responsible and helpful. I am proud to be this way.
Carmen: I am not afraid to do things on my own. I have a large extended family that
encourages me to do my best and believe in myself. I do my school work and go to all
my after-school activities on my own. I don't like to ask for help. I am just trying to do
my own thing.
Exercise 2 – Page 20
Woman: Today on my show, I am excited to welcome to the studio the famous
psychologist Dr. Kinsley, best-selling author of the book "Letting them go". Thank you
for joining me today Dr. Kinsley, so what does the book "Letting them go" about?
Man: Well, the book is about teenagers learning to be independent which is the most
important thing to them. It also talks about how parents can help.
Woman: How interesting, but what made you decide to write the book?
Man: Well, teenagers spend a lot of their time with their friends and following the latest
music and fashion, but what they really want to become independent. I see a lot of
parents making mistakes, it’s the main reason I write the book. Teenagers really want to
be independent but parents don’t help them. This causes arguments and lost of their
happiness.
Woman: So, what should parents do?
Man: To begin with, teenagers need to learn skills needed to be independent. Parents
stop doing anything for their teenage children. For example, teens should learn how to
cook and do their own laundry as this will teach them how to use their time effectively.
A part-time job can teach them about the value of money. Teenagers must also
understand how to reduce stress - this is the most important skill for them to learn.
Woman: I see, let's discuss how parents can.
 Unit 2
Exercise 1 – Page 28
Anna: Hey, Steve! How was your day in Bangkok? I didn’t see you with the Grand
Palace tour. Don’t tell me you miss the tour bus again.
Steve: Very funny, Anna! I’m planning to go there tomorrow. Actually, it was such a
nice day that I decided to tour the city. I even walked by the ASEAN office in Bangkok,
5 countries from the ASEAN Unions in Bangkok in 1967.
Anna: Oh, I didn’t know that
Steve: So, how was the Grand Palace?
Anna: Incredible. The Palace buildings … Emerald Buddha, so beautiful. Before seeing
Emerald Buddha, we stopped to the museum to learn about the history of the Palace.
After the temple, we saw much of the Palace buildings in the garden should be cut
before everything closed. At night, we passed by the Palace again, it’s hard to see all
buildings later. It was amazing.
Steve: Really? What’s the Emerald Buddha like?
Anna: Well, you know the Emerald Buddha is 66 cm tall but it’s very impressive with
green stones…
Steve: I can’t wait to go tomorrow
Anna: I’m going, too. I didn’t get to see everything today.
Exercise 3 – Page 28
Hi, it’s Erica here, continuing on with my podcast series travel to ASEAN countries.
My last stop was Philippines. I’m not saying how impressed I was with the organisation
of tourism from the ASEAN Nations member. The Phillipines is an island nation with
the amazing 7641 islands, so of course, I decided to take a boat tour of the islands in the
the Palawan area. I booked for 4 days and 3-night-tour 6 weeks before my trip and
incredible 50% of the regular price. We went so many gorgeous white sand beaches and
swam in the blue water. It is a real paradise and the local people are so kind and helpful.
My favorite stop was in Skelton Reef. There is a shipwreck deep in the water for scuba
diving to explore. I, however, went snorkelling and I couldn’t believe how many
colourful and unusual fish they were. Once evening, we had a delicious meal on the
ship and then watch the magical sunset from the beach. At night, we didn’t stay on the
boat but instead stop at the floating gas house and stayed in rooms there. That was
something really different. Before I knew it, the trip was over. I highly recommended
Philippines island.
 Progress Check (Units 1-2)
Megan: I just don’t know what to do
Colin: What’s wrong, Megan?
Megan: It’s my mom and dad, Colin. We had an argument.
Colin: Really? But you have such a good relationship with parents.
Megan: That’s true. And I don’t want to complain. They aren’t strict like other parents
and let me go out with my friends. It’s just I want to join a volleyball team at school but
they don’t agree. They worry about my time for my school work.
Colin: Maybe there’s right.
Megan: I’m always very responsible for my studies and I know I can do both volleyball
and my school work.
Colin: Did you explain to them?
Megan: Yes, I did. I told them that I really want to join a school volleyball team. It’s a
great way to reduce my stress and have a break for my studies but they were upset and
didn’t want to listen to me. I just don’t understand why they being like this. It makes me
so mad.
Colin: Well, first, try to calm down. Give your parents some time to think about this.
They know you are responsible. After some time, you can talk with them again and
explain how important it is for you to join a team. I’m sure they will understand.
Megan: I sure hope so but I really don’t understand why they acting this way. Thanks,
Colin.
Unit 3
Exercise 1 – Page 40
Neil: Hey Janie, what are you doing?
Janie: Oh! Hi, Neil! I’m just filling out to sign out form. I’m going to volunteer with the
local environment for charity. They meet twice a week and on community center in
town.
Neil: Really? How did you hear about that organization?
Janie: Mr. Milk just told me about it in science class. It’s a group that helps to protect
the planet’s jungles. That’s so important, not just because they reduce global
temperatures but also because they are homes for wildlife. As a matter of fact, the
Earth’s jungles are home to 80% of its animals, plants and insects.
Neil: That’s amazing! So what does the group do?
Janie: Well, they raise money to protect these places from forest fire, farming, and
deforestation. They also run social media campaigns to show people how to reduce
carbon footprint and fight global warming.
Neil: Last summer, I volunteered with another group. I helped raise awareness about the
melting ice caps and sold cloth bags and reusable cups to reduce plastic waste in our
oceans.
Janie: Great. We need to raise awareness of oceans and climate change, so natural
disasters like floods, and hurricanes don’t become even more common.
Exercise 3 – Page 40
Good morning! I am Dr Cord – an environmental scientist. Today, I want to talk about
the damage to our ecosystems. As you probably know, ecosystems are home to live
faunas. We talk a lot about ways to stop the damage we are doing to ecosystems and
protect them. My research involves fixing the damage we have already done though.
For example, we lose millions of hectares of forest each year, anyone can plant trees to
clean up greenhouse gases and it’s not difficult to do. By planting new forest, we
prevent drought from happening and save that farmland. More and more trees reduce
global warming that causes bad drought. Of course, this is not enough. We have to clean
up plastic in the oceans and rebuild homes and rivers. The question how we get these
things done finally help ecosystems. Suddenly, each person should help as much as
possible and many governments should start a project. In the end, what is most effective
if all countries worldwide to get together and the green of the plant repair and protect
the environment?
Unit 4
Exercise 1 – Page 48
Woman: The Pyramids of Giza is one of the most visited World Heritage Sites. Tell us
about your trip there Gordon.
Man: Well, as I entered the site, there’s front of me was the Great Pyramid of the
Pharaoh Khufu. It was so crowded, it was difficult to walk around and impossible to get
a good picture.
Woman: Can you go inside The Pyramid?
Man: Yes, I went to the small group, then I went to the Pyramid of Khafre and I passed
by the Western Cemetery to see other tombs.
Woman: Where do you go next?
Man: Well, I was very excited to go to the Valley Temple of Khafre because it is an
excellent example of the trip in architecture. The temple once had the many statues of
pharaoh and there is a long hallway that leads to the pyramid.
Woman: What did you think of The Sphinx?
Man: I was really hoping to get a photo next to The Sphinx. I tried to go nearest but it
was not possible. In order to protect this huge monument for more damage, there is a
gate around it. I also visited the Pyramid of Menkaure and took a camp a while.
Woman: What a great trip!
Exercise 3 – Page 48
Hello students! I would like to tell you about our volunteer program at the Prambanan
Temple Complex in Indonesia this summer. As many of you know, the temple is a
World Heritage Site. It is from the 10th century and there are 240 temples on the site. It
is important to protect this site as it is an excellent example of Indonesian religion and
art history. In 2006, an earthquake damaged many of the temples on the site and we are
now working on repairs. We need volunteers that can help find, clean and repair stones
from the temples. Volunteers also help students at local schools learn about the heritage
of the site. As soon as volunteers arrive, they will participate in the training program for
one day to learn about the history of the site and how to help with repairs. In order to
keep the cost low, volunteers will stay with local families in the nearby villages instead
of hotels. In the time off, volunteers can enjoy the local festival and visit our historical
site. For each volunteer, the cost is $260 which pays for food, accommodation and local
transport. Does anyone have any questions about the program?
Progress Check (Units 3-4)
Hello everyone! After my sightseeing experience in India, I suggest visiting the Taj
Mahal first. The Taj Mahal is a marble mausoleum complex. The emperor Shah Jahan
had it built as a tomb for his wife when she died. The complex is a World Heritage Site
that is valued for its beauty, history and architecture. It's a good idea to take a day tour
of the complex. The tour lasts about 3 hours and are available every day from 10 am - 3
pm. You meet your tour guide at Taj Mahal entrance. The price of a ticket is £20. The
tour is a walking tour of the impressive complex buildings and the beautiful gardens of
the Taj Mahal. You will learn from your expert tour guide all about the monument's
history and architecture they took over 20 years to complete. The only part of the
complex that is not included in the tour is the Taj Museum. You need to book a separate
guided tour if you want to visit it. At the end of the tour, all visitors get a souvenir
photograph in front of their incredible site. Oh and I almost forgot, at 5:00 p.m. each
day, there is a special sunset tour. The light is beautiful at this time and the Taj Mahal
looks so magical. Do you have any questions?
Review (Units 1-4)
Welcome to focus on Vietnam. Today, I am excited to tell you about my visit to Huế
City – the historic capital city of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty. There are so
many places to see in Huế, the tour guide decided to take a motorbike tour instead of a
walking tour in order to see as much as possible. On one side of the Huong River, also
known as the Perfume River, there are many pagodas and tombs as well as a complex of
Huế monuments, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the beginning of the
tour, we went to the Imperial City to visit the Citadel where the Nguyen families live. In
the central of the Citadel, there is a forbidden purple city, where only the Emperor and
his family were allowed inside. Most of this area is ruined, except the Emperor’s
Reading Room. I was amazed at the walls of the room that were covered with poems
and decorations. Next, we rode down motorbike to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most
famous pagodas in Vietnam. We didn’t stay too long because it was hot and crowded
with many tourists. Finally, we stopped along the Huong River, where there were food
stalls and wonderful shops. I wanted to stay longer in the shops but we have to return to
a hotel. It was a great first day in Hue City.
Unit 5
Exercise 1 – Page 62
Today I am going to tell you about the city of the future. It will be a place that is very
exciting and high – tech. Homes will be environmentally friendly with solar power and
all buildings will have green spaces, most likely on the rooftops. Robots will assist us in
our homes. We will communicate with them through devices like smart watches. They
will do the supermarket shopping and cleaning. This will give us plenty of free time to
do what we want. We will learn and work mostly online, but don't worry, we will still
socialize offline. In fact, this will become a very important part of our lives in the city.
In our free time, we will meet in many parks, restaurants and cafes around the city. We
will also enjoy hobbies and travel more. Group sports and activities will become
popular as ways to get together and socialize. Finally, transport will be fast and energy
efficient with renewable fuels. Traffic will no longer be a problem as all cars will be
driverless and will communicate between each other. The only real problem I see with
the city of the future is how crowded it will be.
Exercise 2 – Page 62
1. It took me over a year because I had a lot of research to do. I interviewed many
experts to learn what the future will be like. I enjoyed writing this book.
2. Yes, of course. Space travel and living in space will be part of the future. We will
explore new places to live and travel a lot in outer space.
3 Architecture in the future will be very modern and completely eco friendly.
Technology will control our homes and make everything easier. People will have fewer
chores to do and more free time to enjoy themselves.
4. I think it is important to learn as much as we can about the future and prepare for it as
best we can. I hope readers will learn a lot from my book and be positive about the
future.
5. Schools won't be like today. Students will learn mostly from robots and digital books.
Students will be able to learn anywhere, and the classroom will always be open for
learning. It will be very exciting. 6. I am going to move to a smart city and write my
next book. It will be all about technology so I will need to experience technology and
write about it.
 Unit 6
Exercise 1 – Page 70
1.
Sam: Hey, Ben. What are you up to?
Ben: Ohh, hi Sam. I'm working on a project for my social studies lesson tomorrow. I've
chosen bullying as a topic.
Sam: How interesting! Are you working on it with your classmates?
Ben: No, I'm doing it by myself. Listen to this. According to an online article I read,
around, one in five students have personally experienced classroom bullying.
Sam: Wow, that is a lot, isn't it?
Ben: Yes, and that's why I've chosen this topic. I want to raise awareness of the issue.
2.
Girl: Hey, Amy, have you seen this article?
Amy: I don't think so. What does it say?
Girl: It's about hunger in East Africa. Did you know that one third of the people there
are underfed?
Amy: That is a very serious issue. I guess poverty and war are the main reasons, but it
takes a long time to end wars and improve the economy. What can we do now?
Girl: Right now, we need to help to grow more crops, to make more food available.
Amy: We can also improve the roads so the food can get to the people who need it the
most. But you're right, growing the food is the most important action.
3.
Girl: Hey, Jane, look at this report. Apparently, 12% of people in our capital city have
experienced unfair treatment at work due to their race.
Jane: That's terrible. We should do something so that more people know about this
problem.
Girl: How about we write a story for the local newspaper or send a letter to the mayor's
office
Jane: We need to reach more people than that. What about starting a social media
campaign or organizing a protest?
Exercise 3 – Page 70
Speaker 1.
Unemployed people are not people without skills. Many of them are trained
professionals. The problem is there are no jobs. Young people who have graduated from
universities cannot find employment because there just aren't enough jobs. We need to
find ways to create more jobs and businesses for these people rather than teach them
new skills.
Speaker 2.
It's so difficult being unemployed. I have been looking for a job for months and I feel
like giving up. I am educated and can't wait to find a job. I'm lucky that my mom and
dad encouraged me and don't let me give up. I don't know what I would do without
them.
Speaker 3.
Public actions such as job training and unemployment benefits are very important in
reducing unemployment. Most people want to find a good job, but they need help from
the government. We can't just expect people to find jobs by themselves and forget about
the problem.
Speaker 4.
I think the answer to the problem of unemployment is not difficult. We need to make it
easy for businesses to open and hire employees. Many people want to start businesses.
But they don't have the support or can't get a loan. Unemployment rate will decrease if
we have more businesses and thus a strong economy. It's that simple.
Progress Check (Units 5-6)
Speaker 1.
Traveling in the city will totally change electric buses, cars and digital roads will be
everywhere. As a result, there will be less traffic as cars and buses will communicate
with each other. Smart travel like this means less travel time and the much better use of
energy while reducing our carbon footprints.
Speaker 2.
In future cities, everyone will live and work online most of the day. There will be no
need to go out much, as robots will do all our chores. We will even relax and have fun
online with virtual experiences like travel and sports. The only worrying part is we
won't get out much and spend time with our friends and family.
Speaker 3.
Most jobs will be virtual and people will work from home in the future. We will do all
shopping online as well as play games and meet people more and more online. There
won't be a need to go far from home, so we won't have our own cars in the city. When
we really have to go somewhere far from home, we will have driverless buses to take us
places.
Speaker 4.
I believe smart cities will make life easier for its residents. Everyone will be digitally
connected and know what is going on in their city. They will easily be able to get
involved in community events and connect with people to make new friends. I do think
technology will keep us together rather than separate us.
Unit 7
Exercise 1 – Page 82
1.
Boy: Hey, Sarah, I didn't know you were in this yoga class.
Sarah: Well, it's only my second time. But I really like it. I tried lifting weights but it
hurt my back, so I had to stop.
Boy: I usually see you running on the treadmills.
Sarah: Ohh I still do, but it's nice to do something else for a change.
2.
Girl: Hey, Jimmy, what's wrong with you?
Jimmy: I'm just so tired.
Girl: Why haven’t you eaten anything?
Jimmy: Well, I was going to make a salad for lunch, but I was in a hurry, so I grabbed a
donut.
Girl: That's all sugar. You need some energy, like a sandwich. I'll make you one.
3.
Girl: I feel great. All my stress is gone.
Boy: Ohh did you try that meditation class by the sea?
Girl: I went on a hike. The nature was so relaxing. You should go.
Boy: Maybe later. Come on. We're late for the swim workout in the hotel's pool.
Girl: Ah. OK.
4.
Boy: I'm so excited to go to the health fair. More than 10 experts will be there to talk
about new ways to stay healthy.
Girl: It should be really interesting. I just picked up the tickets.
Boy: Great! How much do I owe you?
Girl: They are £5 each.
Boy: Do you have change for a 20 pound note?
Girl: Yes.
Exercise 3 – Page 82
Doctor: Mr. Smith. Let’s talk about how to follow this diet.
Mr. Smith: OK. Is this all the food I can eat?
Doctor: Correct. To begin with, you must choose food on this diet program and write
down your choices for the first week.
Mr. Smith: OK. Can I pick anything on the list?
Doctor: Yes, but then you must decide which food you will have at each meal.
Mr. Smith: You mean for breakfast, lunch and dinner?
Doctor: Exactly, and some healthy snacks.
Mr. Smith: OK, then what should I do?
Doctor: The next step is to make a shopping list from the meals.
Mr. Smith: That sounds easy. I always make a shopping.
Doctor: Good! Just make sure you only buy food from the list. This way you will avoid
buying unhealthy food,
Mr. Smith: OK? Then I just follow my meal plan, correct?
Doctor: Yes. But there is one final step. You must keep a food diary and write down
everything you eat each day.
Mr. Smith: OK, but why do I have to do this?
Doctor: A food diary is an excellent way for you to keep track of the food you are
eating. I will look at it at our next appointment. And are you clear about everything, Mr.
Smith?
Mr. Smith: Yes, I think so. Thank you, doctor.
Unit 8
Exercise 1 – Page 90
Welcome to Memorial Hospital. Let me explain where the buildings are on this map. As
you go straight past the entrance where we are, you will reach a roundabout. It's right
here in the middle of the map. Before reaching the roundabout on your right side is the
Emergency Care building for patients who need immediate treatment. Continue straight
and on the right, there is the surgical wing with the playground across from it. Now,
right behind the playground is the brand new Children's Hospital. It opened last month
and treats all children's illnesses. To the north of it is the car park for visitors. You can
park here. It is right next to a small park with some benches. Now the Main Hospital is
to the South west of the car park. The hospital connects with the hallway to the day
clinic, where patients can see every type of doctor. Visiting hours at the main hospital
are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Just below the day clinic is the
hospital cafeteria if you want something to eat. Once again, you will find the
roundabout across from the cafeteria and the hospital office building is just below it. If
you continue South, you will reach again the entrance of the hospital where we are now.
Do you have any questions?
Exercise 2 – Page 90
A: Jessica, how was your trip to Buck Island?
Jessica: Well, it was nice, but I had some trouble.
A: What? Did something happen?
Jessica: Nothing serious. I just had travel sickness. I was excited but also a bit nervous
at the beginning of the trip. I haven't been on a boat for ages.
A: I'm sorry to hear that. Were you sick the whole time?
Jessica: For most of it, when we were travelling to the island, I started to feel seasick
and dizzy.
A: So, what did you do?
Jessica: Well, I heard that if you sit at the front of the boat and look out, it will help. So
that's what I did. And after some time, I felt less sick and weak.
A: That was a good idea.
Jessica: Yes, at the island we went for a hike and then stopped for lunch, which wasn't a
good idea.
A: Why?
Jessica: When I finished eating, I started to have a stomachache.
A: What did you do?
Jessica: Well, the nurse at the visitor center gave me a pill to help with my dizziness and
stomach pain. It really helped. On the way back, I was feeling much better. When we
got to the port, I was really tired, but relaxed.
A: Well, that's good to hear.
Progress Check (Units 7-8)
Maintaining a proper diet is an extremely important part of staying healthy. As we all
know, it is a way of eating a balanced selection of foods that give your body everything
it needs. But did you know that some specific foods called Super Foods have extra
health benefits?
Eggs have a wide variety of health benefits. They are full of healthy vitamins and
minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin B and iron. They help with muscle repair too, so
they're a great food to eat after exercising.
Green tea is one of the healthiest things you can drink. Experts say that it boosts the
immune system and it can work as a natural remedy for skin conditions like acne.
What's more, it can even be a helpful tool for weight loss.
Avocados are very popular these days, and there's a good reason for that. They contain
lots of healthy natural fats which can prevent swelling in the body. They can also reduce
the risk of heart disease.
These are just three amazing foods, but there are many, many more out there. Find the
one that works best for you and make them a part of your diet.
Review (Units 5-8)
Sarah: I haven't seen you for a long time.
Matt: Ohh hi, Sarah. Yes, I've been away on holiday for the last few weeks.
Sarah: Oh, really? Did you go to Spain again like last year?
Matt: Actually, my family and I went to the West of Italy, both of the borders of France
and Switzerland. It was a bit of a disaster. Actually,
Sarah: Why? What happened?
Matt: On our second day there, I started sneezing a lot. I had itchy eyes all the time too.
It was so annoying. I usually get sunburn or travel sickness when I'm on holiday. And
I've even had the flu on holiday, but this time it was hay fever. The worst part is that it
continued for the whole holiday.
Sarah: I'm sorry to hear that. Did your family enjoy the trip, at least?
Matt: Well, that's another story. About a week after we arrived, my sister Polly was
playing a game of tennis with my mom when she sprained her ankle. It was swollen and
bruised. My dad and I helped her inside and put an ice pack on it. Fortunately, it wasn't
too bad. So we didn't go to the hospital. She still needed a lot of rest though. And we
didn't get to explore very much at all.
Sarah: That's a shame! Well, hopefully you will have better luck when you go on your
next trip
Matt: Thank you. I hope so.
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Unit 1
Exercise 1 – Page 11
Ann: Hi, Brad, how are things? Are you still arguing with your dad about pocket
money?
Brad: Hi, Ann. No, things are great. No more arguments since we had a talk.
Ann: That’s great. Maybe you should tell Keith because he's having the same problem.
Brad: That's too bad. I can definitely give him some advice. Is your brother Bob, OK?
Ann: Yeah, he's not very happy with her mom at the moment, though. He thinks she's
being too strict with him because she doesn't let him go out with his friends or stay up
late.
Brad: Well, he's young and he needs to get up early for school. My sister Kelly has a
different problem. She feels that she has to stay up late to do all the studying my dad
wants her to do. She thinks she studies enough at school, but my dad wants her to get
top Marks and nags at her to study more. Does your dad nag at you?
Ann: Not really. But my mom nags my brother Mark to help more around the house.
His bedroom is always a mess and she feels he doesn't do enough chores.
Brad: I see. Well, what do you think?
Ann: I think she's right. He's quite lazy.
Exercise 2 – Page 11
A: Today's guest is Doctor Abby Jones. She's here to talk to us about the generation gap
between teens and parents. Welcome Doctor Jones. So, Abby, what should we know
about the generation gap?
Doctor: Well, the generation gap between parents and teens. It's not only a gap of years,
but also a gap in how each sees the world. They have different values as well as
standards of behaviour.
A: Yeah, that makes sense. A lot of teens complain that parents don't like their clothes,
music or hairstyles. At the same time, parents complain that teens have strange
manners.
Doctor: Exactly! It happens with every generation. Every generation has differences in
beliefs, actions, tastes.
A: So what is different about today's generation gap?
Doctor: The difference is technology. Today's teams have social media, smartphones
and the Internet.
A: Technology adds another kind of stress that our generation didn't have. So do you
think parents should stop teens from using technology or take away their smartphones?
Doctor: No, I don't. I think parents should set limits, but they should talk about this with
their teens so they can be in agreement about how much time they spend online. They
also think parents should learn about new technology. Then they can understand why a
lot of modern life involves the online world.
A: That's a good point. We're going to take a short break now.
Unit 2
Exercise 1 – Page 17
TV presenter: Today I'm chatting to Jason Smith about his new TV show Travel Asia,
Jason, tell us about your latest trip.
Jason Smith: I was just in Bangkok, a city with almost 11 million people in Thailand's. I
was staying in a hotel in the center. It was crazy. There were people, vehicles and
animals everywhere. It certainly wasn't a peaceful place to stay, but I loved it.
TV presenter: How long did you stay in Bangkok?
Jason Smith: I was supposed to be there for three days, but I ended up staying a week. It
was the last stop on a month long trip that we booked last year. We didn't plan anything
in advance. We were just travelling around Asia using the public transport that ordinary
people use every day.
TV presenter: So you didn't hire a car or use a taxi? That sounds like a challenge.
Jason Smith: It really was. In Bangkok, there was plenty of public transport, but once
we got up into the villages in the mountains, it was difficult.
TV presenter: So when you're getting around Bangkok on the bus and train?
Jason Smith: Well, mostly we were getting around in river taxis, they were cheap and
helped us avoid the traffic completely.
TV presenter: How interesting!
Jason Smith: Yes, people walked a lot there, too. I think it's the best way to travel. It's
slow and hot, but I saw lots of things on foot that I missed when I was in a car or a bus.
TV presenter: Well, we look forward to seeing all those things when your show comes
out this November.
Exercise 2 – Page 17
Anna: Hey, Steve, how was your day in Bandar Seri Begawan. I didn't see you at the
Istana Nurul Iman tour. Don't tell me you overslept again.
Steve: Very funny, Anna. I am planning to go there tomorrow. Actually, it was such a
nice day that I decided to tour the city. I even walked to the Bashiri Damon Park. It has
a Permanent display of the works of sculptors from five of the Asian countries.
Anna: Ohh I didn't know that.
Steve: So how was the Istana Nurul Iman?
Anna: The palace buildings were so beautiful. Did you know? It cost 1.4 billion to
build, and it's also called the Light of Face Palace. Before we saw the palace, we went
on a boat trip on the Brunei River. After the boat trip, we saw as much as we could of
the palace buildings, including the banquet hall and the royal garages, with all the
Sultans and Mazing cars before we had to leave.
Steve: What was the banquet all like?
Anna: Well, it had Italian marble, granite from Shanghai, Chinese silk and solid gold
door handles. It was very nice, but what really impressed me with the glass chandeliers.
I couldn't believe how beautiful they were.
Steve: I can't wait to go to Monera.
Anna: I am going, too. I didn't get to see everything today.
Skills (Units 1-2)
MC: Good morning, listeners. Today we are talking to James Green from Travel Asia
about his recent trip to Hanoi in Vietnam. Welcome, James.
James: Thank you for having me on the show.
MC: So I bet you visited lots of great historical buildings.
James: I did. I visited the Presidential palace and the One Pillar pagoda. They are both
beautiful and interesting. I also visited the Temple of Literature and the Flag tower. I
wanted to see the Citadel of Thang Long, but I didn't have enough time.
MC: What did you think of the city?
James: The city of Hanoi was amazing. As I was walking around the narrow streets of
the Old Quarter near Hoan Kiem Lake, I was amazed at how picturesque everything
was. Anyway, there were some lovely traditional shops and restaurants in the Old
Quarter in other parts of the busy city. There are modern and pricey shops, but I liked
the traditional ones better. I also loved the night market, with its variety of clothing,
souvenirs and food.
MC: Did you meet some local people?
James: Yes, not many, but the Vietnamese people are very polite and I enjoyed meeting
them. I even learned to say “Xin chao” - hello and “Cam on” – thank you.
MC: Wow, it sounds like you had a fantastic time. You can tell us more right after this
short break.
 Unit 3
Exercise 1 – Page 27
A: Have you heard about the forest forever project here in Jefford?
B: No, I haven't. What is it?
A: Well, our town is such a beautiful and green place, and the idea is to help other
places in the world to become like that, too. Forests Forever is a fun event which has
been organized by year 11 students at Gemfields Secondary School. The goal of the
event is to raise money to help fight the effects of global warming around the world.
B: Really, how is that possible?
A: Well, the money they raise will help buy trees to replace ones in places where
they've been wildfires or landslides. It will also go to organizations that protect swamps,
jungles and even grasslands, because those areas are so important.
B: That's a good point. We need lots of plant life to fight climate change and help us
prevent disasters like droughts, floods and hurricanes.
A: Exactly. So, would you like to come with me?
B: Sure, when is it?
A: It’s on Saturday the 19th of March from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. It will be an Angel
Park on Ryder Ave. There will be stalls around the park where you can purchase cool
gifts and all the money goes to helping fight global warming.
B: Cool! Anything else?
A: There's lots more, including a guest speaker at 3:00 PM. She's a famous scientist,
and she's going to talk about her experience studying the ice caps in the North Pole.
B: It sounds great. I'll see you there.
Exercise 1 – Page 27
Forest fires have always occurred in Australia. High temperatures and low rainfall from
September to March creates the perfect conditions for fires to start and spread.
However, the 2019 to 2020 fire season was much worse than it has ever been before.
The fires began in July 2019 and burned for 240 days. At least 34 people and about 1.5
billion animals died. The flames and the smoke had a direct impact on 57% of the
population of Australia. 2019 was the hottest and driest in Australia since records began
in 1910. When temperatures are high, then trees, grass and other plants are very dry, so
fires will start more easily. Also, strong winds reaching 130 kilometers per hour can
cause fast moving wildfires. How did the fires happen? In 2020, a team of 18 experts
from six countries carried out an investigation. They found that climate change
increased the risk of forest fires in Australia in 2019 to 2020 by at least 30%. Unless we
do something about climate change soon, major forest fires will continue to happen, and
not just in Australia. Similar fires occurred in the USA, Russia and the Amazon in 2019
and 2020. Climate change is a global problem, and we must do whatever we can to slow
it down. By going green, we can make small changes that can make a big difference for
the future of our planet.
Unit 4
Exercise 1 – Page 33
A: Hi, Judy. How's your trip?
Judy: It's amazing Laos is such a beautiful country. Yesterday we went to Vat Phou. It's
a World Heritage Site near Pakse. That's actually where we met our tour guide and he
brought us to the site.
A: Vat Phou? I've never heard of it.
Judy: It's a Buddhist site. They built it in honor of Shiva. The buildings are over 500
years old, but the site's been there for more than 1500. That sounds incredible.
A: Did you drive there?
Judy: No, the tour guide took us there in a boat down the Mekong River. That was
great. Then, after a short taxi ride, we were at the site. You have to go past these big
pools of water called barays to get to the first buildings.
A: What were they?
Judy: They called them the North Palace and the South Palace. But they actually don't
know what they were. Then you walk up the Causeway, which is this big central road
that takes you all the way to the Sanctuary of Shiva. As spring flows from the mountain
behind into the sanctuary and people came to take the special water.
A: That sounds amazing. Don't forget to send me some pictures.
Judy: I will. Bye.
Exercise 2 – Page 33
Hello and welcome to team talk. In this episode in our series of five programs on taking
a gap year, we are looking at the World Heritage Site Volunteer Workcamp in Halong
Bay, Vietnam. Halong Bay is a place of great natural beauty that you might recognize
from films like "Pan Kong," "Skull Island," and the Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies."
The World Heritage Site Volunteer Workcamp is a 10 - day program that takes place
between the end of September and the beginning of October. You will work alongside
local teams, cleaning beaches and caves and planting trees. As part of the program, you
will talk to tourists about the importance of keeping this beautiful place clean and as
unspoiled as possible. The local volunteers will talk to the local people. Obviously,
you'll need some facts at your fingertips to do this, so we'll be putting on 13 hours of
educational talks over the first two days so you can become experts on the Bay. In terms
of accommodation, we'll be putting you up at the homes of the local volunteers, which
will give you the opportunity to experience the real Vietnam. To me, it sounds like a
wonderful chance, and I like the fact that you'll be working side by side with the
Vietnamese. I'm actually quite jealous. For more information, you'll find a link on the
radio website.
Skills (Units 3-4)
Hội An, an ancient town in Vietnam was I have to say probably my favorite place in my
visit to the country. That's not to say I didn't love the rest of the country. I certainly did.
But Hội An has something a little special. Hội An is located at the mouth of Thu Bồn
River. People built high river walls along the riverbank to protect the city from
changing water levels and floods. The houses in Hội An are beautiful and built in
different styles. The most famous landmark in the city is Chùa Cầu. This Japanese style
footbridge dates from the 16th century and lots of tourists like to visit and take
photographs of it. It is covered and has a temple at the North End. In the past, Hội An
was an important trading center with connections with other countries. It reminds us of
what a busy trading place it once was. However, what impressed me the most was not
the architecture or the delicious food. It was a feeling of calm I had the whole time I
was there. I couldn't explain why, but I felt relaxed. My guide told me the name boy Hội
An means peaceful meeting place. And you know what? I'm not surprised.
Unit 5
Exercise 1 – Page 43
Hi, I'm Rachel. And my ideal future city will be a beautiful, exciting and high-tech city.
People will easily have their own house. Because we will use 3D printing to make one
for them. Many homes will have solar power windows and green roofs, too, with
rooftop gardens. We will probably get around in vacuum tube trains and driverless cars,
so transport will be fast and there will be less traffic and the air will be cleaner. It will
be easy for people to get in and out of the city using moving walkways instead of their
cars. The city will be smart and the streetlights will know when to turn on and off.
What's more, the digital roads will monitor the traffic and make sure there are no traffic
jams. The buildings will connect to each other with skybridges, which will have space
for restaurants and cafes. There will be lots of parks that will make the city very green
and some of them can probably be on sky bridges, too. The sky will be full of drones
delivering pizza and packages, and it's likely that everyone will work from home.
Instead of new office buildings, there will be vertical farms to provide everyone with
healthy food and help save space. Maybe there will be floating buildings too.
Exercise 2 – Page 43
1. When I think about future cities, I think about today's cities and how they might
change. However, I just read about two new future cities that will be next to the cities
we have now.
2. In Vietnam, they plan to create a new city in Ho Chi Minh City, called the Global
City. This new city is going to have amazing new neighborhoods with fantastic facilities
such as schools, hospitals. Shopping and leisure facilities, as well as lots of green
spaces.
3. The global city will have five different neighborhoods with lots of public spaces,
including parks and gardens, and two waterways. Everyone will be able to look out over
the water.
4. There will be a huge Central Park with footbridges to each neighborhood, so people
will be able to walk around easily.
5. There will also be a future city on the edge of Bangkok which will have a big forest
in its center. This city will not only be green, but it will also be smart. With modern
high-tech features such as driverless cars and wireless networks, as well as a forest
skywalk above the trees.
6. He says younger people move to the city for work and leave the older family
members with the children. For us this is a city for people of all ages to live in the same
communities and keep their family traditions.
Unit 6
Exercise 1 – Page 49
1. Man: Hey, how are things at your job?
Woman: Not great, to be honest.
Man: Ohh! Why is that?
Woman: Well, there was a position open at my company for team leader, so I decided to
apply. My male colleague applied, too and the HR manager chose him for the position
even though I have the same qualifications and more experience and did better than he
does.
Man: Ohh, I'm sorry to hear that companies can't treat their employees unfairly in that
way. You should speak to your supervisor about it.
Woman: That's a good idea.
2. Girl: Hey, John, what's that you're reading?
John: It's an online article about the obesity crisis. It says that more than 1 billion
people worldwide are obese and more than 340,000,000 of them are young people.
Girl: Yes, I know. I’ve heard that statistic on a podcast recently. I think the media should
do more to let people know about the problem by putting more of that kind of
information in newspapers.
John: I agree. There should be reports on TV news shows too. That way people would
be more aware of the problem we are facing.
3. Dad: Hi, Max. Did you learn anything interesting at school today?
Max: Hi Dad. Yes, we learned all about the problem of pollution and how it affects the
planet. It made me want to do more to help fight against pollution.
Dad: That’s great, Max. Perhaps you could start a social media campaign to help raise
awareness of the issue.
Max: I'd rather do something more active, like running a fundraising event or holding a
tree planting day.
Dad: Hmm, what about organizing a cycle to school month for students and teachers
that could help reduce pollution and raise awareness, too.
Max: Great idea! That's what i'll do.
Exercise 2 – Page 49
*Speaker 1
When I was 22, I was living in a flat and working. Then one day I lost my bag, left it on
a bus, it had my rent money in it because I was on my way to pay it. Luckily, my cousin
Paul lent me the money to cover the rent for that month and I paid him back.
Thankfully, I had someone to help me in times of need or I would probably be on the
street.
*Speaker 2
I live by the sea, an hour from London and lots of Londoners who have bought second
homes here to enjoy in the summer months. It means that when a local is looking for
somewhere to live, there's nothing available and what is available is too expensive, so
they end up staying at a friend's house instead which feels like being homeless.
*Speaker 3
I read an article recently that said there are more empty houses in Britain than there are
homeless people, so the problem could be solved tomorrow. This is why volunteer
groups are trying to raise public awareness to convince people to provide their empty
houses to struggling homeless families.
*Speaker 4
I was talking to a homeless man at the kitchen the other day and he was telling me
about being unemployed, being depressed, not being in touch with his family. I mean
those problems need to be solved too, don't they?
Skills (Units 5-6)
Question 1. End Poverty is a nonprofit, non-government organization. Our aim is to end
world poverty.
Question 2. Unlike other charities, we don't give people food or clothes or other
donations. We encourage them to break free of the poverty trap.
Question 3. We teach them new skills, including business management, and we lend
them money to start their own businesses.
Question 4. If a person has a successful business, they make money. They can have a
better life and send their children to school and even to university. Then these children
can get good jobs and that family no longer lives in poverty.
Question 5. We have helped build over 200,000 small businesses since we started our
charity in 1985 and we now work in 37 countries around the world. I think that's a
success story.
Question 6. First, you can donate, even a few pounds will help, as it only takes 120
pounds to start a business in the developing world. You can also work for us if you've
got qualifications or experience in finance or business. Just send us your CV.
Unit 7
Exercise 1 – Page 59
1. A: I can't wait to dive in the pool and cool off. We've done enough weights for one
day.
B: Yes, you're right. I feel like we've had a great workout today.
A: I agree. Shall we go and get changed?
B: Yes. Once I finished this exercise.
2. A: Let's not get a pizza. It's only £15.00. But I want something healthier.
B: We could get a salad, that's only £10. They make a lovely chicken salad.
A: We'll need 2 salads or we'll both be hungry after.
B: True. Do you want garlic bread? It's on special offer at £5.
A: No, the salads will be enough.
3. A: We need to start working out at home. How about weights?
B: I have a bad back remember, an exercise bike would be better.
A: True. Cycling and walking on the treadmill we've already got would be good
exercise.
B: I agree. Let's get this one. It's a good make and the price is reasonable.
4. A: What a beautiful day. Shall we go for a walk in the park?
B: Maybe later. The pool closes at 2:00 PM today, so we should get there before it
closes, but the pool's over 3 miles away and mum's not here to give us a lift.
A: We can go on our bikes. That will give us even more exercise.
B: Great idea! Let’s go.
Exercise 2 – Page 59
A: I'm terrified of the injury coming back.
B: We'll start with three weeks of gentle exercise. For Week 1, I'll show you 25 different
exercises to choose from, which you can do right here in the gym
A: 25 sounds like a lot.
B: You'll choose five every day. The next day, do five different ones. Over the course of
the week, you'll do all 25.
A: But that's only 5 days. I want to come every day.
B: On days two and five, I want you to swim. 3 lengths if you can manage, four at most.
A: OK. So that's week one. What’s next?
B: The first day of week two is a day of rest. Even though you haven't been doing very
much, it's important to get a rest.
A: OK, so I'm all rested now. What do I do the next day?
B: Week 2, we'll focus on building up muscle strength in the legs and increasing the
length of time you can exercise for, so it's on to the exercise bike for you.
A: How long for?
B: An hour if you can, but at least half an hour.
A: Will I be ready for some proper exercise then?
B: Patients! What we want to avoid is the injury coming back, so Week 3 is still not for
long. It's designed to stretch the muscles.
A: Is there a list of exercises?
B: No, but there's something even better. A personal trainer – me.
Unit 8
Exercise 1 – Page 65
Welcome to Eastern Charity Hospital. You're all new today, and this place might seem
strange, but soon it will feel like home. Let me give you a quick idea of where
everything is here. The first building we come to on the left after coming in the south
gate is for Emergency Care. That's why there's an open space in front for ambulances to
park. On the right is the garden, because patients, visitors and hospital staff all need a
place of peace and quiet. Continue straight up and we come to a roundabout. Take the
left turn and you come to the Children's Hospital, which is rather small, but we do our
best. Straight on from the roundabout is the Day Clinic with doctors anyone can come
and see. There's always three doctors there every day, and we've recently hired a dentist,
too. Turn right and you come to the car park, which is strictly for staff. Visitors must not
park here, it's just not big enough. Over beyond the car park is the main hospital. To the
south of that, near the front of the hospital entrance again, we have the hospital cafeteria
where our staff, you get a 40% discount. I'm pleased to let you know. And just beyond
that to the east are the offices. If that's confusing, don't worry, you'll soon pick it up.
Exercise 2 – Page 65
Joe: Dalio, how was your holiday?
Dalio: The last two days were great, Joe, but the rest was a disaster.
Joe: Why? What happened?
Dalio: When we got there, it was beautiful. There were flowers everywhere.
Joe: Why is that bad?
Dalio: My hay fever and my medicine was at home I had a runny nose, itchy eyes.
Luckily, Mum found some hay fever medicine at the local chemists.
Joe: So was everything great from then on?
Dalio: No, the next day I went swimming. I was tired from the hay fever and I fell
asleep on the beach. The problem was I hadn't put any suncream on yet.
Joe: Ohh no.
Dalio: Ohh yes, when I got back to the hotel, I realized my skin was red and hot.
Joe: Did it hurt?
Dalio: Well, I put some lotion on it. I was immediately relieved, so it wasn't too bad, but
I couldn't go out for two days.
Joe: Ohh dear, what did you do?
Dalio: I read books. I read a great one about a man who gets really seasick, but he has to
travel across the sea on a boat. It was so funny.
Joe: And what did you do in the last two days?
Dalio: It was a food festival in the village. We ate so much delicious food that I had a
stomachache and I couldn't walk after.
Joe: Well, that sounds like my kind of fun.
 Skills (Units 7-8)
Welcome to Rosewood Training center. Let me explain where all the facilities are on
this map. As you go straight past the entrance where we are, you will reach a
roundabout, it's right here in the middle of the map. Before reaching the roundabout on
your left side is a car park for members and visitors. Continue straight and on the right,
there is the reception building with the swimming pool across from it. Now, right
behind the swimming pool is the changing area with lockers for members to store their
belongings. Then, next to that is the gym. It opened last month and has full modern
facilities and the latest equipment. In the northwest corner is the cafe. You can get a
drink or a snack here. It is right beside a park with some benches. Just south of the cafe
is the new running track with an all-weather surface. And south of the running track is
the playing field which has a football pitch and tennis courts. Once again, you'll find the
roundabout across from the playing field and gym. If you continue south, you'll reach
the entrance of the training center again, where we are now. Do you have any
questions?