9 - Audio Script - Unit 1-6

Unit 1: Local environment
Audio scripts:
Tra: I love history, so my place of interest is Viet Nam National Museum of History. There's an extensive
collection of artefacts tracing Viet Nam's history. They're arranged chronologically from primitive life to modern
times. It's also near Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quater, so you can spend time looking round and exploring
Vietnamese culture.
Nam: I'm fascinated by traditional handicraft. At weekends, I usually go to Bat Trang, a pottery village not far
from Ha Noi centre. My friend's relatives live there and they own a workshop. Every time I go there, they teach
me how to make things such as pots, vases, or bowls. I'm learning to paint on ceramics now.
Hoa: Ha Noi Botanical Garden is the place I like. There are lots of trees from different countries, a lake, and a
small hill. I usually climb up the hill and read books at the top because there's a large lawn. After that I go down
and feed the pigeons. Sometimes I just sit on the bench, watching people dancing or playing sports. It's a nice
place for those who love nature and quietness.
Unit 2: City life
Audio script
Suzanne lives in Bangkok with her husband and two children. Her office is seven km away but it takes her two
hours to get there by car every day.
“Some cities have problems with pollution, crime, or bad weather - here we have traffic jams,” she says. Before
going to the office, she has to take her children to school - so she sets off at 5 a.m. The children sleep until they
arrive at school. Then Suzanne begins her journey to the office
In the evening the traffic is even worse. Traffic moves in the city centre at half a kilometre an hour. In rainy
weather it doesn't move at all.
But why is it so bad? In the past, more people moved around Bangkok by boat. Now so many people have a car,
and there aren't enough roads in the city. The Skytrain and metro can help a bit, but they are limited in range and
don't cover all parts of the city.
Unit 3: Teen stress and pressure
Audio script:
Interviewer: …So how do you like this work?
Miss Sweetie: Oh very much. I feel like I'm living my teenage years again! (laugh). But really, it's great that I can
help our dear readers in this way.
Interviewer: Do you find it difficult to give advice?
Miss Sweetie: Well, yes... I take time to think of the best possible advice that I can give. I think it's most important
that we put ourselves r other people's shoes.
Interviewer: So it's about being able to empathise...
Miss Sweetie: Exactly. But even so, we also need to be very careful about how to put the advice into words. We
need to be sensitive... It's not only -about giving the best solution, it's also about helping the person get over
negative feelings. For example, I often use ‘It might be a good idea to...’ rather than ‘You ought to… Or perhaps
‘I think you should...’ for me sounds much better than ‘You must.’
Unit 4: Life in the past
Audio script
I went to a village school. In fact, there was only one classroom for 15 students of different ages, both boys and
girls, and one teacher who taught everything. The school didn't have a name, so we just called t ‘our school’.
We used to walk to school. Some children went bare-footed.
At school we learnt to read and to write. We also learnt a little maths and history. There were no science essons,
and we didn't have exams, either.
Although our school was small, it had strict rules. We had to behave ourselves. We stood up and bowed to greet
our teacher at the start of every lesson. We could talk only when we were allowed to. However, I had no
homework and no extra classes. I had a lot of time to play outside and to help my parents in the house. I loved
my school and those school days.
Unit 5: Wonders of Vietnam
Audio script
It is said that Ha Long Bay is a magical place, attracting more tourists than ever since UNESCO's recognition of
this beautiful spot. It is situated in the northeast region of Viet Nam. With its rich history and picturesque setting,
Ha Long Bay is the perfect destination for any tourist.
Ha Long Bay is one of the most extraordinary natural wonders you will ever see. Viewed from any angle, Ha
Long Bay looks like a work of art. It has 1,969 islands concentrated in two main zones: the southeast (belonging
to Bai Tu Long Bay), and the southwest (belonging to Ha Long Bay). At the centre of the islands, there are
wonderful caverns, such as Thien Cung, Dau Go, Sung Sot, and Tam Cung.
Forthose interested in history, a visit to Van Don Island, Poem Mountain, and the Bach Dang River is a must.
It is now known that Ha Long was one of the places where humans first existed.
Don't miss out on a visit to Ha Long Bay. With its long history and astounding natural beauty, it is truly
unforgettable.
Unit 6: Vietnam: Then and Now
Audio Script:
Nick: So how many generations shared a house when you were young, Mrs Ha?
Mrs Ha: Well, unlike today, people of my generation mostly lived in extended families.
Nick: Really? How many of you were there?
Mrs Ha: Nine. My grandparents, my uncle, his wife and kids, my parents and me.
Nick: And, did you each have a private room like now?
Mrs Ha: No, we shared most things ..., even the bedrooms and bathroom.
Nick: I can't imagine! How about meals?
Mrs Ha: Meal times were great because we could have time together everyday. We talked about our day,
problems at work, or things happening in the village.
Nick: It sounds great. So who did the shopping and cooking?
Mrs Ha: Mostly my grandma. She was very hardworking ... and kind, caring, and tolerant.
Nick: Wow. You all must have been tolerant to get along so well!
Mrs Ha: Yes, this is especially true when it came to secision making.
Nick: What happened then?
Mrs Ha: We didn't always agree ... but we learned to talk,listen and compromise ... or grandad made the final
decision and we followed ...
Nick: Hmm, sounds fascinating!

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Unit 1: Local environment

Unit 2: City life

Unit 3: Teen stress and pressure

Unit 4: Life in the past

Unit 5: Wonders of Vietnam

Nick: Really? How many of you were there?

Nick: I can't imagine! How about meals?

Nick: It sounds great. So who did the shopping and cooking?

Nick: What happened then?

Nick: Hmm, sounds fascinating!

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