Listening File

By: Hamed Mohammad Hosseini
Unit 1
Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 1
In Britain, when giving or asking for telephone numbers, we don’t say thousand, hundred or
million, we say each number separately. So 421 6759 is four-two-one, six-seven-five-nine.
The '0' is pronounced 'Oh'. 081 436 0872 is oh-eight-one, four-three-six, oh-eight-seven-two.
These numbers are in groups. The groups are codes for areas in Britain. When we say the
numbers, we pause between the groups. However, when the same number occurs twice,
the word 'double' is used with the number. 1994422 is one-double nine, double-four, double
two.
Listen to some dialogues between a caller on the phone and a secretary. As you listen write
the telephone numbers and names in the spaces below.
1. Is that ?
Yes. Can I help you?
I'd like to speak to , please.
2. Hi. Is that ?
Yes. Who do you want to speak to?
, please.
3. Hello, Is that ?
Who do you wish to speak to?
, please.
4. Good morning. Is that ?

I'd like to speak to Egge, please.
5. I'm sorry to disturb you, but is that ?

Who do you want to speak to?
Casting, please.
In the UK the house number is given first and is followed by the name of the street. These
two items are written on the same line. Next, the name of the city and county are written
and are followed by the post code and the country if you are abroad.
Listen to the following short dialogues and fill in the missing information in the spaces
below.
Listening for IELTS 7

1. My new address is 23 A Smithfield Road, Ealing W5, London
My telephone number is .
2. My sister lives at Greenford Avenue, Nottingham
Her telephone number is .
3. My friend Alan lives in London. His address is Road
Ealing, London W5 5RF
His telephone number is .
4. My brother Larry's address is
Gresik Road,
5. My parents live at Manor Drive, .
Their telephone number is .
6. My uncle George lives at , .
7. Mrs. Harper lives at , .
Her telephone number is .
8. Mr. Johnson lives at , .
In Great Britain, the British Council operates a voluntary scheme for the inspection of
English language schools. The schools must comply with strict regulations regarding teacher
qualifications and school facilities. EF international language schools in Cambridge, Hastings
and Brighton are recognised as efficient by the British Council, and they are members of the
Association for Recognised English Language Teaching Establishments in Britain.
Here are their addresses.
Look at this address list, tick () if the information is correct, or write in the necessary
changes.
1. EF Language School
EF House
1 Farman Street
Hove, Brighton
Sussex BN3 1AW
Tel: 723651
Telex: 77843
2. EF International School of English

21 Hill Road
Cambridge
CB2 2RL
Tel· 240020
Telex: 817713
1-2 Sussex Road
Brighton
Sussex BN2 1FJ
Tel: 571802
Telex: 957005

64/ 80 Warrior Square
Hastings
East Sussex TN7 6BP
Tel: 432898
Telex: 957005
Listen carefully to a conversation between Alison and Alan. Tick () if the information is
correct, or write in the necessary changes.
Alison wants to make a phone call.

It's cheaper to make a call before 6 pm.
Telephone directory provides gardening information.
Arrange an alarm call before 10:30 pm on Tuesday evening.
You would pay until you talk to the right person.
Alison will make a personal call.
Listen carefully and write down the following names and places.
1. 2.
4.
3. 6.
8.
5.
7.
Listen to the following dialogue between an operator and an enquirer. As you listen, write
down the type of call, name and phone number in the spaces below.
Operator: Long distance. May I help you?

Caller: Yes. I want to make a 1. to 2. , please.
Operator: What is the name of the person, please?
Caller: 3.
Operator: What is the number?
Caller: 4.
down the name, address and phone number in the spaces below.
Operator: Directory Enquiries, What city please?

Enquirer: 1.
Operator: Name?
Enquirer: 2.
Operator: Thank you. And could you tell me his address?
Enquirer: 3. Grestone Road.
Operator: The number is 4.
down the name, address and phone number in the spaces below.
Operator: Directory Enquiries, What city please?

Enquirer: 1. _
Operator: Name?
Enquirer: 2.
Enquirer: 3.
You will hear a conversation between a secretary and a student. The secretary is asking the
student for information in order to complete an application form for a course. As you listen,
fill in the appropriate information on the form below.
e: 1._ (IN CAPITAL LETTERS)

me: Country: Address: Telephone No.: Age: 2.
3.
4.Crew Street 5.
6.
7.
fill in the appropriate information on the form below
Surname: 1.(IN CAPITAL LETTERS)
First name: Country: Address: Telephone No.: Age: 2.
3.
4.Broadway 5.
6.
7.

fill in the appropriate information on the form below.
Surname: 1.(IN CAPITAL LETTERS)

First name: Country: Age: Address: 2.
Telephone No.: 3.
4.
5.Hardcourt Lane 6.
7.
Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 12A

Listen to some short dialogues. In each dialogue, you will hear someone ask a question
about the time. When the answer is given, write down the time in the space below.
1. A: Excuse me. Can you tell me the time, please?

B: Yes. It's .
2. A: Do you have the right time, please?
B: I think it's .
3. A: Do you know what time the next bus is, please?
B: Yes. It's .
4. A: What time do you finish your work today?
B: .
5. A: When do the shops open , please?
B: .
6. A: What time does the London train leave, please?
B: .
7. A: What's the next train to Birmingham I please?
B: .
8. A: Excuse me, please. What lime does the Liverpool train arrive?
B: .
9. A: When does the Paris flight leave, please?
B: .
10. A: What time's the next flight to Amsterdam, please?
B: .
Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 12B
You will hear a dialogue. As you listen, fill in the form below.
Time of Dr. Kent's Lecture

Monday 1. and then Room No. 4. Friday 2.
Room No. 5. Length of each
3.
You will hear some announcements from railway stations and airport. These
announcements give information to travelers about trains and planes. For each
announcement that you hear write in the box below the platform, flight number, time and
destination.
Trains
Platform No. Time Destination
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Planes
Flight No. Time Destination
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Listen to the tape carefully and write down the area and population for each city and
region.
Table 1
Area People/ sq km
UK
European Community
England
Greater London
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Table 2
City Area (sq km) Population (thousand)
Greater London
Birmingham
Leeds
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Manchester
Bristol
Coventry
Listen and write down the numbers in the correct column.
Undergraduate Students at the University

Men Women
Total
Science
Social Science
Engineering
Arts
Medicine
Dentistry
Law
Veterinary Science
You are going to practise some percentages. We use percentages when we want to express
a number more simply. Percentage means the number of X per hundred. For example, there
are 46 students in a class. 23 of them are female students. We can say 50% of the students
are female students. "Percent" is said after the number.
Skim the table below. Then listen and fill in the missing percentages in the correct column.
British Household Expenditure 1975-1985
Households 1975 1985
Car
1. 2.
Television
94.8% 97.6%
Central heating
3. 4.
Telephone
5. 6.
Home computer
7. 8.
Video recorder
0% 9.
You will hear a talk about British trade in 1987. As you listen, write down the numbers in
appropriate places.
Geographical Distribution of Trade in 1987

Export Import
Rest ofRest of
westernwestern
EuropeEurope
North America
North America
Other developed countries

Other developed countries
European Community European Community
Centrally
plannedCentrally
economiesplanned
economies
Oil- exporting companies

Oil- exporting
Othercompanies
Other developing countries developing countries
You are going to listen to a talk. Look at the table below first, then listen carefully to the
talk and fill in the percentages in the correct column.
Countries
Young people China Japan Korea Thailand
(%) who agree
A women's place is in the home

12% 6. 12. 16.
If a couple both earn money, both should
1. 7. 13. 17.
share the housework.
Men and women should be paid the same
2. 8. 80% 18.
for the same job.
Nursing is women's work.
3. 9. 14. 19.
Mining is the men's work.
90% 10. 15. 20.
Cooking should still be done by women.
4. 82% 65% 47%
Washing clothes should still be done by
5. 11. 62% 67%
women.
You are going to practise some dates. Dates in Britain can be written in two ways.
1) In numbers only: day, month, year. So 6-3-94 is the 6 th of March, 1994.
2) In numbers and words. For example, you can read day, month, year or month, day, year.
For example, 21-12-1994, you can 21st of December, 1994, or December the 21st, 1994.
Listen to the following dates. As you listen, tick the correct letter A or B.
1. When's Lincoln's birthday? A. February 12th

B. February 20th
2. Do you know Valentine's Day? A. February 15th
B. February 14th
3. When's Washington's Birthday? A. February 23rd
B. February 21st
4. Do you know when April Fool's Day is? A. April 1st
B. April 3rd
5. When is Easter? A. April 3rd
B. April 1st
6. When is Mother's Day? A. May 5th
B. May 8th
7. What date is Memorial Day? A. May 13th
B. May 30th
8. Do you know when Father's Day is? A. June 19th
B. June 9th
9. When is Independence Day? A. July 5th
B. July 4th
10. When is Friendship Day? A. August 17th
B. August 7th
11. When is Halloween? A. October 1st
B. October 31st
12. When is Thanksgiving Day? A. November 25th
B. November 24th
You are going to hear about the circulation of some British newspapers and when they were
founded. Listen to the tape and write down the numbers to the correct column.
When founded Circulation in 2003

Quality Daily Newspapers:
The Daily Telegraph
The Times
The Guardian
The Financial Times
Quality Sunday Newspapers:
The Sunday Times
The Observer
The Sunday Telegraph
Popular Daily Newspapers:
The Daily Express
The Sun
The Mirror
Daily Mail
Popular Sunday Newspapers:
News of the World
Sunday Mirror
The People
The Mail on Sunday
Sunday Express
Unit 2
Family name 1. _
First name 2.
Length of English study 3.
Examinations passed 4.
Score 5.
Subjects needing help 6.
Biggest problem 7.
Which subject put first 1. _

Reasons It's very popular,
easier to find a job
2.
has 3. on our lives.
Which subject put last 4.
Reasons Do not have 5. in that area.
Second 5.
Third 6.
Fourth 7.
You will hear two telephone conversations involving an invitation. As you listen, fill in the
forms below.
Conversation 1
Receiver's telephone No. 1. _
Receiver's name 2.
Reason for phoning 3.
What will they do 4. and
When will they do it 5.
Conversation 2
Receiver's telephone No. 1.
Caller's name 2.
Receiver's name 3.
Why can't they meet on Friday 4. They are going to a
Why can't they meet on Saturday 5. Freda's Parents are
You will hear the BBC weather forecast. As you listen, fill in the missing information in the
correct column.
Places Weather Temperature

South England, Midlands Cloudy Min: 3.
1. Max: 4.
Cold
Wind from 2.
Wales and 5. Sunny spells Min: 7.
Strong winds from 6. Max: 8.
Rain
East 9. Warmer
10.
No 11.
Scotland and 12. Very cold Min: 13.
Windy with gales Max: 14.
Heavy rain and snow
A man is looking for a new flat. He is talking to an estate agent. Listen carefully and fill in
the form below.
Rental Application Form

s full name: Perry
ss: Telephone No.: Occupation: Employer: Avenue
3.
4. Barclays Bank
Listen to a conversation between a landlord and a tenant. Imagine you are the tenant.
Listen carefully and fill in the form below.
Is the room available? 1.
Number of beds in the room 2.
Facilities to be shared with others 3. kitchen,
Number of people who are sharing the facilities now 4.
Is there a phone in the house? 5.
Can the tenants make calls in the house? 6.
The rent 7.
The rent is due on which day of the month? 8.
The first month's payment 9.
Telephone number 10.
You will hear a conversation at the customs in Gatwick Airport. As you listen, fill in the form
below.
Surname: 1.
First name: 2.
Sex: 3.
Dale of birth: 4.
Nationality: 5.
Reason for travel in the UK: 6.
Address in the UK: 7. Halefield Road,
Tottenham, London
You're a member of the staff in 8 lost property office in a department store. A woman
comes to your office to report that she has lost something. As you listen, fill in the report
form with the information she gives you.
Lost Property Report

Item: Description: 1.
Shape: 2.
Colour: 3.checked
Total Value: Made of Leather
Last time noted: Last place noted: 4.
If found, notify: Name : Address: 5.
Phone No. : 6.on 6th floor.
7.
8.
9.
You will hear an interview between a young woman who has applied for a position with a
company and the personnel officer of the company. As you listen, fill in the form below.
Name of applicant 1. Shirley

University attended 2.
Subject 3.
Year of graduation 4.
Work experience:
Last position Years Previous work Years 5.
Previous work salary New job's salary Benefit of the job 6.
7. Sales woman
7.
8.
9.
10.hours per week at full pay to attend

You will hear four telephone messages. As you listen, write down the important
information given by the callers.
Message 1
Message for: 1.
Message: phone tonight before 2.or tomorrow before 3.
4.
Ring back at: Caller's name: 5.
Message 2
Receiver's phone No. 1.
Caller's name Message for Message 2.
3.
Phone No. meeting time changed to 4. Phone back before
6.
Message 3
Caller's name Message for Message Anne Bridge
2.
3.starts at 8;
Phone No. meeting her at 7:30 in front of the 4. Please call h
6.
Message 4
Caller's name Message for Message Debbie Harris
2.
Use 3.instead of the playing ground and come there
You are going to hear an interview on transportation. As you listen fill in the form below.
(The questions are not in order).
Questions How do you How far is it How long Are you ever Suggestions
get to from your does it take late because for improving
school? home to you to get of the
school? to school? transportation transportation
Name problems?
Mike By bus 3. 6. 8. 11.
Liz 1. 4. It depends 9. 12.
Tom 2. 5. 7. 10.
You will hear a conversation. As you listen, fill in the missing information in the form below.
Reason for call 1.

Personnel manager's name 2.
Caller's name 3.
Caller's college 4.
Caller's subjects in college 5.
What foreign languages can
the caller speak? 6. and
Caller's work experience 7. K Mart for months and
Jade Travel Agency formonths.
Interview time 8.ABB Building in Oxford Street.
Interview place 9.
Documents caller must take to the interview
10.andcertificates
You will hear an interview. As you listen, fill in the form about Miss Wood.
Surname 1.
First name 2.
Present occupation 3.
Number of years for the present occupation 4.
Education 5.
Interests 6.
How many languages can she speak? 7.
You will hear a dialogue between a bank officer and a customer. As you listen, fill in the
form below.
City to which money is to be transferred 1.

Name of the bank 2.
Recipient of the money 3.
Recipient 's address 4.
Account number 5.
Amount of money to be transferred 6.
That amount in American dollars 7.
Sender of the money 8.
Sender's address 9. Grange Park, Ealing Broadway
Fastest method of sending money overseas 10.
Method chosen by customer 11.
You are going to listen to a conversation between a student and a clerk at Barclays Bank.
Listen carefully and fill in the blanks.
The grant is paid by the 1. .

A student account offers a 2. and a connect card which can be used 24 hours a
day in the bank machines.
It also can he used for a cheque guarantee card.
For up to £500, the interest is 3. .
A student account offers a 4. overdraft.
You need:
 a letter from some authority
 identification like 5.
 simple forms about your course
 duration of your stay
 your address and 6.
Listen to Jane talking about her relatives. Tick () if the information is correct, or write in
the necessary changes.
: Answer:
me is my father's sister. She has got 2 grown-up children. mother's

She is a housewife. 1.
Louise is a housewife. 2.
She is divorced. 3.
Uncle Tom is a bank manager. 4.
Lewis lives in Paris. 5.
Roger is Jane's uncle. 6.

He is a sales manager. 7.
Mark studies in Oxford University. 8.

He is talking to his sister. 9.
Julia is a student at university. She is looking for a room to rent. She has seen an
advertisement and has decided to phone the landlord. As you listen, fill in the form below.
for the advertisement 1.

2.
vailable Rooms shared: Single/Double
A. living room
bathroom
kitchen
rules bedroom
5.
blic transportation? Address of accommodation Appointment time Deposit for
Guests must leave by
Yes, It is 5 minutes to
, Acton
10.
11.
You will hear a conversation. As you listen, no in an accident report form with the
information you hear.
ACCIDENT REPORT FORM

Witness's name: 1)
Address: 32 Westminister Road, Watford
Injuries sustained: 2) , and
Casualty's Occupation: 3)
Name of casualty: 4)
Address: 37 Merton Road, Harrow
Date of accident: 5)
6) Action: □ Police notified
□ Family notified
□ Employer notified
You are going to hear a talk about some volcanoes. Look at the chart below. Listen carefully
to the talk and write down the missing information in the correct place.
Name of the Place Location Date of Eruption No. Of People Died

Vesuvius 79 A.D.
Ecuador 1,000
Krakatoa
Martinique
Mount St. Helens 60
Mount Tambora Indonesia
You will hear a dialogue between a student and a landlord. The student bas seen an
advertisement and is phoning the landlord to find out more about it. As you listen, fill in the
form below.
mber 1.
2.
Shared rooms Day rent due House rules Public transport 3. Single/Double
om available Address 4.
time on
Guests should be out by
7.
8.
9., Highgate
10.
Unit 3
Task I
You are going to listen to a conversation about how to make English-style tea. As you listen,
put the missing words in the blanks below.
1. First, put in a kettle.

2. water.
3. the pot.
4. Put some tea into
5. Pour over the tea.
6. Let the tea stand for .
7. Pour a little a cup.
8. Then pour into the cup.
9. Add some to the tea.
Task 1
Listen to a conversation between Mary and her brother, Jack. As you listen, complete the
instructions about how to use the water heater.
A. Plug in the .
B. Close the tap which is the drainage tap.
C. Open the black one which is the tap.
D. The water tank takes about minutes to fill up.
E. About later, you should have some hot water.
Task I
Look at the following pictures and listen carefully to the news. As you listen, pick out the
wanted man according to the description.
Task 2
Listen to the news again and complete the following statements.
1. Police are looking for the wanted man for .
2. The man escaped with goods valued at around .
3. They included items of jewellery, a stereo, and .
4. The description was given by .
5. The man has a face and a nose.
6. The man was wearing .
7. The man has a on his left cheek.
8. Please contact the nearest if anyone can offer assistance.
Listen to the news and answer the following questions.
1. Where did the man break into a factory?

2. How much money has been stolen?
3. By what did he get away?
4. Why is the man dangerous?
5. What should people do if they see him?
6. How old is the man?
7. What is the man's height?
Listen to a conversation between Jim and Kathy. As you listen, answer the following
questions. The answers may be longer than 3 words.
1. Where is Kathy going to meet her sister?

2. When will they meet?
3. Why can't Kathy meet her sister herself?
4. Has Jim met Kathy's sister before?
5. How old is Kathy's sister?
6. What does Diana usually wear?
Listen to a conversation between a customer and a policeman. Then look at the following
statements, and tick () if the information is correct, or write in the necessary changes.
1. A man just stole a lady's purse.

2. He was tall and thin.
3. He was in his thirties.
4. His hair is brown.
5. He was wearing jeans and a jacket.
6. The purse was brown.
7. And it was made of leather.
You will hear a dialogue between a policeman and a lady who has lost her daughter. As you
listen, Tick () if the information is correct, or write in the necessary changes.
1. Mary went to school this morning.

2. She lives at 31st Bath Road.
3. Mary is ill.
4. Mary is 9 years old.
5. She has long black hair.
She is wearing:
6. a white long-sleeved blouse.
7. a pink and while striped skirt.
8. long stockings and brown shoes.
You are going to listen to a conversation. As you listen, tick the right letter according to the
directions.
Look at the diagram below and listen to the directions. As you listen, follow the directions
and then write the appropriate number beside the name of each place.
the university library

the supermarket
the hotel
the best bookshop
the Lloyd. Bank
Look carefully at the street plan below, follow the sets of directions and then answer the
questions at the end of each set of directions.
1. What's the building on your left?

2. What's the building on your right?
3. What's the building on your right?
Look at the map of Maple Town. You will hear five separate sets of directions to particular
places on the map. As you listen, follow the directions carefully and write the letter beside
the name of the place. Find the station at the bottom left first. Listen carefully to the
directions.
1. the bookshop
2. the coffee bar
3. the chemist's
4. the hotel
5. the art museum
Look at the map below. You will hear six separate sets of directions to a certain place on the
street plan. As you listen, follow the directions carefully, and then write the appropriate
letters beside the names of the places below. The first one starts at the car park.
1. the post office
2. the bank
3. the Windsor Hotel
4. the Chinese restaurant
5. the newsagent's
6. the grocer's
You are going to listen to a conversation between Janet and her friend. Janet is telling her
friend about her holidays. As you listen, complete the notes.
Day What she did

Saturday Arrived at hotel at 1. .
Sunday Hired a 2. .
Went to 3. and saw monkeys and lions.
Monday Went to Oxford and Stonehenge and took 4.
Tuesday Joined a 5. tour and visited Trafalgar Square, Westminister
Abby, the Houses of Parliament and saw the changing of 6. .
Also went to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
Wednesday Went to Greenwich by 7.
Thursday Went shopping for presents and 8. .
Went to see a film called Star Wars in the evening.
Friday Rained all day. Stayed in hotel and played 9. .
Saturday Left hotel at 10. .
Task 1
You will hear a dialogue between two students. One of them is describing a route on the
map. Draw a line to show the route taken. If the student went Inside any of that place
named on the map, mark that place with a cross (X).
Task 2
Listen to the conversation again and list the places the student went to and then write the
reasons the student went to these places.
Place Reason
Example: West Building To register
1.
2.
3.
4.
You are going to listen to a talk about children's safety at home. Look at the table below.
Listen to the talk and fill in the missing information in the correct column.
What children What children What children What children

can see can't see can find can do
At home Pan handles, Panes of glass in Medicine, Climb the stairs
lead on the doors or household and don't know
kettle, screens, things cleaners, how to get
1. , iron left on the floor matches, down, climb on
like 2. or lighters, knives, a chair to reach
spills, drawers other sharp a window, climb
or cupboard tools, plastic inside things,
doors left open. bags, things reach 5.
they could and
4. on and turn them
like peanuts. on and off.
The dangers Burn or scald Trip or fall over Can't tell the They can do
them things, fall difference anything which
through panes between are dangerous
of glass or bump lemonade and and can be
into things turps. anywhere.
which
3.
 You can help keep them safe by planning 6.

and making the right
7. .
 You can 8. medicines and make it more difficult for children to 9. or
grab hot things.
 You should turn 10. away from the front of the cooker.
 You'd better 11. all fires and heaters.
 You should use 12. on stairs and teach them how to go 13. the
stairs.
Look at the picture on the sheet in front or you. This is Kevin's bed-sitting room. He is
describing his room to his friend. As you listen, write the name of the furniture you hear.
Sally bought a new house a few days ago in a small village. She is phoning her friend Richard
and inviting him for dinner at the weekend. Sally is giving directions to get to her house.
Look at the map. As you listen, take notes and mark Sally's house with a cross (X).
You are going to listen to five conversations between a new information officer and
passengers. Listen and complete the conversations.
Conversation 1
A: Can I help you, madam?
B: Yes. Could I have a 1. ticket to Nottingham to arrive by ten?
A: That is 2. please.
B: Here you are. Could you tell me which train I could take?
A: Let me see. It is 7:00 now, Friday. Yes, you can take the 3. train to get there.
B: Thank you very much.
Conversation 2
A: Excuse me, Sir.
B: Yes, madam. What can I do for you?
A: Could you tell me the time of trains to Nottingham, please?
B: What sort of time do you want to go?
A: You see, I would like to go to Nottingham to visit my daughter. She will meet me at the
station at 4. this Saturday. Which train should I take?
B: Take the 16:30 train and you will get there at 5. . Is that all right?
A: That's fine. Thanks a lot. Oh, by the way, how much does a weekend return ticket to
London cost, please?
B: It costs 6. .
A: Thank you.
Conversation 3
A: Excuse me, Sir.
B: Yes, madam. May I help you?
A: Could you tell me which trains I can take if I buy a 7. to Nottingham?
B: Let me see. Oh, yes, you can take any train except 7:30 and 8:30 morning trains. And any
trains after 17:30. Generally speaking, a saver ticket can be used on most trains except on a
few 8. trains. Here is a timetable. You can check it by yourself.
A: Lovely. That will be very helpful.
Conversation 4
A: May I help you, young lady?
B: Yes, I have to get to Nottingham by 10:30 this Saturday morning. Could you tell me which
train I should take to get there on time?
A: The 8:30 train will do.
B: I see. Could you tell me which platform the train leaves from?
A: Platform 9. .
B: Thank you.
Conversation 5
B: Yes, I would like to get to Nottingham on Friday by seven o'clock. Which train should I take?
A: The 10. train.
B: How much for a return saver ticket to Nottingham?
A: Twenty pounds, but I am afraid you can't use a saver ticket on that train.
B: Can't I? How much is standard fare?
A: 11. pounds, please.
B: Well, I think I should take standard fare. Here is forty-five.
A: Thanks. Here is your ticket and change.
Look at the graph below. This graph shows the number of people who visited London Zoo,
Kew Gardens and Regent's Park from 1978 to 1987. Mark in the names London Zoo, Kew
Gardens and Regent's Park on the appropriate lines on the graph.
(Numbers shown in thousand)
Look lit the graph below. This one shows the numbers or visitors to the Exhibition Center,
the Museum and the Art Gallery. Mark in the names Exhibition centre, Museum and Art
Galley on the appropriate lines on the graph.
(Numbers shown in thousand)
Unit 4
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false by writing T for true and F for
false.
1. A man is calling from home.
2. He has been phoning for about 15 minutes.
3. The man keeps making a funny noise.
4. The man dialed a wrong number.
5. The man hasn't put enough money in the phone box.
6. The operator said the lines were overloaded.
7. The problem is because of crossed lines.
8. The man got through after talking to the operator.
Answer the questions by writing up to three words or a number.

1. Which session of the conference is it?
2. Which room will the grammar session be held in?
3. Where should people return their keys?
Circle the appropriate Letter.

4. What should be returned to the session chairpeople?
A. Discussion handouts. B. Tape recorders.
C. Discussion records. D. Section recorders.
5. By what time does the speaker want people to gather to take the 3:30 buses?
A. 2:30. B. 3:15. C. 3:30. D. 3:25.
6. Where should people gather to take the buses?

A. Outside the airport. B. Outside Room 203.
C. Outside the main building. D. Outside Room 302.
7. Who is not asked to collect reprints from the conference desk?
A. Professor Hurst. B. Professor Cole.
C. Professor Malnachurk. D. Professor Olsen.
Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.
8. Professor Olsen is from the Leeds University.

9. The sixth Annual Convention of EFL will be held soon.
10. Aall people have to leave their names at the conference desk.
Answer the questions by writing a few words.

1. Whom is the letter for?
2. What does the mother complain about?
Circle the appropriate letter.

3. How much is the phone bill for 3 months?
A. £30.94 B. £140.44
C. £130.94 D. £300.44
4. The phone calls are more expensive
A. between midnight and 6 am. B. in the evenings.
C. after 6 pm. D. before 6 pm.

5. Jane works on Saturdays.
6. Jane has to use the phone box down the road.
7. The phone box down the road is expensive.
8. Jane has to pay half of the bill.
Complete the statements below.

I. Underground tickets are available at .
2. Ticket prices for the underground vary according to the travel .
Answer the question.

3. How many zones are within the travelcard area? .
Circle the appropriate letter(s).

4. Where can you get travelcards? (2 Answers)
A. At travel agencies B. At train stations.
C. At underground stations. D. At bus Stops.
5. What time can the travelcards be bought? (2 Answers)
A. Anytime during the day. B. After 9:30 at weekends.
C. Anytime at weekends. D. After 9:30 am on weekdays.

6. The easiest and most economical way to travel around London is with a travelcard.
7. You need a passport for a travelcard season ticket.
8. Smoking is allowed on the underground.

1. They are talking about a job at a
2. The company is seeking
Answer the following questions.

3. What does the company provided for people to travel in?
4. What does the company offer in addition to a salary?

5. The job offers excellent prospects for
A. a retired person.
B. a person who has a car.
C. a young person with ambition and enthusiasm.
D. a young person with ambition and experience.

6. The applicant must write to the personnel manager.

7. The man is interested in the job.
8. The applicant has to be good on a team.
Answer the Questions by writing a word.

I. Who is Mike talking about?
2. What was the first complaint about Mike?
3. Mike often talks about
A. his difficulties at his house. B. finding a place to live
C. the parties he went to. D. his friend's house
4. Mike wants to move, but he wants to live
A. Alone B. in a quiet place.
C. near the school D. with his parents.
5. How many people live in Tom's house besides Tom?
A.2 B.3 C. 4 D. 5
6. The expenses which Tom and his housemates share do not include
A. food. B. rent. C. light. D. heating.
7. If Mike goes to live with Tom, he will likely have

A. more food. B. more expense.
C. more noise. D. more freedom.
Write a word or a number in the spaces provided.
8. What day is it when Tom and Mike are talking?
9. On what date will Jane vacate her room?
10. When is Mike moving into the house?
Answer the questions by writing up to three words.

1. When did the researcher finish her survey?
2. What do the science students complain about?
3. Circle the complaints that students made about the library catalogues. (3 Answers)
A. They are too complicated. B. They are incomplete.
C. They are really bad. D. They are out of date.

4. When the chief librarian heard the criticisms, he indicated it might he possible to …………….
(2 Answers)
A. buy some new books.
H. change the librarians there.
C. check all the cards and reprint them where necessary.
D. change to a computer system.
5. How much would if cost to do the first option?

A. About £1000. B. About £6000.
C. About £60000. D. About £600.

6. It would take about a year to change the catalogue system to a computer system.
7. The chief librarian suggested two possible ways to improve the catalogue system.
8. The child librarian agreed to try to improve the borrowing facilities as well.
Answer the following questions by writing up to three words.

1. Where does the student come from?
2. How long has the student been in this country?
3. What is the student studying at the moment?
Circle the correct answer.

4. What does the student worry about now?
A. His English study hours.
B. That her qualifications may not be accepted here.
C. Her working experience in her own country.
D. Her tutoring at school.
5. What kind of course does the counsellor suggest the student to apply for?
A. Civil engineering diploma course.
B. Master's, degree in English.
C. English diploma.
D. Master's in engineering.
Write two to three words in the spaces provided.

6. Did the student study engineering at a university? .
7. How long did the student work for a big company? .
8. When does the counsellor suggest the student apply for a degree course? .
Answer the Questions.

1. Where are all student services to be found at the college?
2. Are all students automatically members of the Student Union?
3. What document do the students need to get their student cards?
4. Where do students go to get their student cards?

5. When is the student health centre open? (2 Answers)
A. From 9:30 to 8:45 on weekdays. B. From 9:30 to 5:00 on Fridays.
C. From 9:30 to 5:00 on weekdays. D. From 9:30 to 8:45 Monday to Thursday.
6. Circle the days when Dr. B. Kearns holds a surgery in the Medical Centre. (3 Answers)
A. Monday and Tuesday mornings. B. All weekday's mornings except Friday.
C. Either Wednesday or Friday afternoons. D. Thursday afternoons.
7. Whom do students have to register with if they stay in England?

A. A college doctor. B. Dr. B. Kearns.
C. A local doctor. D. A hospital doctor.

8. The nurses will make appointments for you.
9. Dr. Kearns can be found at her surgery any time during the day.
10. Dr. Kearns' surgery is located at No. 2 Ascott Avenue, W5.

Answer the following questions by writing a number or up to three words.
1. Who is Ms. Penny Rawson?
2. What is Ms. Rawson going to discuss?
3. How many counsellors are there in the college?
4. Are counsellors full-time at the college?
5. Circle the ways students are referred to the counsellors. (2 Answers)
A. By themselves. B. By their parents,
C. By their teachers. D. By a tutor.

6. How do counsellors meet students?
A. See the students only individually.
B. See the students only in groups.
C. See the students in any way necessary.
D. See the students only in the courses.

7. Counselling Service can solve all students' problems.

8. Counselling Service is a confidential service.
9. Counselling Service has a small fee.
10. No one, according to Ms. Rawson, ever has problems at this university.
Complete the following statements by writing in the relevant words.

I. Susan will be a student.
2. She wants to keep her money in a safe place with easy .
3. She is suggested to open an Account.

4. A current account provides the following facilities: (2 Answers)
A. a chequebook B. a cashcard
C. a deposit book D. all of the above
5. If the balance is £500 or over the interest is
A. 5.25% B. 2.55% C. 7.25% D. 7.55%
6. Money can be withdrawn with
A. a chequebook B. A cash card
C. an ID card D. a passport

7. The bank statement tells you how much money is in your account.
8. The bank statement provides you with a permanent record of income only.
9. You can ask your bank about your statement by telephone.
10. You can use a cashcard to check the balance
Complete the statements below. Use up to three words.

1. Mrs. Jane Smith is .
2. Mrs. Smith would like to talk about .
3. Where is Peter presently working? .
4. Peter has had his present job
A. since 2002. B. for more than three years.
C. for three months. D. since 2003.
5. The reason he wants a new job is
A. for 11 change. B. to earn more money.
C. to get a promotion. D. to have a new challenge.
6. The thing he likes most about his present job is
A. the responsibility. B. good salary.
C. his colleagues. D. working conditions.
7. They are looking for someone prepared to work overtime.

8. Peter graduated from Leeds University.
9. Peter has a diploma in design.
10. Peter will get the new job.

1. In Britain a foreign student can get treatment from the British Medical Scheme if the
student's course of study is for .
2. For a long-term student, treatment in British hospitals is .
Answer the following question by writing a short phrase in the space provided.
3. What should the student do first if he wishes to join the British Medical Scheme?
.

4. Where can you find lists of doctors?
A. From the Student Union office. B. From local post offices.
C. From the registration's office. D. From the university medical clinic.
5. Give two ways to find out a doctor's consulting hours.

A. .
B. .
6. Casualty or emergency treatment is free for everyone in all hospitals.

7. A dentist can choose whether or not to accept a patient for NHS treatment.
8. A private patient will pay the full cost of dental treatment.
9. Dentists like to check patients' teeth once a month.
10. Basic dental treatment is a minimum of 17 pounds.
Answer the following questions and complete the statements below. Use no more than
three words for each answer.
1. The college's first aim is to be a institution.

2. The college judges people on their and commitment to study as much
as .
3. Circle the statements about the students that the director has mentioned. (2 Answers)
A. Some students are seeking specific skills.
B. Some are learning about the latest scientific knowledge.
C. Some are seeking to develop their artistic abilities.
D. Some are stretching their bodies.
4. How many teachers and staff are there at the college?

A. 500 B. 800 C. 1000 D. 1500
5. Which word best describes the director's speech?
A. Informative. B. Depressing.
C. Inspiring. D. Amusing.
Write a word in the space provided.

6. Is it a congratulation speech?

7. You may find a suitable course at the polytechnic college.

8. The college specializes in a narrow range of subject areas.
9. The college has a homogeneous student body.
10. The college has the longest history of any school in its community.
Complete the following statements by filling in a relevant word or a number.

I. Bell College is one of a group of schools run by the Bell Educational Trust, a
educational foundation.
2. The College offers an attractive environment for study and leisure for students aged
or over.
Answer the following questions with a word or a number as required.
3. How many students live on campus?

4. How many students live off campus?
5. What areas of study do the courses offer? (2 Answers)

A. English for Industrial Training. B. English Programme.
C. Teacher Training. D. Social Studies.
6. How many nationalities are there in the college?
A. 13. B. 30 or more.
C. 50. D. 50 or more.

7. Teachers in the college are from many parts of the world.

S. According to the college policy teachers from Rwanda are presently not welcome.
9. The college has its own medical centre.
10. The college provides cultural and social activities only on weekends.
Complete the statements below. Use up to three words.

1. Peter asks Anna to do him a .
2. Peter is going to visit .
3. Peter will be away for .
4. Circle the animal that Anna is being asked to look after.
A. rabbits B. birds
C. cats D. dogs
5. Circle the things that Peter wants Anna to do. (2 Answers)
A. To look after a pregnant animal. B. To buy a box of cat food.
C. To feed the animals. D. To wash the animals every day.
Circle the correct answer.

6. How many babies did one of the animals have last time?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
7. When Peter mentioned that one of the animals is going to be delivered soon. Anna was
A. happy. B. worried. C. sad. D. angry.
8. The mother cat eats only cat food.

9. Peter will bring a box of cat food.
10. One of the cats is a male.
Complete the following statements below.
1. Our health is affected by .

2. Safeway tries to help customers not only in the range and types of food offered, but also by
providing up-to-date reliable .
3. Circle the reasons given for using less sugar. (2 Answers)
A. For the sake of our eyes. B. For the sake of our body's weight.
C. for the sake of our teeth. D. For the sake of our livers.
4. Which of the following attacks the tooth itself?
A. Carbohydrates. B. Saliva. C. Acid. D. Plaque.
Write a short phrase in the space provided.

5. What is the worst thing you can do to your teeth? .

6. The speaker advises people to stop taking sugar at once.
7. The speaker suggests choosing snacks carefully.
8. The speaker suggests substituting yogurt for sugar.
9. The speaker suggests cutting back on the sugar you use in baking.
10. The speaker is a dentist.
Complete the following statements by filling in a relevant word or a number.

1. An au pair is a single girl without any dependants who comes to UK to learn English and to
live as of an English speaking family.
2. An au pair may help in the house for up to hours a day for pocket
money.
3. Circle the suitable tasks that an au pair may do in the house. (2 Answers)
A. Dusting the house. B. Painting the house.
C. Taking care of children. D. Mowing lawn.
4. How much money should be given as pocket money?
A. 14 to 20 pounds a week. B. 15 to 20 pounds a week.
C. 15 to 20 pounds a month. D. 50 to 60 pounds a month.
5. An au pair must be a single girl aged
A. under 17. B. under 27. C. more than 27. D. between 17 and 27.
6. Circle the appropriate nationalities for an au pair. (2 Answers)
A. Japanese B. French C. Turkish D. Russia

7. A girl who has been in the UK before as an au pair will be allowed to come to the UK again
as an au pair even if the total period is more than 2 years.
8. An au pair who is from the Commonwealth or EC will have to register with the police if she
stays longer than 6 months.
9. An au pair may change host families during her lime in the UK.
10. Write 2 possible ways for an au pair to apply for a longer stay in the UK.
A. to Lunar House
B. at one of the Public Enquiry Offices.

Answer the questions by writing a word or a number.
I. Which month would the customers like to book a holiday for?
2. Do they know exactly where they want to go for their holiday?

3. When will both customers be free to travel?
A. The first week of July.
B. The whole month except for the last five days.
C. From the first to the twenty-third of July.
D. From the seventh to the twenty-third of July.
4. Which country did the two customers visit last year?
A. Italy. B. Sweden. C. France. D. Portugal
5. How long did the customers want for their holiday?
A. A week. B. Ten days. C. Two weeks. D. Four weeks.
6. Why don't the customers want to go to Italy?
A. Because there are too many young people. B. Because it would be too hot.
C. Because they've been there. D. Because the dates don't suit them.
7. Circle the reason that they don't like to go to Sweden.
A. Too expensive. B. Too hot.
C. No beaches. D. Not enough facilities.

8. The customers prefer to visit Portugal by flight from London.
9. It would be 385 pounds for them to visit Portugal.
10. The customers have decided where to go for the holiday.
Answer the following questions by writing a few words in the spaces provided.
1. What was the name of the popular song during the 1930s mentioned in the talk?
2. When was lea first imported to Britain?

3. When did the first coffee house offer tea?
A. In 1760. B. In 1716. C. In 1706. D. In 1786.
4. Who was the owner of Tom's Coffee House?
A. Lloyds. B. The Golden Lion.
C. An insurance company. D. Thomas Twining.
5. What was on the sign of the tea shop owned by Twining?
A. The Golden Lion. B. The Strand.
C. The Tea Shop. D. Twining.
6. Circle the items which a comprehensive eighteenth century tea-tray would consist of. (3
Answers)
A. Glasses and spoons. B. A teapot and stands
C. A sugar bowl and a milk jug. D. Cups and saucers.
7. Where was tea kept by the mistress of the house?
A. In basins. B. In locked wooden commodes.
C. In metal kettles. D. In locked caddies.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided.

8. How were late-afternoon hunger pangs alleviated? .
9. When was tea first imported from India? .
Complete the following statements.

10. Tea from Ceylon, India and gives the broad range of teas that are
today.
11. There have been few changes in centuries of tea trading.
12. Twinings still has a shop on the site of the original coffee shop at Strand.
13. The name Twining has been linked with tea for over years.
Answer the following questions.

14. Who persuaded the Prime Minister to reduce the high tax on tea in 1784?
15. Who was the Prime Minster in 1784?
Unit 5
You are going to listen to a talk about Student Coach Cards. As yon listen, fill the missing
words in the banks.
If you are a student in 1. education or aged 2. , you can get a

Student Coach Card for only 3. . It will save you 4. off
standard fares throughout Britain on National Express and Scottish Citylink services. You even
get this 5. on Midweek Returns. It also entitles you to 6. off
some continental services and to discounts on some Oxford Citylink and lnvictaway services. A
student Coach Card lasts for a full 7. months with no restrictions. Student
Coach Cards can e bought at 8. , many National Express and Scottish Citylink
agents or by 9. simply by completing the attached coupon.
You are going to listen to a talk about telephone services. Listen carefully and fill the
missing word in the blanks.
Alarm calls, to wake you up in the 1. should be booked before 2. the

previous evening. Transferred charge calls are those where the people you want to speak to
3. to pay for your call to them. Transferred charge calls can also be made to many
countries 4. . Personal calls are those where you tell the 5. of
the person you wish to 6. . You are not connected if that person cannot be found,
though a message can be 7. for him or her to ring the operator later. This service
is normally 8. for international calls as well.
For emergency calls, if you want the police, fire or ambulance services in an emergency, dial
9. . Tell the operator the service you want. Give your exchange and number or all
figure number as appropriate. Wait until 10. answers. Then give them the full
address where help is needed and other necessary information. 999 calls are 11.
You are going to hear a talk about bats. Listen carefully and fill the missing words in the
blanks.
James Austin is a(n) 1. . His talk is about bats. Bats are black creatures which hang
2. and fly in the dark. Now they become more 3. because they can
eat mosquitoes up to 4. in an hour. So many people want them to come back.
Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;
5. People build bat houses on their roof in summer.
6. People don't really know what bats look like.
7. Bat houses should be dark and hot.
8. Bat houses should be 12 to 15 feet off the ground.
9. People prefer to use chemicals to get rid of mosquitoes.
You are going to hear a conversation between a salesman and a customer. Listen carefully
and write down the missing information in the notes below.
Patricia bought a videocassette recorder 1. ago. She phoned the shop and told
them that she has some problems with the VCR. One of the problems is that the VCR won't
2. when she sets the timer. The other one is that she can't find 3. .

4. The VCR has got a one year guarantee.

5. Patricia has got the salesman's name.
6. The salesman knows the customer.
7. Patricia should bring in the receipt when she goes back to the shop.
8. The salesman has to report to his manager about it.
You will hear a dialogue. As you listen, fill the missing words in the gaps in the notes below.
Mr. Smith comes to London for a 1. . He will stay there for 2. with
3. pounds. He wants to open an account. He is suggested to open a Higher Rate
Deposit Account which requires 4. to open the account. Its interest is
5. on net and
6. on gross.

7. A Higher Rate Deposit Account is calculated and paid monthly.

8. The rate of interest will go down to 5.52% if it has savings go below five hundred pounds.
9. The Higher Rate Deposit Account allows people to be five hundred pounds overdrawn.
You are going to hear a talk from a course director. As you listen, fill in the gaps below.
There is a variety of opinions about 1. that should exist within initial teacher
education between 2. in school and the study of the disciplines of education. It is
our conviction that beginning teachers need to 3. on ideas about the aims and
methods of education, but we believe more strongly that 4. of teaching is best
learnt in school, working with 5. teachers.

6. The director provides a general introduction to the course at Sussex.

7. All of the teaching takes place in small group seminars and workshops.
8. All applicants will be interviewed before places are offered.
You are going to hear an announcement. As you listen, fill in the gaps numbered 1-5 in the
notes below.
Ladies and gentlemen,

We are arriving at Cambridge now, and there are a few things you need to remember. First,
remove all 1. from the coach because we can't guarantee their safety. Second
note 2. on the front of the coach, so it can be recognized in the coach park. Third,
stay with your own 3. . Don't wander off as the town is large and people can easily
get lost. Photographs can only be taken at certain points, so obey your guide's instructions.

4. The speaker is an airline flight attendant.

5. The coach will leave for the park at 6:15.
Debby buys a newspaper and then goes to the cafe. Se sits next to a man and they discuss
the gales. As you listen to their conversation, fill in the gaps in the notes below.
Here is the news about the gales. It says gales reaching 90 mph swept 1. last night
as two more days of wind and rain were forecast. In the 2. , gusts had been
recorded of 94 mph in Aberporth, southwest 3. 82 mph in the Cairngorms in
4. and 78 mph in Camborne, Cornwall. The Clarence EspIanade at Southsea,
Hampshire, was 5. due to fears that walkers could be swept over 6. .

7. Police in London had warned people not to travel unless their journey was essential.
8. A 33 000 volt cable was damaged because of the gales.
9. Engineers battled to restore electricity supplies to 3 000 customers in Scotland.
You will hear a dialogue between two friends. As you listen, fill the missing words in the
notes below.
There was a lot of traffic in Chase Village 1. years ago. People drove too fast.
Richard had a very serious 2. on Newland Street. He was afraid to drive there so
he always tried to 3. that road when he visits his sister. But now things are
4. . People put on their brakes and 5. on Newland Street because
they can see a 6. there.

7. Now some people still take a risk when the police officer is away on Newland Street.
8. The police officer there doesn't gel any pay for the work.
9. Officer Springirth is a real man and he is a volunteer there.
10. Officer Springirth helps the police to reduce the crime rate in Chase Village.
You will hear some advice from a British programme adviser. As you listen, fill in the gaps
with the relevant words in the notes below.
When you first arrive in Britain you will be given the name and telephone extension number
of the 1. who will be administering your programme. It will be 2. if
you make a note in your diary of this 3. and also if you make an appointment
4. by telephone whenever you want to see your programme officer.
If your base is to be outside London, you will be given 5. about reaching your
destination. Please follow these carefully and, again, keep a note of them in your 6. .

7. If you bring money to Britain you'd better carry large sums of cash on your person.
8. Your money will be more secure if you convert it into traveller's cheques.
9. It's wise to put your purchases in your shopping bag.
10. You should never put anything into your own pockets or bag until it has been paid for.
11. All shops provide a receipt for you.
You will hear an interview between a reporter and an officer from the British Council. As
you listen, fill in the gaps below.
The Student Union Welfare Office will put overseas students in touch with overseas students'
societies and organizations, which are often run by overseas students. The 1.
which will have been put in the student's passport by the 2. indicates whether or
not they are required to 3. with the police. If you are from a 4.
Community or Commonwealth country, you should not have to register with the police. If you
are required to register with the police you must do so 5. of arrival in Britain.

6. All overseas students are required to register with the police as soon as they arrive in
Britain.
7. Working in Britain without acquiring the relevant permission is illegal.
8. If overseas students are to get a job in the UK, they need to get forms OW1 and OW5 at the
job centres.
9. Overseas students have to get forms OW21 and OW22 from job centres if they are looking
for work experience.
10. It is free of charge to register with the police when you arrive in the UK.
You are going to listen to a talk about the Student Union. As you listen, fill in the gaps in the
notes below.
All 1. students automatically belong to the Student Union and have full
2. and membership rights. Part-time students also have 3. to what
the Union has to offer. Further details of this are available from the Student Union offices.
The Union is 4. to the NUS, which represents students on a 5. level.
Students can take advantage of 6. travel facilities and a wide range of reductions
on 7. , through the Student 8. .

9. The talk gives an introduction to the Student Union.

10. The Social Committee is responsible for entertainment on campus.
You are going to hear a conversion that took place at an accommodation agency. As you
listen, fill in the gaps in the notes below.
I'll start with self-contained flats. The flats are 1. but you will find you have your
2. to do what you want. With bedsitters, you would have your own bedroom
although you will have to 3. the kitchen and bathroom. Lodgings are more
expensive than 4. as you receive a meal.
5. Hostels are more expensive than lodgings.

6. The agent suggests that the best option is to look through the local papers for
accommodation.
7. The accommodation office in the university will offer students a list of cheap
accommodation in the area.
You are going to listen to a talk about Cambridge. As you listen, fill in the gaps in the notes
below.
The university town of Cambridge, just one hour 1. of London, has been one of
the world's most important centres of learning for 2. years. Its academic vitality
and beauty create the perfect 3. in which to study. Like other students here, you
will enjoy 4. unique to the Cambridge way of life. During your free time you might
like to 5. along the "Backs", or try your hand at "punting" on the river.

6. Cambridge is home to some famous museums.

7. The city has extensive sporting facilities.
8. The university has many excellent restaurants.
You will hear a talk about Skunks. As you listen, fill in the gaps in the notes below.
Some animals which people hate and fear are gaining new 1. . People have begun
to 2. their ideas about skunks. Cherry Briggs, an animal researcher said that
skunks are very 3. animals because they catch 4. and beetles. They
are great for 5. .

6. People fear the skunks because of their awful smell.

7. Skunks always warn you after they spray.
S. Skunks are easily recognized by their color.
9. One of the skunk's warning signs is to raise its feet.
10. Skunks will move away when they hear loud rap music.
11. Skunks are wanted to be back because they are great for pest control.
You will hear a conversation between Gladys and Jack. As you listen, fill In the gaps in the
note below.
The lecture was interesting. The new student really enjoyed it. The student enrolled in the
M.A. teaching programme 1. . He'd like to know something about 2.
He asked the lady about the assessment and the exams for this particular progmmme. He is
nervous about 3. because he hasn't had an exam for a 4. .

6. Five essays are required before the finals.
7. The lecturer and the student are good friends.
You are going to listen to a doctor's talk. As you listen, complete the notes below.
In Western countries, many people have 1. on the in side wall of their arteries.
These deposits build up over 2. , narrowing the arteries. Sometimes the deposits
can 3. the formation of blood clots. If a clot breaks free, it can enter the 4.
and sooner or later it will become trapped and block off a blood vessel, possibly
causing a 5. or a stroke.

6. What people eat may determine the cholesterol level in their blood.
7. Saturated fat will help to lower blood cholesterol level.
8. People are suggested to eat more saturated fat.
9. Fatty acids are essential for people's health.
10. The human body can make a lot of fatty acids.
11. Some nuts, seeds and fish contain a high proportion of polyunsaturated fats.
You are going to listen to a talk about the city of Pompeii. As you listen, fill in the gaps in
the notes below.
Over 2,000 years ago, many rich Romans spent 1. in the city of Pompeii which
was located on the Bay of Naples. Pliny saw the eruption of 2. Vesuvius. It was a
3. sight. Rock and ash flew through the air. The city of Pompeii was 4.
of Mt. Vesuvius. When the volcano first erupted, many people were able to 5. the
city. Unfortunately, there was not enough time for everyone to escape. More than
6. people died. They were buried alive under the volcanic ash. The eruption lasted
for about 3 days.
7. Pompeii was buried under 20 feet of volcanic rock and ash.

8. The city of Pompeii could never be forgotten.
9. An Italian farmer found a part of a wall of the ancient city of Pompeii on his farm.
10. Now, tourists come to see the ruins of the famous city of Pompeii.

You will hear a dialogue about accommodation in the UK. As you listen, fill in the gaps in
the notes below.
If you pay your rent weekly, you have to pay it 1. on a fixed day of the week. If
you want to leave, you have to give 2. . If you pay monthly, it's one month's
notice. But if you have 3. accommodation or no meals are provided, then
4. you have to give a month's notice, even if you're paying weekly. It's therefore
important to have a definite 5. with your landlady at the beginning of your 6.
.
7. The landlady doesn't have to give you any notice if she wants you to leave.
8. If you don't return the key at the end of your tenancy, you may lose your deposit.
9. The rent book provides a record of payment.
10. The landlady may evict you if you try to share a single room.
11. You're more likely to have to sign an agreement if you live in lodgings.

You are going to listen to a conversation between two students. As you listen, complete the
following notes.
If you are living in 1. you should find out when meals are served and be
2. for them. You should also find about when it's most 3. for guests to
visit you or to have a 4. . If you know that you will be 5. you should let
her know, so she can 6. your dinner or give you a 7. .

8. The landlady would appreciate your help in keeping the house clean.
9. In lodgings, gas and electricity are usually included in the rent.
10. All private houses have central heating.
11. Before using your own electrical apparatus, make sure they work on the voltage of the
house.
Unit 6
You are going to hear a talk about security in the UK. Listen to the talk and complete the
statements below by writing no more than three words in the spaces provided.
1. Don't carry cash than you need for daily expenses.

2. When you stay at a hotel, ask the manager to keep your valuables in .
3. Don't keep a note of together with your traveler's cheques.
4. You should carry wallets and purses in an inside .
5. Your passport, travel tickets and other important documents should be taken .
6. You can leave your heavy luggage in a at most large stations and pick it up later.
7. It's necessary to keep and check the opening hours when you leave your
luggage at the station.
8. The Lost Property Office can be found at both and .
You are going to hear a lecture on some useful information for your travelling around
Britain. Listen to the first part or the lecture and complete the notes below by writing no
more than three words in the spaces provided.
You will find Tourist Information Centres at major 1. , airports, stations,

2. and towns and holiday centres. You will see two kinds of public telephones in
operation. One is 3. and the other is card phones. For the latter ones, you can buy
at 4. news kiosks, station bars and 5. . Banks are normally open from
6. Monday to Friday but at London's two 7. there are 24-hour banks.
Trafalgar Square Office opens from 8. weekdays and Saturdays. On Sunday, it
opens from 10:00 to 17:00. The Bureau de Change services are available to 9. .
You can also change money at Bureau de Change, large hotels, 10. and travel
agents.
Listen to the second part of the lecture. As you listen, complete the notes below by writing
no more than three words in the spaces provided.
In Britain shops usually open at 9:00 and close at 17:30, but in many cities, they have a
1. once a week. They stay open until about 2. . British voltage is
3. VAC, 50HZ. Many hotels will be able to supply 4. for electric
shavers. Stamps can be bought at 5. . Most hotel bills include a service charge,
usually 6. but in some larger hotels it's 15%. People often leave 7. %
for the waiter in the restaurants, and give 8. per suitcase for porters,
9. % of the fare for taxis and 10. for hairdressers and 50p to the
assistant who 11. your hair. You must remember it is the rule to drive on the
12. and overtake on the 13. . Driver as well as front-seat passengers
must wear 14. .
You are going to hear a dialogue between two students talking about how parliament
makes new laws. As you listen, complete the notes below by writing no more than three
words in the spaces provided.
New laws can start in either the House of Lords or the House of Commons. They are usually
proposed by 1. . A law which is being proposed is called 2. until it is
passed. Then, it becomes 3. of Parliament.
The bill goes through its 4. which means that the title of the bill is set to be
discussed, then it goes through its Second Reading which is the 5. stage. If the bill
is passed it will go on to the 6. stage where a small group of members meet and
discuss it in detail. The Report stage will be the stage in which 7. can be made.
After the Report stage, the bill is taken for its 8. where a vote is taken. If the bill is
passed, it will go to the 9. . When both Houses pass the bill, it goes to the
10. for the Royal Assent. When the Queen gives her assent the bill becomes an
act.
You are going to hear a talk about the English policeman. As you listen, complete the notes
below by writing no more than three words in the spaces provided.
A "copper" is one of 1. 's nicknames. It comes from the verb "cop" which means
to 2. . "Bobby" comes from the 3. name of Sir Robert Peel who was
the founder of 4. . "Peeler" used to be an 5. for the policeman but this
one has 6. .
The British bobby is a very 7. sort of character. They are very busy 8.
visitors about the city. British bobby has some very distinctive features. For example, he
doesn't carry 9. . An English policeman can be seen from a distance because of his
height and 10. . The police are aware that they are the country's 11.
and not its 12. .
You are going to hear a short talk about the banks in Britain. As you listen, complete the
statements below by writing no more than three words in the spaces provided.
1. The safest place to keep your money is .

2. A account is the most useful type of account offered by the banks for students
in Britain.
3. There will be an if you overdraw on your account.
4. You should open account if you have more money than you need for month-
to-month expenses.
5. You do tax on the interest if you are not normally resident in Britain.
6. A check card can be used as a check guarantee card. With this card, you can draw up to
cash from almost any bank in Britain. A Eurocheck card can be used to draw
cash from most banks in .
7. Many shops will not accept a check unless a backs it.
8. Many banks provide a cash card, which can be used to draw cash from .
9. Most banks provide dispensing machines which are set of the bank outside.
10. When the bank is closed, a cash card allows you to draw up to a day.
You are going to hear a talk about some British customs. Listen carefully and complete the
notes below by writing no more than three words in the spaces provided.
In Britain, there is a common saying, "An Englishman's home is 1. ." It's important
to act thoughtfully if you are living in a 2. or are visiting a British home. There are
a few British 3. . You should be 4. for meals. Make your own bed and
keep you room 5. . When you stay with a British family for several days you
should give 6. when you leave. British people normally wait until 7.
has got their food before they start eating. You'd better use 8. and title if you are
unsure how to call them. At a formal meal, the host 9. expect guests to
help with household chores.
You are going to hear a series of lectures on Irish culture. Listen to the first part of the
lecture. As you listen, complete the notes below by writing no more than three words in the
spaces provided.
Riverdance is based on a culture which had its 1. from the 6th to the 9th century.
Before that period, 2. was oral and based on a love of complicated stories and
3. . In the 6th century, missionaries introduced 4. . Since then the
culture of Ireland began to develop and had 5. in northern Europe. In the 9th
century this golden age 6. because of the invasions and there never was real
recovery. At the end of the 7. Irish Nationalism began to influence 8.
in English to write in a way that was 9. from English writers of the period. A
distinct style of writing in English called 10. literature came out. There are many
11. writers, for example William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel
Beckett. All of them have received 12. for Literature. Irish music was
13. as people move to the cities. Some efforts were made to make it
14. to city people but without success. Since 1980's this has begun to change.
Modern Ireland has been 15. more than just a revival of traditional music. There
are 16. people employed in lreland in the music industry.
Listen to the second part of the lecture. As you listen, complete the notes below by writing
no more than three words in the spaces provided.
In 1849 Irish people were largely 1. and living in the countryside. There was a
2. in the agricultural system. All crops were grown to pay the rent of the land and
all that was grown to eat was 3. . A great famine struck the Irish people. From
1845 to 1848 the crops failed so 4. people died or left the country by
5. . The population continued to 6. until 1961. The people left their
homes and went to England, 7. or Australia. Ireland has the highest 8.
rate of any country in Europe for the 9. centuries. Almost every family in Ireland
has 10. abroad.
Listen to the last part of the lecture. As you listen, complete the notes below by writing no
more than three words in the spaces provided.
The emigrants experienced a lot of 1. in their new countries. In England, there

used to be signs for 2. which read "Irish need not apply". The emigrants often
experienced 3. so they formed many organizations to 4. their own
fellow emigrants. In America, the Irish chose 5. and some significant cities were
controlled by 6. . President 7. 's grandparents came from Ireland and
his election had a significant impact in 8. , helping the process of recovery of
9. , which they have today. Today there are 10. people of Irish
descent living 11. Ireland. In America there are 12. who have 100%
Irish background. Many emigrants who came back to live in Ireland often found it
13. to fit into Irish society, but they have always had 14. in the old
country.
You are going to hear a talk about universities and colleges in Britain. As you listen to the
talk, complete the notes below by writing NO more than THREE words in the spaces
provided.
There are 1. universities and 2. polytechnics in the UK. In 1973-1974,

there were over 3. full-time students in universities. 10% of them were from
4. . University first degree courses usually last three or four years. The academic
year normally has 5. terms, beginning from 6. . You should apply to a
university at least 7. months before the proposed date of admission.
When you have filled in your application form you must send it to 8. . If you want
to enter Oxford or Cambridge University, you should remember to return your application by
the closing date, in 9. . The usual minimum qualifications for entry to a first
degree course in a university are good passes in the 10. or an 11.
examination. All enquiries should be accompanied by a copy of the 12. certificate
and where appropriate an approved translation.
You are going to hear a talk on Canada. As you listen to the talk, complete the notes below
by writing no more than three words in the spaces provided.
Canada is located in the northern half of the continent of 1. . The most northern
parts of Canada are called the land of 2. because at certain times of the year the
sun 3. . This northern part of Canada is cold and mostly 4. with snow
all year round. The original people in the northern part of Canada are called 5. .
They are also called the "First Nation". The populations in the Atlantic provinces of Nova
Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are 6. . The land
there is not very fertile so their main industries are forestry, 7. and mining. The
province of British Columbia is in the 8. of Canada and is an attractive place for
9. because of its mild climate, mountains, seacoast and 10. . The
original settlers came from 11. In the 16th century, the first Europeans arrived in
12. Canada. They came from 13. . By the end of the 14.
all of Canada was under British rule. In this century, Canada has had an influence of settlers
from all 15. .
You are going to hear a conversation between two students. They are talking about the
English bars. As you listen, complete the notes below by writing no more than THREE words
In the spaces provided.
Bar is the place where 1. are kept. At the bar, people don't wait for someone to
take 2. , instead, they go to the bar directly to 3. their drinks. They pay
as soon as they 4. . It's not the custom to give 5. . When you want to
have another drink you ought to take your 6. back to the bar for refill. You can get
7. alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in the bar. Alcoholic drinks include beer and
wine. Cider is made from 8. , port is a type of 9. wine from Portugal,
and sherry is a type of wine from 10. . Spirtis are a kind of 11. drinks.
Non-alcoholic drinks include all kinds of fruit juices, such as orange and 12. Soft
drinks are sweet drinks made with 13. . Cordials are strong and sweet drinks
tasting of 14. . VAT stands for 15. Tax. VAT can be 16. to
you if you take the goods with you when you leave Britain.
You are going to hear a talk about the English pubs. As you listen, complete the notes below
by writing no more than three words in the spaces provided.
There are 1. different methods of serving beer in Britain. Some beer is

2. and draught beer is a kind of beer that comes from 3. . There are
two different methods of serving draught beer. Keg beer is served with modern method
which uses 4. and traditional draught uses 5. to pull the beer up the
pipe and out of the tap. Keg beer is sold almost 6. in Britain, and you can always
have exactly 7. in any pub. Traditional beer is not served 8. but allows
you to taste 9. . Lager is served cold and available in 10. . Guinness is
a thick, almost black, bitter tasting 11. beer. Pale ale is less strong and
12. than bitter. The pub's opening limes are regulated by 13. and
usually a pub is open from 14. and from 5:30 to 11:00. 15. is
forbidden in pubs. Children are 16. to enter pubs according to the law.

Complete the notes below by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the spaces
provided.
Julia feels guilty. She knows that most chocolate has a lot of 1. but she can't stop
eating it because she is 2. to it. Chocolate is a 3. food for the people
all over the world. They spend over 4. on it for Valentine's Day. The idea of eating
chocolate started in 5. . Before that, the Aztecs drank bowls of chocolate to
6. . When chocolate was brought to Spain people thought it was 7.
because it tasted bitter. Soon people discovered that 8. chocolate with sugar
made a wonderful drink.
Answer Key

1. 4013745; Miss Jones 2. 2016453; Helen Parker
3. 7849253; Dr. Robinson 4. 5066423; Mr.
5. 5094287; Jane

1. 71 8402146 2. 27; 602 5795942
3. 25 St. (Saint) Mary's; 71 5795076 4. 3; Birmingham; 21 9920221
5. 64; Edinburgh; 31 3246738 6. 30 King's Road; Leeds; 532 8375029
7. 17 Green Street; Liverpool; 51 3627884
8. 48 Church Street; Brighton; 273 843065

1. EF Language School
EF House ()
1 Farman Street ()
Hove, Brighton ()
Sussex BN3 1AW 1AL
Tel: 723651 ()
Telex: 77843 877743

21 Hill Road 221
Cambridge ()
CB2 2RL 2RW
Tel· 240020 240040
Telex: 817713 ()

1-2 Sussex Road ()
Brighton ()
Sussex BN2 1FJ ()
Tel: 571802 571780
Telex: 957005 94012032

64/ 80 Warrior Square 74/80
Hastings ()
East Sussex TN7 6BP TN3
Tel: 432898 423998
Telex: 957005 ()

Alison wants to make a phone call. ()
It's cheaper to make a call before 6 pm. After 6pm
Telephone directory provides gardening information. ()
Arrange an alarm call before 10:30 pm on Tuesday evening. previous evening
You would pay until you talk to the right person. not pay
Alison will make a personal call. ()

1. Barbara Cooper 2. John Murphy
3. Stephen 4. Adelaide
5. Martha Hunt 6. James Black
7. Greenwich 8. Terry Fisher

1. person-to-person 2. Leeds 3. David Barker 4. 5027745

1. Manchester 2. John Abel 3. 2418 4. 3659783

1. Edinburgh 2. Diana Paxton 3. 932 Beach Road 4. 4023685

1. WILLIAMS 2. Peter 3. Canada 4. 9 5. RC4
6. 2342965 7. 25

1. TURNBALL 2. Gill 3. Australia 4. 32 5. SE23
6. 2073346 7. 23

1. POTTERS 2. Mike 3. The United States 4. 27
5. 45 6. E24 7. 3653241
Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 12A

1. 2:45 2. 5:20 3. 7:30 4. 6:20 5. 8:00
6. 12:30 7. 11:05 8. 17:40 9. 22:50 10. 15:30
Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 12B

1. 9:30; 11:30 2. 10:30 3. an hour 4. 50 5. 15
Trains
Platform No. Time Destination
1. 4 13:30 Cambridge
2. 2 14:20 Birmingham
3. 3 16:40 Liverpool
4. 1 7:30 London
5. 5 9:10 Leeds
6. 2 10:30 Oxford
7. 5 11:05 Leeds
8. 3 11:30 Manchester
Planes
Flight No. Time Destination
9. BA207 8:30 Paris
10. OA535 12:05 Athens
11. BA965 12:00 Belfast
12. SK506 17:15 Stockholm
13. BA205 9:30 Dublin
14. BA305 11:30 Paris
15. OA593 14:40 Athens
16. BA707 15:05 Edinburgh

Table 1
Area People/ sq km
UK 234
European Community 143
England 364
Greater London 4263
Scotland 56
Wales 138
Northern Ireland 112
Table 2
City Area (sq km) Population (thousand)
Greater London 1580 6735.4
Birmingham 264 993.7
Leeds 562 709.6
Glasgow 198 703.2
Edinburgh 261 433.5
Manchester 116 445.9
Bristol 110 377.7
Coventry 97 306.2
Undergraduate Students at the University
Men Women
Total 3472 2742
Science 1137 616
Social Science 484 401
Engineering 509 56
Arts 593 943
Medicine 306 336
Dentistry 139 107
Law 182 171
Veterinary Science 110 104

1. 46.4% 2. 45.2% 3. 30% 4. 60% 5. 51.9%
6. 80.5% 7. 2.5% 8. 12.6% 9. 30%
Geographical Distribution of Trade in 1987

Export Import
Rest ofRest of
westernwestern
Europe 10%Europe 14%
North
AmericaNorth
16%America
11%
Other developed countries 5%

Other developed countries 8%
Centrally planned economies 2%
European Community 49% European Community 53%
Oil- exporting companies 7%
Centrally planned economies 2%

Oil- exporting companies 2%
Other developing countries Other developing countries

11% 10%

1. 93% 2. 85% 3. 80% 4. 13% 5. 7%
6. 52% 7. 89% 8. 89% 9. 65% 10. 90%
11. 75% 12. 39% 13. 75% 14. 85% 15. 87%
16. 45% 17. 86% 18. 87% 19. 92% 20. 95%

1. A 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. B
11. B 12. B
Quality Daily Newspapers:
The Daily Telegraph 1855 990,000
The Times 1785 690,000
The Guardian 1821 410,000
The Financial Times 1888 450,000
Quality Sunday Newspapers:
The Sunday Times 1822 145,000
The Observer 1791 480,000
The Sunday Telegraph 1961 830,000
Popular Daily Newspapers:
The Daily Express 1900 1,000,000
The Sun 1964 3,730,000
The Mirror 1903 2,130,000
Daily Mail 1896 2,470,000
Popular Sunday Newspapers:
News of the World 1843 4,100,000
Sunday Mirror 1963 1,880,000
The People 1881 1,390,000
The Mail on Sunday 1982 710,000
Sunday Express 1918 850,000

1. Riley 2. Peter 3. 6 years 4. IELTS
5. 6 6. listening, writing, speaking 7. speaking

1. Computer Science 2. well-paid 3. big effect 4. Arts
5. D 6. Medicine 7. Dentistry 8. Engineering

Conversation 1
1. 4217845 2. Mary 3. Have a night out/invitation
4. See a film, eat out 5. Friday
Conversation 2
1. 2045789 2. Mary 3. Peter
4. Part 5. coming over

1. showers 2. west 3. 3 4. 4
5. Northern Ireland 6. East 7. 2 8. 8
9. Coast of England 10. sunshine 11. winds
12. Northern Ireland 13. -10 14. -3

1. Pratley 2. 14 Twyford 3. 5638995
4. A bank clerk
1. Yes 2. One 3. Toilet and Bathroom
4. Four 5. No 6. No
7. ₤200 8. The first day 9. ₤350
10. 4093378

1. Butcher 2. Anthony 3. Male
4. 14 April, 1966 5. Italian 6. To study English
7. 35

1. Handbag 2. oval 3. black and white 4. ₤250
5. 2:30pm 6. coffee shop 7. Janet Thomas 8. 25 King Street
9. 4237689

1. Sutton 2. Leeds University 3. English
4. 1990 5. Secondary School Teacher 6. 1992-1993
7. 1990-1992 8. ₤500 a month 9. ₤600 a month
10. four

Message 1
1. Bill 2. 10pm 3. 8:30am
4. 235669 5. Mary Roberts
Message 2
1. 237561 2. Henry Grey 3. Tom
4. 10:30 tomorrow 5. 5:30 6. 488992
Message 3
1. 345714 2. Linda 3. Film
4. School Gate 5. Lunch time 6. 4440456
Message 4
1. 409267 2. Linda 3. The school Hall 4. 8:30

1. By car/Drive 2. By bike/Ride 3. 5 miles
4. 20 miles 5. A few blocks 6. 15-20 minutes
7. 15 minutes 8. Yes 9. No
10. No 11. More buses 12. Better subway system

1. Job application/Applying for job 2. Mr. Bradshaw
3. Penny Jacobs 4. UEA/University of East Anglia
5. Sociology and Foreign Languages 6. French, Italian
7. 3; 6 8. 9:30am, Friday 9. 6th floor
10. degree; birth
1. Wood 2. Caroline 3. Air Stewardess
4. Over 4 years 5. B. Sc. Mathematics 6. Travel, Reading, Languages
7. 4 including English

1. New York 2. Great Western Bank 3. Ellen Robbins
4. 3021 Sagebrush Drive 5. VO233779 6. ₤300
7. $450 8. Elton John 9. 8
10. Telegraphic Transfer 11. Telegraphic Transfer

1. British Council 2. Cheque Book 3. 4% 4. ₤250
5. Passport 6. Signature

1.  2. a music teacher 3.  4. a freelance designer
5. London 6. cousin 7.  8. 
9. girlfriend

1. 6593427 2. ₤50 per week 3. single 4. B,C
5. one month's rent 6. front door key 7. 11 pm. 8. the tube station
9. 46 West Avenue 10. 4:30 pm tomorrow 11. Julia Smith

1. Julia Smith 2. cuts, bruises, shock 3. housewife 4. Susan Thomas
5. 2nd March 6. Police notified/ Family notified

Name of the Place Location Date of Eruption No. Of People Died
Vesuvius Italy 79 A.D. 2000
Cotopaxi Ecuador 1877 1,000
Krakatoa Indonesia 1883 36000
Mount Pelee Martinique 1902 38000
Mount St. Helens Washington State 1980 60
Mount Tambora Indonesia 1815 12000

1. 6438186 2. ₤40 a week 3. single 4. bathroom. Kitchen 5. Mondays
6. 11 pm. 7. the tube, buses 8. 2nd of April 9. 34 Church Road 10. 8 pm

1. some water 2. Boil 3. Warm 4. the teapot
5. the boiling water 6. a few minutes 7. milk into 8. the tea 9. sugar
1. electricity/ hot water tank 2. red 3. supply 4. five 5. half an hour

Task 1 C
Task 2
1. questioning 2. ₤5000 3. a video recorder; a colour TV set
4. a woman 5. long angular; pointed 6. glasses
7. faint scar 8. police station

1. In Leeds area 2. ₤6000 3. old blue car 4. He is armed
5. the nearest police-station 6. 40 7. 155cm

1. At the front of the main building 2. At 9 am. Tomorrow
3. She has a doctor's appointment 4. No
5. 21 6. A jumper, trousers with flat shoes.

1.  2.  3. in his teens 4. blond
5. jeans, T-shirt and boots, glasses 6. red 7. 

1.  2. 34 Bath Road 3. lost/missing 4. 6
5.  6 short-sleeved 7.  8. black shoes

A

the university library 5 the supermarket 4
the hotel 6 the best bookshop 8
the Lloyd. Bank 1

1. K Mart 2. Post Office 3. Church

1. the bookshop D
2. the coffee bar I
3. the chemist's C
4. the hotel E
5. the art museum F
1. the post office J
2. the bank L
3. the Windsor Hotel H
4. the Chinese restaurant A
5. the newsagent's C
6. the grocer's E

1. 5pm. 2. a small (family) car 3. Safari Park 4. photographs
5. sightseeing 6. guard 7. boat 8. souvenirs
9. table tennis 10. 10am.
Place Reason
1. South building To see the tutor
2. The library To apply for the library card
3. The student Union's Office To book a ticket for the Oxford trip
4. The bar For lunch

1. hot drink 2. toys 3. stick out 4. choke
5. switches and knobs 6. ahead 7. arrangements 8. store
9. touch 10. pan handles 11. guard 12. barriers.
13. up and down

1. dining table and chairs 2. record player 3. bookcase
4. coffee table 5. bed or sofa 6. desk
7. armchair 8. carpet 9. piano

1. second class return 2. forty one pounds 3. 7:30 4. 6:30
5. 18:24 6. forty-one pounds 7. saver ticket 8. peak-hours
9. 4 10. 17:05 11. Forty-one pounds


1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. F 6. F 7. T 8. T

1. The final session 2. Room 302 3. The reception desk
4. C 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. N 10. I

1. Jane's mother 2. Phone bill 3. C 4. D
5. A 6. I 7. N 8. A

1. All underground stations 2. distance 3. 5 4. B,C
5. C,D 6. A 7. N 8. I

1. textile company 2. a junior sales manager 3. a car
4. a sales commission 5. C 6. N 7. A
8. A

1. Landlady 2. Noise 3. A 4. C 5. B
6. A 7. D 8. Tuesday 9. 29th 10. 30th

1. Last week 2. the catalogues 3. B,C, D 4. C,D
5. B 6. T 7. A 8. A
1. Italy 2. About six months 3. English 4. B
5. D 6. Yes 7. Two years 8. Next year

1. The North Building 2. Yes 3. An enrolment receipt
4. The Student Union 5. B,D 6. A, C, D
7. C 8. A 9. I 10. A

1. A Counsellor 2. A counselor's role/ Counselling services
3. 2 4. Yes 5. A,D 6. C 7. N 8. A 9. I 10. I

1. college 2. access 3. Instant 4. B,C 5. C
6. B 7. A 8. I 9. N 10. A

1. the personnel manager 2. the present job 3. Evening
News 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. A
8. A 9. I 10. N

1. 6 month or more 2. free 3. Register with a doctor 4. B
5. A. From the doctor B. From the receptionist
6. I 7. A 8. A 9. I 10. I

1. Student-centered 2. motivation; formal qualifications
3. A, B 4. C 5. A
6. No 7. A 8. I 9. I 10. N

1. non-profit making 2. 18 3. 160 4. 70-80
5. B, C 6. B 7. I 8. N 9. A
10. I

1. favor 2. London 3. a week 4. C 5. A, C
6. D 7. B 8. I 9. A 10. N

1. our eating habits and lifestyles 2. Information
3. B, C 4. C 5. Nibble sweet things between meals
6. I 7. A 8. I 9. A 10. N
1. part 2. 5 3. A, C 4. B 5. D
6. B, C 7. I 8. I 9. A
10. A. By post B. In person

1. July 2. No 3. D 4. C 5. C
6. D 7. A 8. I 9. A 10. I

1. Everything Stops the Tea 2. In the 17th Century
3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B, C, D 7. D
8. By introducing a 4 o'clock meal 9. In 1839 10. China; available
11. three 12. 216 13. 280 14. Richard Twining
15. William Pitt

1. full-time 2. 16 or over 3. ₤3.90 4. 33% 5. discount
6. 10% 7. 12 8. student travel offices 9. post

1. morning 2. 10:30 pm. 3. agree 4. abroad 5. the name
6. speak to 7. left 8. available 9. 999
10. the emergency authority 11. free

1. animal researcher 2. upside down 3. popular 4. 600
5. F 6. F 7. T 8. T 9. F

1. two weeks 2. record 3. the guarantee certificate
4. T 5.F 6.F 7.T 8.T

1. visit 2. a couple of months 3. 2000 4. 500 pounds
5. 9% 6. 11.5% 7. F 8. T 9. F

1. the proper balance 2. working 3. confront and reflect 4. the craft
5. practicing 6. T 7. F 8. F

1. valuables 2. the number 3. group 4. F 5. F
1. Britain 2. early evening 3. Wales 4. Scotland 5. closed
6. seawalls 7. T 8. T 9. F

1. three 2. accident 3. avoid 4. changing
5. slow down 6. police car 7. F 8. T 9. F 10. T

1. officer 2. helpful 3. information 4. in advance 5. instruction
6. diary 7. F 8.T 9.F 10.T 11.F

1. stamp 2. immigration officer 3. register 4. European
5. within 7 days 6.F 7.T 8.T 9.F 10.F

1. full-time 2. voting 3. access 4. affiliated 5. nationwide
6. reduced price 7. consumer goods 8. Discount Card 9. T 10. T

1. expensive. 2. freedom 3. share 4. bedsitters 5. F 6. F 7.T

1. north 2. 700 3. atmosphere 4. privileges 5. wander
6. T 7. T 8. F

1. respect 2. rethink 3. useful 4. rats and mice
5. pest control 6. T 7.F 8.F 9.F 10.T 11.F

1. last week 2. the programme 3. the course 4. long time 5. T 6.F

1. fatty deposits 2. a number of years 3. stimulate 4. circulation
5. heart attack 6. T 7.F 8.F 9.T 10.F 11.T

1. their summer 2. the volcano 3. frightening 4. at the foot
5. flee 6. 2000 7. T 8.F 9.T 10.T

1. in advance 2. one week's notice 3. furnished 4. legally
5. arrangement 6. tenancy 7. F 8.T 9.T 10.T 11.F
1. lodgings 2. punctual 3. convenient 4. bath
5. late 6. save 7. key 8.T 9.F 10. F 11.T

1. more 2. the hotel safe 3. the serial numbers 4. pocket/a handbag
5. special care of 6. luggage office 7. the receipt 8. the airport; the station

1. ports 2. historic landmarks 3. payphones 4. post offices
5. shops 6. 9:30 to 15:30 7. main airports 8. 8:00 to 20:00
9. overseas visitors 10. department stores

1. late night 2. 20:00 3. 240 4. adapters 5. post offices
6. 10-12% 7. 10-15 8. 9:30 to 15:30 9. main airports 10. 2 pounds
11. washed 12. left 13. right 14. seat belts

1. the Government 2. a bill 3. an act 4. First Reading
5. Debate 6. Committee 7. more changes 8. Third Reading
9. other House 10. Queen

1. the English policeman 2. take or capture 3 first
4. the police force 5. early nickname 6. died out
7. friendly and helpful 8. directing 9. a pistol
10. his helmet 11. servants 12. masters

1. a bank 2. current 3. interest charge
4. a deposit 5. not pay 6. 50 pounds; Europe
7. check guarantee card 8. machines 9. in the wall 10. ₤100

1. his castle 2. British home 3. customs 4. punctual
5. clean and tidy 6. a small present 7. everyone
8. their family name 9. won't normally

1. golden era 2. Irish culture 3. poetic styles 4. writing
5. influence 6. collapsed 7. 19th century 8. writers
9. different 10. Anglo-Irish 11. famous
12. Nobel Prize 13. dying out 14. attractive
15. looking for 16. 10,000
1. poor 2. serious problem 3. potato 4. 2 million
5. 1851 6. go down 7. America 8. emigration
9. last two 10. relatives

1. hardship 2. jobs 3. discrimination 4. look after
5. politics 6. Irish politicians 7. John F. Kennedy
8. Ireland 9. self-confidence 10. 70,000,000
11. outside 12. 10,000,000 13. very difficult
14. an interest

1. 45 2. 30 3. 251,200 4. overseas
5. 3 6. October to June 7. 12 8. the UCCA
9. October 10. GCE 11. equivalent 12. original

1. North America 2. the midnight sun 3. never sets 4. covered
5. Eskimos 6. small 7. fishing 8. far west
9. tourists 10. beautiful forests 11. Asia 12. eastern
13. Britain and France 14. 18th Century 15. over the world

1. drinks 2. their orders 3. buy/get 4. are served
5. a tip 6. glass 7. both 8. apples
9. sweet 10. Spain 11. strong alcoholic 12. tomato
13. carbonated water 14. fruit
15. Value Added 16. returned

1. three 2. bottled 3. a tap 4. gas/carbon dioxide
5. a pump 6. everywhere 7. the same drinks
8. cold 9. the beer better 10. bottles 11. Irish
12. sweeter 13. law 14. 11:30 to 3:00
15. Betting 15. not allowed

1. fat and sugar 2. addicted 3. favourite
4. 400 million dollar 5. the 19th century 6. stay alert
7. medicine 8. mixing
Audioscripts
Unit 1 Listening Activity No. 1
1. Is that 4013745?
I'd like to speak to Miss Jones, please.
2. Hi. Is that 2016453?
Yes. Who do you want to speak to?
Helen Parker, please.
3. Hello, Is that 7849253?
Who do you wish to speak to?
Dr. Robinson, please.
4. Good morning. Is that 5066423?
I'd like to speak to Mr. Egge, please.
5. I'm sorry to disturb you, but is that 5094287?
Who do you want to speak to?
Jane Casting, please.
1. My new address is 23 A Smithfield Road, Ealing W5, London, My telephone number is 718402146
2. My sister lives at 27 Greenford Avenue, Nottingham, Her telephone number is 602 5795942.
3. My friend Alan lives in London. His address is 25 Saint Mary's Road, Ealing, London W5 5RF
His telephone number is 71 5795076.
4. My brother Larry's address is 3 Gresik Road, Birmingham, His telephone number is 21 9920221.
5. My parents live at 64 Manor Drive, Edinburgh, Their telephone number is 31 3246738
6. My uncle George lives at 30 King's Road, Leeds, His telephone number is 532 8375029
7. Mrs. Harper lives at 17 Green Street, Liverpool. Her number is 51 3627884.
8. Mr. Johnson lives at 48 Church Street, Brighton, His telephone no. is 273 843065.
1. EF Language School, EF House, 1 Farman Street, Hove, Brighton - Sussex BN3 1AL
Tel: 723651 - Telex: 877743
2. EF International School of English, 221 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB22RW – Tel: 240040
Telex : 8177 13
3. EF International School of English, 1-2 Sussex Road, Brighton, Sussex BN2 1FJ , Tel: 571780
Telex: 94012032
4. EF International School of English, 74/ 80 Warrior Square , Hastings, East Sussex TN3 6BP
Tel: 423998, Telex: 957005
(Alison and Alan are in London talking about telephones.)

Alison: I've got to make a phone call. There is a phone-box over there.
Alan: Now it is 5:30 already. Why don't you make a call later? It is cheaper after 6 pm
Alison: Is it? 0h good. I thought it cost the same. I'll wait till I get home then. Where can you find out
how much phone calls cost?

Alan: You can find out at the front of any telephone directory
Alison: Ah, I must have a good look. Does it give any other information?
Alan: Yes, you will get any information you need, such as the weather forecast, gardening
information. etc
Alison: Good. I'll have a look. How can I arrange an alarm call? My brother's arriving from Paris early
tomorrow and I must get to the airport very early in the morning
Alan: Well, you'd better book before 10:30 pm the previous evening
Alison: That seems simple enough. Actually I think I'll phone my brother this afternoon. I've got the
phone number of his hotel but what if he isn't in when I phone? It could be expensive and I
can't afford to keep phoning all afternoon.
Alan: Well, you could make a personal call. You can tell the operator your brother's name, then
your message can be left for your brother and you would not pay any money until you talk to
him.
Alison: Perfect. I'll do that. Thank you, Alan.
1. My name is Barbara Cooper. I'll spell it for you. Barbara, B-A-R-B-A-R-A, Cooper, C-O-O-P-E-R. Did
you gel it? I'm Barbara Cooper
2. Do you need my full name? My first name's John, J-O-H-N. Yes, J-O-H-N. And my surname's
Murphy, M-U-R-P-H-Y.
3. A: My Christian name is Stephen.
B: Now, there are different ways of spelling that, aren't there?
A: Yes. Mine's P-H.
B: Pardon?
A: You spell it S-T-E-P-H-E-N.
B: Thank you.
4. A: Place of birth, please madam.
B: Adelaide. A-D-E-L-A-I-D-E. Would you like me to spell it again? A-D-E-L-A-I-D-E.
5. Hello, I'd like to order a book by Martha Hunt. Hello? It's not a very good line , is it? Martha Hunt,
M-A-R-T-H-A H-U-N-T. That's it. The title of the book is Slight.
6. Hello, er ... I have a reservation. The name's James, James Black.
7. A: Where do you Jive?
B: A suburb of London called Greenwich.
A: Gren.
B: No, no. G-R-double E-N-W-I-C-H, Greenwich.
8. A; Hello. I have an appointment with Miss Parker.
B: Your name, please?
A: Terry Fisher. That's T-E·R-R-Y, Terry. F-I-S-H-E-R. Fisher.
B: Thank you.
Operator: Long distance. May I help you?

Caller: Yes. I want to make a person-to-person call to Leeds, please
Operator: What is the name of the person, please?
Caller: David Barker
Operator: How do you spell that?
Caller: It's B·A·R·K·E·R.
Operator: And what is the number?
Caller: It's 5027745, but I don't have the area code.
Operator: Just a minute, please.
Operator: Directory Enquiries. What city please?

Enquirer: Manchester. I'd like to have the telephone number of Mr. John Abel, please.
Operator: Yes, ma'am. How do you spell his last name?
Enquirer: It'll A-B·E·L. Abel.
Enquirer: It's 2418 Grestone Road.
Enquirer: 3659783. Thank you very much.
Operator: You're welcome. Have a good day.
Operator: Directory Enquiries. What city please?

Enquirer: Edinburgh. I want to have the telephone number of Mrs. Diana Paxton, please.
Operator: Yes, ma'am. Could you spell her last name, please?
Enquirer: Yes. It's P-A-X-T-O-N, Paxton.
Operator: Operator: Thank you. And her address?
Enquirer: 932 Reach Road.
Enquirer: 4023685. Thank you very much.
Operator: You're welcome.
Secretary: Good morning. Can I help you?

Student: Yes. I'd like to enroll for the course.
Secretary: Certainly. What's your surname please?
Student: Williams.
Secretary: Could you spell that for me?
Student: Yes. It's W-I-L-L-J-A-M-S.
Secretary: Thank you. What's your first name?
Student: Peter. That's spelled P-E-T-E-R.
Secretary: Thanks. Where are you from, Mr. Williams?
Student: Canada.
Secretary: I see. Where do you live now?
Student: I live at 9 Crew Street RC4 and my telephone number is 2342965.
Secretary: Your number is 2342965.
Student: Yes, that's right.
Secretary: Thank you. How old are you?
Student: 25.
Secretary: Thanks.
Secretary: Good morning. Can I help you?

Student: Yes. I'd like to enroll for the course.
Student: Turnball
Student: Yes, It's T-U -R-N-B-A-L-L.
Secretary: Thank you. . . and what's your first name?
Student: Gill. That's spelled G-I-L-L.
Secretary: Thanks. Where do you come from, Miss Tumball?
Student: I come from Australia.
Secretary: I see. Where do you live now?
Student: Now I live with my sister. Her address is 32 Broadway SE23. The telephone number is
2073346.
Secretary: Thank you. And how old are you?
Student: 23.
Secretary: Thank you.
Secretary: Good afternoon. Can I help you?

Student: Student: Yes. I'd like to enroll for the English short training course.
Student: Potters.
Student: Yes. It's P-O-T-T-E-R-S.
Secretary: Thank you. .. and what's your first name?
Student: Mike. That's spelled M-I-K-E.
Secretary: Thank you. Where are you from?
Student: The United States.
Secretary: I see. How old are you?
Student: 27.
Unit 1 Listening Activity No. 12A
1. A: Excuse me. Can you tell me the time, please?

B: Yes. It's a quarter to three.
2. A: Do you have the right time, please?
B: I think it's twenty past five.
3. A: Do you know what time the next bus is, please?
B: Yes. It's half past seven.
4. A: What time do you finish your work today?
B: Twenty past six.
5. A: When do the shops open, please?
B: At eight o'clock.
6. A: What time does the London train leave, please?
B: Twelve thirty.
7. A: What's the next train to Birmingham, please?
B: Eleven five.
8. A: Excuse me, please. What time does the Liverpool train arrive?
B: Seventeen forty.
9. A: When does the Paris flight leave, please?
B: Twenty-two fifty.
10. A: What time's the next flight to Amsterdam, please?
B: Fifteen thirty.
Unit 1 Listening Activity No. 12B
A: Have you got your timetable?

B: Yes. I have.
A: When do we have Dr. Kent's lecture?
B: Monday morning at nine thirty and then at eleven thirty, em... also Friday morning at ten thirty.
A: How long do they last?
B: An hour.
A: Which rooms are they in?
B: The Monday morning lectures take place in Room 50. The Friday morning one is in Room 15.
1. The train now standing at Platform 4 is the 13:30 to Cambridge.

2. The express train to Birmingham is now due in on Platform 2 at 14:20.
3. The next train to arrive at Platform 3 is the 16:40 to Liverpool.
4. The next train 10 London will depart from Platform 1 at 7:30.
5. British Rail apologises for the delay to Leeds. It will now depart at 9:10 from Platform 5.
6. The next train to Oxford will depart from Platform 2 at 10:30.
7. The train now standing at Platform 5 is the 11:05 to Leeds.
8. British Rail apologises for the delay to the Manchester train. It will now depart at 11:30 from Platform
3.
9. British Airways announces the departure of Flight BA207 at 8:30 to Paris.
10. Olympic Airways Flight OA535 for Athens will depart at 12:05.
11. British Airways next flight to Belfast is Flight BA965 at 12:00.
12. SAS Flight SK506 to Stockholm will depart at 17: 15.
13. British Airways announces the departure of Flight BA205 at 9:30 to Dublin.
14. British Airways next flight to Paris is Flight BA305 at 11:30.
15. Olympic Airways next flight to Athens is Flight 0A593 at 14:40.
16. British Airways Flight BA707 for Edinburgh will depart a t 15:05.
The population density of the UK is about 234 inhabitants per square kilometer, which is well above the
European Community average of 143 per square kilometre. England is the most densely populated
member of EC with 364 people per square kilometre (with Greater London having a density according to
the latest figures of 4263 people pet square kilometre) and Scotland the least densely populated with 56
people per square kilometre , while Wales and Northern Ireland have l38 and 112 people per square
kilometre respectively. Now let's turn to the figures for some of Britain's largest urban areas.
Greater London, the first city in the list, has an area of 1580 square kilometers. it also has a large
population of 6735.4 thousand in 1988. Birmingham in the English Midlands is 264 square kilometers in
area with a population of 993.7 thousand. Leeds, the largest city in the north of England, is 562 square
kilometres with a population of 709.6 thousand. The industrial Scottish town of Glasgow, with an area of
198 square kilometres, has a surprisingly high population of 703.2 thousand. Edinburgh, Scotland's
capital, with an area of 261 square kilometres, has a population of 433.5 thousand. Manchester is 116
square kilometres with a population of 445.9 thousand. Bristol on the southwest of England is 110
square kilometres with a population of 377.7 thousand. In the Midlands, Coventry is the smallest city in
this list. It is 97 square kilometres with a population of only 306.2 thousand.
In 1985, there were 6261 full-time undergraduate students with 3472 men and 2742 women at the
university. The distribution of these students was as follows.
1. Beginning with the field of science, we find high domination of the 'field by men, with 1137 men and
616 women enrolling in science.
2. Next, in the field of social science, we again find domination by men, the figures being 484 for men
and 401 for women.
3. In the field of engineering, the difference is even greater. The number for men is 509 while only 56
women are enrolled in engineering.
4. In the field of arts, the number for men is 593 and for women it is 943. This is the first field we find
dominated by Women.
5. In medicine there are 306 men and somewhat more women at 336. This is a second field in which
women lead.
6. Turning to dentistry, as you might expect, the field is dominated by men. The number for men is 139
and for women it is 107.
7. In law and in veterinary science, we are happy to see there isn't much difference between men and
women in these two fields. In law men number 182 and women 171. In veterinary science the figure
for men is 110 while for women it is 104.
From 1975 to 1985, the percentage of households with one car decreased slightly from 46.4% in 1975 to
45.2% in 1985. However, the percentage of households with two or more cars rose during this period. It
is perhaps surprising that more households had a television than a washing machine. In fact, the
percentage of households with a television was over 90% throughout the ten years. There was a steady
rise in the percentage of homes with central heating from 30% in 1975 to 60% in 1985. The percentage
of households with a telephone showed a steep increase from 51.9% in 1975 to 50.5% in 1985. The
number of UK households with home computers showed a large jump from only 2.5% in 1975 to 12.6%
in 1985. One of the most noticeable features of this report is the addition of figures for video recorders.
30% of British homes had video recorders in 1985. It seems likely that both video recorders and home
computers will become more common in homes in the UK in the future.
Good morning. I'd like this morning to continue our discussion about British trade, and I have bought a
couple of pie charts that I'd like you to look at. They give information about British trade by geographical
distribution in 1987.
The left pie chart is for exports and the right one is for imports. Now let's look first at the left pie
chart, the exports pie chart. You can see the European Community accounted for 49% of Britain's
exports trade in 1987, and the other developed countries accounted for respectively, North America at
16%, the rest of Western Europe outside the European Community at 10% and the other developed
countries accounted for 5%. These shaded areas represent the developing countries portion. The larger
one is for other developing countries except the oil-exporting countries, which accounts for 11%. And
the smaller, which is for the oil-exporting countries, received 7% or Britain's exports in 1987. The last
and smallest was Britain's rather minor exports to former centrally planned economies and this figure
was only 2% in 1987.
Now let's take a look at the right pie chart which is for imports. The distribution here is roughly
similar. The European Community accounted for 53% of Britain's imports in 1987, and the other
developed countries accounted for ... again ... a large portion. The rest of Western Europe imported 40%
... oh pardon me, 14% of Britain's imports in 1987. North America accounted for 11%, and other
developed countries represent 8% of Britain's imports in 1987. Turning to other developing countries
once again, the largest of the two shaded areas is for developing countries other than oil-exporting
countries. And these accounted for about 10% of Britain's imports in 1987 and the remaining shaded
area which is for oil-exporting countries accounted for only 2% of Britain's import in 1987. 2% also is the
figure for Britain's imports from centrally planned economies, as you can see from the lined area in the
figures.
Researchers have done some investigation into what young people believe is a woman's place in society.
Here is a report on some of their findings.
The Chinese are consistent supporters of sex equality with only 12% of young people believing that a
woman's place is in the home. 93% are enthusiastic about sharing the housework and 83% of them
believe that women should be paid the same for doing the same job. 80% think that nursing is a
woman's job and 90% of them believe that milling is only men's work.
13% of Chinese, an extremely low percentage, believe cooking is solely a woman's job and 7%, even
fewer, think that only she should do the washing.
For a more traditional view of a woman's place, turn to the Japanese, 52% think women belong in the
home. 89% of young people believe that a couple should share the housework and get equal pay for
doing the same job. 65% of them believe nursing is a good job for women and 90% believe that mining is
solely men's work. 75% of them believe a woman should do the washing and 82% of them think she
should do the cooking at home.
80% of Koreans believe men and women should get the same pay for the same job. 39% believe a
woman's place is in the home. 75% of them believe that housework should be shared between men and
women if both work, but there's almost a complete reversal when it comes to doing the washing and
cooking. Here, very few believe in sharing the work, 62% and 63% respectively believe that women
should do both. 85% of Koreans believe nursing is a woman's job and 87% think mining is a man's job.
Turning to Thailand, we find a country that's not over enthusiastic about equality: 45% of young
couples believe that a woman should stay at home. However, there's an interesting 20% gap between
whether cooking and washing are only women'8 jobs. 67% vote for women doing the washing, while
only 47% feel the same way about cooking and 86% of Thais believe that housework should be shared
between men and women. 87% of young people believe that men and women should be paid the same
for the same job. 92% think nursing is women's work and 95% of them believe mining should be done by
men.

1. A: When's Lincoln's birthday?
B: It's February the 12th.
2. A: Do you know Valentine's Day?
B: Yes, it's February 15th, oh sorry. 14th.
3. A: When's Washington's Birthday?
B: It's the 21st of February.
4. A: Do you know when April Fool's Day is?
B: Yes, of course. It is April the 1st.
5. A: When's Easter?
B: It is the 3rd of April.
6. A: When's Mother's Day?
B: It's May the 8th.
7. A: What date is Memorial Day?
B: It's May 30th.
8. A: Do you know when Father's Day is?
B: Yes, it's the 19th of June.
9. A: Do you know when Independence Day is?
B: It's July the 4th.
10. A: Is there a friendship Day?
B: Yes. It's on August 7th.
11.A: When's Halloween?
B; It's on October the 31st.
12.A: When's Thanksgiving Day?
B: It's the 24th of November.
The British are a nation of newspaper readers. Many of them even have a daily paper delivered to their
homes in time of breakfast. British newspapers can be divided into two groups: quality and popular.
Quality newspapers are more serious and cover home and foreign news thoughtfully while popular
newspapers like shocking, personal stories as well as some news. These two groups of papers can be
distinguished easily because quality newspapers are twice the size of popular newspapers.
Now you are going to hear the circulation of some of these two groups of newspapers in 2003, and
when they were founded.
First, quality daily newspapers:
The Daily Telegraph was founded in 1855 and its circulation was 990,000 in 2003. The circulation of
The Times was 690,000, and it was founded in 1785. The Guardian was founded in 1821 and its
circulation was 410,000 in 2003. The Financial Times was founded in 1888 and its circulation was
450,000.
Now come to quality Sunday newspapers:
The Sunday Times was established in 1822 and its circulation was 145,000 and the circulation of The
Observer was 480,000. The Observer was founded in 1791. The Sunday Telegraph was established in
1961 and its circulation was 830,000 in 2003.
Now let us look at the circulation for popular daily newspapers in 2003. The Daily Express was
founded in 1900 and its circulation was 1,000,000 and The Sun was founded in 1964 and its circulation
was 3,730,000. The Mirror was established in 1903 and its circulation was 2,130,000. The circulation of
Daily Mail was 2,470,000 and it was founded in 1896.
Now look at the popular Sunday newspapers:
News of the World was founded in 1843 the circulation of it was 4,100,000. Sunday Mirror was
founded in 1963 and the circulation was 1,880,000. The People was founded in 1881 and its circulation
was 1,390,000. The Mail on Sunday was founded in 1982, and the circulation was 710,000. Sunday
Express was founded in 1918 and the circulation was 850,000.
A: If you wouldn't mind answering just a few more questions, your family name is Riley, isn't it?
B: That's right.
A: How do you spell it, please?
B: R-I-L-E-Y.
A: Thank you. And could you let me have your first name as well?
B: Certainly. Peter.
A: Could you tell me how long you've been studying English. Mr. Riley?
B: Six years.
A: And what examinations have you passed?
B: The IELTS test and my overall band is 6.
A: Thank you, Mr. Riley. Now I have to ask you to try and assess your English in relation to your special
subject needs. Let's start with reading. How much help do you need as regards reading?
B: I read quite a lot in my special subject. None, really.
A: What about listening? Do you need any help with that?
B: Yes, I think so. I need a lot of help there.
A: And what about writing?
B: Emm... some help. I think. My main problem in that area is time.
A: And speaking?
B: A lot of help there. That's certainly my biggest worry.

A: Good morning. I'm Peter Smith from Indian.
B: Good morning. My name is Li Ying from China.
A: Ah, have you registered for the courses yet?
B: Yes, I have.
A: Good. So what subject did you put first?
B: Computer Science.
A: I see. And what subject did you put last then?
B: Oh, Arts.
A: That's interesting. Could you give any reasons for your choice? I mean why did you put Computer
first, for example?
B: Well, now in my country, computers are very popular and it will be easier to find a job after
graduation and also computer-related jobs are well paid. I suppose that makes a difference. Besides,
information technology does have a very big effect on our lives, doesn't it?
A: Yes, I agree. It allows us to store very large amounts of information, transmit a lot of information
quickly and process a lot of information as soon as we receive it.
B: Yes. With developments in information technology we can use computers in so many different ways ,
such as sending messages directly and receiving TV programmes from one country to another and
processing all kinds of information.
A: Yes, it is more commonly used in my country too. And why did you put Arts last?
B: Oh, yes, that's simple. I've nothing against Arts. It's quite interesting and creative but I really don't
have talent in that area. So I put it last.
A: I see. What about the other subjects? What order did you put those in?
B: Medicine second, Dentistry third and Engineering fourth.

Conversation 1
Mary: 4217845
Peter: Hello. May I speak to Mary?
Mary: Speaking.
Peter: Mary, Freda and I were wondering if you and David would like to have a night out with us
sometime.
Mary: All right, we'd like that very much. What did you have in mind?
Peter: Well, perhaps we could go and see a film, and then have something to eat afterwards.
Mary: That would be great. When?
Peter: We were thinking of Friday.
Mary: That should be OK. I'll have to check with David, but I don't think we are doing anything.
Peter: All right. Perhaps you could let me know tomorrow?
Mary: OK. Or I'll phone later. See you then! And thanks for the invitation.
Conversation 2
Peter: Hello, 2045789.
Mary: Hello, Peter?
Peter: Yes. Is that Mary?
Mary: Yes. How are you?
Peter: Fine. Have you spoken to David?
Mary: Yes. I'm afraid we're busy on Friday. We're going to a party, apparently. What are you doing on
Saturday?
Peter: Freda's parents are coming over,
Mary: Oh that's a pity. Some other time then.
Peter: Yes. See you tomorrow then.
Mary: Yes, see you.
And now the weather forecast by BBC's Rob McElnee. Rob.

Here's the weather forecast for the next twenty-four hours for the whole of England, Wales, and
Scotland. Well, in South England and Midlands it'll be mainly cloudy with showers or longer spells of
rain, and there will be quite a cold wind coming from the west creating temperatures around 3-5
degrees Celsius. I don't think you'll see much of the sun: cloudy all day with showers, I'm afraid.
And in Wales and Northern Ireland, there will be a mixture of sunny spells in the morning and in the
afternoon there will be quite a strong northeastly wind causing the temperature to be lower than
yesterday, around 24 degrees. You can expect some rain in the evening.
The east coast of England will see the best of today's weather. It will be warmer than yesterday, no
winds, and sunshine, so quite warm for the time of the week.
In Scotland and Northern Ireland, however, there'll be heavy rain and snow over the highest ground.
The temperature will drop to below freezing, -3 or -5 and on the highest spots - 10. It will be very cold
and very windy everywhere with gales in places and severe gales in parts of the north. Again very cold
below freezing and very windy. And that's all from me.
A: Good morning. May I help you?

B: Yes. I'm looking for a flat. I'd like one with two bedrooms.
A: All right. Have a seat, please. Let me ask you a few questions. First of all, may I have your name,
please?
B: My name is Perry Pratley.
A: How do you spell your last name, Mr. Pratley?
B: It's P-R-A-T-L-E-Y.
A: P-R-A-T-L-E-Y. First name: Perry. And what's your present address, Mr. Pratley?
B: It's 14 Twyford Avenue.
A: How do you spell Twyford?
B: T-W-Y-F-O-R-D.
A: Twyford. That'll in West Ealing, isn't it?
B: Yes, it is.
A: Do you have a phone number?
B: Yes. It's 5638995.
A: 5638995. And could you tell me your occupation, please?
B: I'm a clerk.
A: I see, and the name of your employer?
B: I work for Barclays Bank in West Ealing.
A: Barclays Bank, fine. And you're looking for a two bedroom flat.
B: That's right.
A: Could you wait just a minute, please? I'll take a look in our files.
Landlord: Hello. Can I help you?

Tenant: Yes. I saw an advert in the local paper for a room to rent. Is it still available?
Landlord: Yes, it is. Would you like to see it?
Tenant: Thank you.
Landlord: Here is the room. As you can see, it is Large and has plenty of space. There is a single bed and
a settee in the comer. The kitchen, toilet and bathroom are on the first floor.
Tenant: I see. Would I share them with anyone else?
Landlord: Yes, you would share them with four other people who have rooms here. Is that all right for
you?
Tenant: Yes, that's fine. May I ask you a few questions about the accommodation?
Landlord: Certainly. Go ahead.
Tenant: Is there a phone in the house I can use?
Landlord: I am Sorry there isn't, but you can receive calls here and you can make calls from the phone
box down the road.
Tenant: I see. Will I have to pay any bills?
Landlord: No, your rent covers all the bills.
Tenant: That's very good. The rent is £200 per month, isn't it? When is it due?
Landlord: The rent is due on the first day of the month. Is there anything else you would like to know?
Tenant: No. I think you've told me all that I need to know. Can I think about the room and call you
before 6 pm with my decision?
Landlord: Certainly, if you decide to take the room you will have to pay £200 plus £150 deposit which is
refundable when you leave, providing you haven't damaged anything. If you break anything, though, I
can't refund all your deposit.
Tenant: I understand. Would you please tell me your telephone number?
Landlord: Yes. 4093378.
Tenant: 4093378. Thank you very much. I will speak to you later on today.
Landlord: Fine, but you'd better phone back as soon as you can if you want it because I may rent it out
to someone else in an hour or two.
Officer: Next, please. Good morning, Sir. May I have your disembarkation card?
Student: What?
Officer: Your landing card. Do you have one?
Student: No, I have no card.
Officer: I see. Well, I'm afraid you need one. Here, let me help you. First of all, could I have your
surname, please?
Student: My name?
Officer: Yes, your last name. You know your family name.
Student: Ah, Yes. Anthony Butcher.
Officer: I beg your pardon?
Student: Anthony Butcher.
Officer: Could you spell that for me, please?
Student: B-U-T-C-H-E-R, Butcher.
Officer: B - U - T- C –H - E - R. And you first name?
Student: Anthony.
Officer: I'm sorry, but I'm afraid you're going to have to spell that one too.
Student: A-N-T-H-O-N-Y.
Officer: All right. And what's your occupation, Mr. Butcher? What do you do?
Student: My job?
Officer: Yes.
Student: I'm a student. I don't have a job right now.
Officer: And when were you born? Uh, what's your birthday?
Student: 14 April, 1966.
Officer: April 14, 1966. And your nationality?
Student: Sorry?
Officer: What country do you come from?
Student: My country? … Italy.
Officer: So you're an Italian. And what's the reason for your trip? Why have you come to the UK?
Student: Why? To study English.
Officer: Fine. And where will you be Staying?
Student: With my brother.
Officer: All right. What's his address, please?
Student: Address?
Officer: Yes, your brother's address. Where does he live?
Student: 15 Halefield Road, Tottenham, London.
Officer: 35 Halefield Road, Tottenham. OK, that's it. Have a nice stay. Next, please.
A: Excuse me, please. I seem to have lost my handbag.

B: Oh, I see. Well, I'll have to fill out this lost property report for you. It was a handbag you say?
A: That's right.
B: What sort of a handbag?
A: Well, it was oval shaped and made of leather.
B: I see. And what colour was it?
A: It was a black and while checked one.
B: And what would it be worth?
A: Well, it was quite an expensive one. I bought it last month and I paid fifty pounds for it.
B: What was in your bag?
A: A purse with two hundred pounds cash, my car keys and my driving license as well.
B: And where did you leave it?
A: I'm sure I left it in the coffee shop or the sixth floor.
B: And when was that?
A: About 2:30 I think.
B: Where did you go when you left the coffee shop?
A: To the record department. I wanted to buy some magazines there, but I found I'd lost my handbag so
I came here.
B: I'm sure it will turn up. Now could you tell me your name?
A: Thomas. Janet Thomas.
B: And your address, Mrs. Thomas?
A: 25 King Street.
B: Your telephone number please?
A: 4237689.
B: All right, Mrs. Thomas. We will let you know as soon as we rind it.
A: Thank you very much.
A: I wonder if you'd mind telling me your full name please, Miss Sutton.
B: Shirley Sutton.
A: How do you spell Sutton?
B: S-U-T-T-O-N.
A: Thank you. Now let me see. Uhmm , you studied English at college, didn't you?
B: Yes, that's right. I was at Leeds University.
A: When was that?
B: In 1990.
A: So you graduated about 4 year ago.
B: That's right.
A: And could you tell me what kind of work experience you've had?
B: My last position was as a teacher at Smithfield Secondary School in Leeds.
A: When was that exactly?
B: From 1992 to 1993.
A: Uhuh.
B: Before that I worked for K Mart as a shop assistant. That was from 1990 to 1992. And I've been doing
freelance work for the last few months.
A: Well, Ms. Sutton, your qualifications for the job are excellent. Could you tell me what kind of salary
you are expecting?
B: Well, in my last job I was making five hundred pounds a month. I understand that this position has a
starting salary of around six hundred a month.
A: That's right.
B: That would be fine with me.
A: And is there anything you'd like to ask about the job?
B: Yes. I'd like to know if the company provides opportunities for further education.
A: Yes. Our employees are allowed to take up to four hours a week at full pay to attend college courses.
B: That's very generous.
A: Is there anything you'd like to know?
B: No, not at this time.
A: Well, I've enjoyed meeting and talking with you. We'll call you within the week.
B: Thank you. I appreciate the time you've given me. Bye.
A: Goodbye.
Message 1
John: Hello. 562261.
Mary: Oh, hallo. Er... could I speak to Bill?
John: Ah, afraid he's not here at the moment. Could I take a message for him?
Mary: Um, yes. .. er... um yeah, would you ask him to phone me tonight before 10:00, if he gets hack
before then - I go to bed at 10 ... yes? Er ... or tomorrow morning ... er... before I leave for work. I, ... I
leave the house at about 8:30. OK?
John: Right, yeah.
Mary: My number is 235669.
John: Right and you, oh... what's your name?
Mary: Oh, oh, sorry. Mary ... Mary Roberts.
John: Mary Roberts.
Mary: Right. Thank you. Thank you very much.
John: Fine. I'll give him the message. Goodbye.
Mary: Bye.
Message 2
Linda: Hello, 237561.
Henry: Oh. Henry Grey here. Can I speak to Tom, please?
Linda: Ah, I'm afraid Tom's not in. Can I take a message for him?
Henry: Oh. .. urn... yes... look... look, I've... I've arranged to meet him tomorrow morning in my office.
Linda: Yeah.
Henry: At half past nine. Urn ... look, I can't make it at that ... as early as that now. Can you give him a. . .
a... message?
Linda: Er ... yes.
Henry: I want to ... want to change the time of the meeting to 10:30 please, instead of 9:30.
Linda: Yeah.
Henry: AJI right? Now, look, if ... if this isn't possible, can you get Tom to phone back at any time this
afternoon before 5:30?
Linda: Yes. What... what's your number?
Henry: Er... my number is 488992.
Linda: 488992, 10:30 tomorrow morning in your office. What's your name again?
Henry: Henry Grey.
Linda: Fine. I'll leave him the message.
Henry: Thanks so much. Bye-bye.
Linda: Goodbye .
Message 3
John: Hello, 345714.
Anne: Oh ... um ... is ... is Linda there?
John: Er... no, I'm afraid she's out at the moment.
Anne: Oh, Lord… um… well, look ... um ... this is Anne Bridge speaking ... um … my ...
John: Oh, hang on. I haven't got pencil. Hang on just a second ... right. Anne Bridge, yeah.
Anne: Would you please tell Linda that the film will be shown at 8:00 this evening instead of 8:30.
John: Yeah.
Anne: So I think we'd better meet at 7:30 in front of the school gate.
John: Right, so you are coming to meet her at 7:30 in front of the school gate.
Anne: Could you get Linda to call me at lunch Lime?
John: Yeah.
Anne: Thanks.
John: Oh... what's your. .. what's your number?
Anne: Um... 444 ...
John: Yeah.
Anne: 0456.
John: 0456.
Anne: Yeah.
John: Right. I'll give her the message as soon as I see her.
Anne: Oh, thanks a lot. Sorry to trouble you. Bye.
John: That's all right. Bye-bye.
Message 4
John: Hello, 409267.
Debbie: Hello ... hallo. Do you think I could speak to Linda?
John: Er... afraid she's out at the moment. Can I take a message for her?
Debbie: Ah, now, it's about the arrangements for Sunday.
John: Yes.
Debbie: Saturday, no? Um ... this is awfully difficult. Now, well, perhaps you could tell her that I've heard
the weather forecast this evening. It's going to rain tomorrow. So we have to use the school hall for our
stalls instead of the playing-ground.
John: Just a minute. Let me get a pencil and write them down. Yes. Use the school hall instead of
playing-ground.
Debbie: Would you please tell her to come earlier tomorrow morning? Let's say at 8:30, yeah. 8:30 at
the school hall, so we will have plenty of time to rearrange our stalls. Could you say that? She should be
there at 8:30.
John: Yeah. Who actually are you?
Debbie: I ... Debbie Harris.
John: Yeah. Has she got your number?
Debbie: She has. Thank you so much.
John: Fine. Do you want to give it to me just in case?
Debbie: No. It's all right, I think. It's perfectly all right.
John: Fine. I'll give her the message, then. Goodbye.
Debbie: Goodbye to you.
Interviewer: Excuse me, my name is Kendra Hammer. I' m doing a survey on transportation in the city.
Are you college students?
Mike: Yes, we are. I'm Mike. He is Tom and she is Liz. They are my classmates.
Interviewer: Hi. It's nice to meet you. Can I ask you some questions?
Mike: Um ... OK, if it's quick.
Interviewer: Sure. Mike, how do you usually get to work?
Mike: By bus.
Interviewer: And Liz, how about you?
Liz: I drive to school.
Interviewer: I see. Do you drive too, Tom?
Tom: No. I ride a bicycle to school.
Interviewer: How far is your school from your home?
Tom: Not very far, only about a few blocks.
Interviewer: How long does it usually take you to get to school?
Tom: Oh, about fifteen minutes by bike.
Interviewer: How far is it from your home, Mike?
Mike: About five miles.
Interviewer: How many minutes does it take you to get to school?
Mike: About 15 minutes or twenty minutes.
Interviewer: How about you, Liz? How far is your school from your home?
Liz: Twenty miles. But some days it seems like a hundred.
Interviewer: How long does it usually take you to get to school?
Liz: It depends. In good weather, it takes about one hour. In bad weather, on rainy days like today,
ninety minutes.
Interviewer: Uh ... are you ever late to school because of transportation problems?
Liz: Well, no. If there is a car accident, it slows me down a lot, but when it rains, I just leave earlier.
Interviewer: How about you, Mike? Are you ever late for school?
Mike: Well, yes. Sometimes the bus is late.
Tom; I'm lucky, I don't have that problem.
Interviewer: Do you think that transportation is a serious problem in this city?
Mike: Yes, it is a problem. We need more buses.
Liz: Yes, definitely. We need a better subway system.
Interviewer: Well, that's all. Thank you very much.
Mike: You are welcome.
Operator: Good morning. Pan Am.

Penny: Yes, I'm phoning about the job advertised in this morning's paper.
Operator: Oh, yes. I'll put you through to the personnel manager Mr. Bradshaw. Could I have your
name, please?
Penny: Yes. It's Penny Jacobs.
Operator: All right, just a second.
Bradshaw: Hello, Bradshaw speaking.
Penny: Er... Mr. Bradshaw. My name is Penny Jacobs. I'm phoning about your advertisement for an air
stewardess.
Bradshaw: Oh, yes. Um ... are you a graduate?
Penny: Yes. I graduated from college last year.
Bradshaw: Which college did you graduate from?
Penny: UEA. The University of East Anglia.
Bradshaw: I see. And what did you study there?
Penny: I did sociology and foreign languages.
Bradshaw: Foreign languages? How many languages can you speak?
Penny: I can speak French and Italian.
Bradshaw: What kind of work experience have you had?
Penny: Well, I worked at K Mart in West Road for three months, then I began to work for Jade Travel
Agency. I've been working for this agency for about six months.
Bradshaw: I see. And ... er... you want to be a stewardess?
Penny: Yes, very much, when I was a child I dreamt of being an air stewardess. You see, I really like
traveling and meeting people.
Bradshaw: OK, Miss Jacobs. well... um. Could you come in for an interview ... say 9:30 on Friday
morning?
Penny: Yes, that would be fine.
Bradshaw: Good. We're on the sixth floor of the ABB Building in Oxford Street. And could you bring your
degree certificate and your birth certificate with you?
Penny: Yes, of course.
Bradshaw: Good. Miss Jacobs, see you on Friday morning then.
Penny: Thank you. Goodbye.
A: I'm from the local newspaper. May I ask you some questions?
B: Yes, of course.
A: What's your name?
B: I am Caroline Wood from England.
A: How long have you been an airline stewardess, Miss Wood?
B: Just over four years.
A: And you've never had any other job?
B: No. I've worked as a stewardess for Singapore Airlines ever since I left university .
A: University? What subject did you do?
B: Mathematics.
A: You didn't finish your degree then?
B: Oh, I got a degree all right, and quite a good one too.
A: But then, ... why?
B: People are always asking me that question. The answer's quite simple. I'm doing what I want to do.
A: Yes, but you don't make any use of your education that way.
B: Well, most people who have degrees don't either, except to make money or to get on in the world.
Well, I don't especially want to get on. I like to travel and love meeting people. In my work as a
stewardess I meet all kinds of people and travel from one country to another. I really enjoy this work.
Besides, I make money too, enough to live on.
A: But in effect, you've thrown away a very expensive education.
B: Do you think so?
A: Hm.
B: Actually I make very good use of it.
A: Hm.
B: You see. When I finish work I don't take any problems home with me. I have time to read and I have
time to learn foreign languages and then to practice them.
A: How many languages can you speak?
B: I can speak Spanish, French and a little Chinese.
A: Chinese?
B: Yes. My boyfriend is Chinese and lives in Singapore. I lived there for one year with my father then. He
was an engineer.
A: I see. Well, thank you for your time, Miss Wood.
Clerk: Can I help you?

Customer: Yes. I'd like to transfer some money to a bank account in New York.
Clerk: Er... um, do you have all the details?
Customer: Yes.
Clerk: OK. We can fix that up for you right now. Do you have the name of the bank?
Customer: Yes. It's Great Western Bank in New York.
Clerk: And who is the money to go to?
Customer: Mrs. Ellen Robbins.
Clerk: Mm ... Right. And her address?
Customer: 3021 Sagebrush Drive in New York.
Clerk: Sorry, could you say that again please?
Customer: 3021 Sagebrush Drive. S.A-G-E-B-R-U-S-H Drive, New York.
Clerk: Thank you. And her name is Robbins?
Customer: Yes, that's right.
Clerk: Good. And the money is to be forwarded to her account at Great Western Bank?
Customer: Yes. Her account number is V0233779.
Clerk: V0233779. Right. And the amount?
Customer: Three hundred pounds.
Clerk: Three hundred pounds. Mm. OK. Now let's see, the exchange rate today is ... er... ah yes, 1.5
dollars to the pound. So three hundred pounds comes to four hundred fifty American dollars. And your
name?
Customer: Elton John.
Clerk: Elton John.
Customer: Right.
Clerk: Mm ... and your address?
Customer: 8 Grange Park, Ealing Broadway.
Clerk: 8 Grange Park, Ealing Broadway. Right. Well, now, there's a transfer fee. It's three pounds for a
payment order and six pounds if we telegraph it through.
Customer: What's the difference?
Clerk: Well, with a telegraphic transfer it will get there in 3 days. The other way will take about two
weeks.
Customer: Oh, it's fairly urgent, so I think we'd better telegraph it.
Clerk: All right. Well, I'll hand this on to the teller and she'll call out your name in a few minutes.
Customer: Thank you.
Tom: Hello. I'd like to open a bank account.

Clerk: What type of account do you want?
Tom: Well, I'm going to London University in October and I need somewhere to deposit my grant.
Clerk: Well, who pays your grant?
Tom: The British Council.
Clerk: You could open a student account with us.
Tom: What does it offer?
Clerk: Oh, normally, you'd receive a chequebook which saves you having to carry a lot of cash around.
You would also get a connect card which you can use twenty-four hours a day in our machine at any
branches and in the machines of Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and the Royal Bank of Scotland. You can
obtain up to two hundred per day and night by using your connect card. The connect card can also be
used for a cheque guarantee card.
Tom: Sorry, what is that?
Clerk: A cheque guarantee card enables you to cash up to fifty pounds without prior arrangement at
most banks in the UK. And you'll need it to pay shops, garages, hotels, etc. because it guarantees that
your cheque will be honoured.
Tom: I see. Will I get interest on the money in my student account?
Clerk: Yes. You will get a small amount of interest i.e. up to five hundred, interest is four percent. Five
hundred and more, the interest goes up to six percent.
Tom: What other advantages do student accounts have?
Clerk: Well, we offer a two-hundred-fifty overdraft limit at our lower rate of interest.
Tom: Can I open a student account then? What do I need?
Clerk: You need a letter to prove that you are getting a grant from some authority and identification
such as your passport. Then, you need to fill in some simple forms about your course and the duration
of your stay in the UK, your address and your signature.
Tom: OK. I will bring them in later. Thank you for your time.
Clerk: You are welcome. Goodbye.
Jane: Look at this picture. This is a party my sister had two years ago for her wedding I think it was.
John: Who's that? I mean the woman on the very left?
Jane: Oh, that's Aunt Elme. She's my mother's sister. She got married very young and has two grown-up
children, now who have all left home. She's great fun and she and I get on really well. She says she's old-
fashioned and doesn't know anything about the world 'cause she's always been a housewife, but in fact
she is really very broadminded about most things. The lady she's talking to is my aunt, Louise, but on my
father's side. She is a music teacher in London University. She married someone really odd but it didn't
work out and they ended up in the divorce courts after two years.
John: And who's that man?
Jane: The one with his back to the camera?
John: Yes, in the middle of the two other men.
Jane: Oh, that's my uncle, Tom. He is humorous. He's a freelance designer and works in Paris. We see
him at Christmas time every year. I like him very much. The man he is talking to is his friend, Lewis. They
used to work together. Now he lives in London. Now, let's see... Who else is there? The man in the
middle of the group on the right is my cousin, Roger. He's a sales manager and he's really pompous and
full of himself. Thank goodness he lives up in Scotland. And do you see that chap with the long hair and
the beard over to the right? He's wearing glasses.
John: Oh, yes.
Jane: Well, he's another cousin, Mark. He's a student in Oxford University. He is one of the clever ones
in the family. He is talking to his girlfriend. I can't remember her name.
Landlord: Hello. 6593427.

Julia: Hello. I saw your advertisement on the college accommodation board for a room.
Landlord: Oh, oh, yeah. That's right.
Julia: I wonder if you could give me some more information.
Landlord: Yeah. Well, well, What would you like to know?
Julia: Well, I was wondering ... er ... what's the rent?
Landlord: Fifty pounds per week.
Julia: And what does that include?
Landlord: The room, obviously. It's your own room-a single one- so you don't have to share. But you
share the bathroom and you can use the kitchen, but there are no meals included.
Julia: Right. Uhm ... and what about heating and cooking arrangements?
Landlord: No, no, you don't, have to pay for that. There's central heating in all the rooms, so there's
nothing extra to pay there. The cooker is electric.
Julia: Oh, lovely. And do you want the rent weekly? Is there a deposit?
Landlord: You have to pay weekly. And there's a one month deposit, payable in advance.
Julia: Right, that sounds fair enough. Are there any particular house rules, you know, that I've got to
keep to?
Landlord: What do you mean?
Julia: Well, like what about guest and hours?
Landlord: Oh, yes. Well, you can come and go as you want, of course, but you must pay a deposit for the
front door key. That's separate from the other deposit, I'm afraid.
Julia: I see.
Landlord: As for guests, they should be out by eleven o'clock. We don't like to say that, but we've had a
bit too much trouble, so we have to.
Julia: Right. Is it quite near public transport?
Landlord: Oh, yes, five minutes to the tube station, and the bus stop is just round the comer with buses
into town every ten minutes or so.
Julia: Lovely. It sounds just the thing. Do you think I could come and have a look at it tomorrow
afternoon?
Landlord: Yes, of course. I'll give you the address. Now it's 46 West Avenue, Acton, just opposite the
post office.
Julia: West Avenue, yes, I know it. If I come about 4:30, is that all right?
Landlord: That's fine. By the way, your name is ...?
Julia: Julia Smith.
Landlord: Right, Julia, I'll see you at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon then. Goodbye.
Julia: Bye-bye.
A: Good morning, nurse. You're early.

B: Really? I don't think so- it's just gone nine.
A: Oh-so it has.
B: There's been an accident, then.
A: Yes. Ten minutes ago. A young woman saw it and telephoned us.
B: OK. We'd better get this form filled out. Did you get her name?
A: Yes. It's Julia Smith.
B: And what's her address?
A: 32 Westminster Road, Watford.
B: Now, let's turn to the lady who had the accident. Is the injury bad?
A: No. I don't think so. Cuts, bruises and shock.
B: Oh, not too serious at all.
A: No, she shouldn't be in for long.
B: Who is she?
A: A housewife.
B: What's her name?
A: Susan Thomas.
B: Thomas, OK. Where does she live?
A: 37 Merton Road, Harrow.
B: 37 Merton Road, Harrow. OK, what happened?
A: A boy ran in front of her car. She swerved to miss him and the car hit the kerb, and the lady hit the
windscreen.
B: What about the boy?
A: The boy is all right, but the lady is in shock. The casualty officer is sending her to the Windsor Ward.
B: Have you got her things?
A: Yes. These things were in her bag. There's a purse with some money, and her driving license.
B: Anything else?
A: Yes. There were some things in the car.
B: Could you call them out while I write a list?
A: Sure.
B: Oh, is it the 7th of March today?
A: No, the 2nd.
B: Right. What have we got, then?
A: Ok, One Medical Card.
B: Oh, good. What else?
A: A sort of shopping list, a couple of pictures of her kids. I think.
B: Oh, dear. Has the family been notified?
A: Yes. I told the police and they told her husband.
B: What else is there?
A: A dentist's appointment card. Some tickets for a film.
B: Oh, dear, for tonight. What bad luck. Is that all?
A: That's the lot. OK, see you later, nurse. I hope the lady will be all right.
The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius was probably the most famous eruption in history. However, the eruption
of MI. Vesuvius did not kill the most people of any volcanic eruption. Let's compare Mt. Vesuvius with
some other famous volcanoes. Here is a chart with the names of six volcanoes. The chart tells you the
name of the volcanic mountain where it is located, the date of an eruption, and the approximate
number of people who died in the eruption. Look at Mt. Vesuvius on the chart. It is located in Italy. It
erupted in 79 A.D. approximately 2000 people died in the eruption. Write the number 2,000 in the
correct place. Let's fill in the missing information on the chart for the other volcanic mountains. Are you
ready to write in the information and complete the chart? OK. Let's begin with the next mountain on the
chart- Cotopaxi. It's C-O-T-O-P-A-X-I. It is located in Ecuador. It erupted in 1877 and about 1000 people
died. Now look at Krakatoa. It is located in Indonesia. It erupted in 1883 and killed about 36000 people.
Write the year 1883 in the correct place. Now let's complete the information for Mount Pelee. It's P-E-L-
E-E. Mount Pelee is located in Martinique. It erupted in 1902 killing 38000 people. Did you write 38000
in the correct space?
Landlord: The room, of course. It's a single room. So you don't have to share. But you do have to share
the bathroom and the kitchen.
Gretta: Are any meals included?
Landlord: No, no meals. You have to cook for yourself.
Gretta: Right... and what about heating?
Landlord: There is a coin meter in the room. You can turn the heating on any time just by putting some
coins in. So the heating is exclusive of the rent.
Gretta: Oh, I see. Is the cooker gas or electric?
Landlord: Electric. As I said, you share the kitchen with the other tenants.
Gretta: OK, and do you want the rent weekly or monthly?
Landlord: You have to pay weekly, on Monday.
Gretta: And do I have to pay a deposit?
Landlord: Yes, I'd like a deposit of one month's rent.
Gretta: Right. That sounds fair enough. Are there any particular rules that I have to keep to?
Landlord: Well, guests should be out by eleven o'clock. We don't really like to say that, but well, we've
had a lot of trouble, so we have to.
Gretta: Uhuh. Is it quite near public transport?
Landlord: Oh yes. Five minutes to the tube station, and the bus stop is just round the corner – the buses
into town run every ten minutes or so.
Gretta: Lovely. It sounds great. When is the room available?
Landlord: It'll be available from the 2nd of April.
Gretta: That will be next week then, good. Er… do you think I could come and have a look at it this
evening?
Landlord: Yes, of course. Do you have the address?
Gretta: No, I don't. Could you tell me where it is?
Landlord: All right. It's 34 Church Road, Highgate. How'll you be coming?
Gretta: By tube.
Landlord: Good. It is very close to Highgate tube station. It's near the post office, opposite the school.
Gretta: I see. I think I know it now. Can I come about six this evening?
Landlord: Well, I might not be back at six. So let's say eight. Is that OK?
Gretta: Fine.
Landlord: Oh, could you tell me your name?
Gretta: Gretta Faulkner.
Landlord: Sorry, the line is not good. Could you say it again?
Gretta: Gretta.
Landlord: Gretta, I'll see you around eight then. Goodbye.
Gretta: Bye-bye.
A: Mr. Wang, would you like some tea?

B: Yes, please.
A: Here you are.
B: Thanks. Oh, it tastes different from Chinese tea.
A: Do you like it?
B: Yes. It's not too bad. How do you make English-style tea?
A: It's easy. Put some water in a kettle and boil the water. Then you should warm the pot.
B: Warm the pot? How do you do this?
A: Just by putting a little hot water into the teapot and swilling it round-you know, to make the very best
tea, the water must be as hot as possible.
B: Uhuh, so what do you do then?
A: So then, you put some tea into the teapot, about two to three teaspoons, and then you pour the
boiling water over the tea.
B: And then is it ready to drink?
A: No, you should let the tea stand for a few minutes to let it brew properly-it has to be quite strong -
and then pour a little milk into a cup.
B: Some milk?
A: Yes, if you like tea with milk, which most English people do. Pour the tea into the cup and it's ready to
drink, or if you want you can add some sugar to the tea, maybe one or two teaspoons.
B: That's it?
A: Yes, that's it.
B: I may give it a go next time, then.
(Jack is staying with his sister Mary in England. He wants to have a shower but he doesn't know how to
use it. So he phones Mary.)
Mary: 563721, EBC Company.
Jack: Good morning. Can I speak to Mary? It's her brother here.
Mary: Oh, Hi, Jack. This is Mary. When did you come? I thought you were coming this afternoon.
Jack: Yes. Well. I planned to. But my friend bought a ticket for this morning instead. so ...
Mary: I see. Well. I'm sorry I'm very busy now so I can't really leave. Well, you call have a rest and take a
shower...
Jack: That's just it. I'm going to take a shower but I don't know how to use your hot water tank.
Mary: Oh. OK... well ..., don't plug in the electricity- the hot water tank, until you're absolutely sure
you've filled it with water.
Jack: Don't plug in the hot water tank? Sorry?
Mary: Don't plug it into the mains.
Jack: Oh.
Mary: Yep?
Jack: I see ... before it's full of water ... Oh. I'm with you.
Mary: Um ... because at the moment, er.. . it's drained off for the winter, you see.
Jack: I get you. Yeah.
Mary: Now the tank. .. it's got two taps underneath it.
Jack: Yes.
Mary: One's red. One's black.
Jack: Right.
Mary: You are all right?
Jack: Uhuh.
Mary: Now here ... you've got to ... you've got to close the red one first.
Jack: Close the red first, yes.
Mary: That's the drainage tap.
Jack: Yeah.
Mary: Then you've got to open the black one...
Jack: Open the black one.
Mary: ... which is the supply tap ...
Jack: Yes.. um, well, yes ... open the black one, right.
Mary: And it'll take about five minutes probably to fill up.
Jack: Umhm ...
Mary: And then you can plug it into the mains.
Jack: Good, And then I go ... ?
Mary: And ... about half an hour later you should have some hot water with any luck.
Jack: About a half hour?
Mary: Um.
Jack: Fine ... so I've got electricity and water.
Mary: Yes.
Jack: Great... well... (laughs) sounds like ...
Mary: You should be all right.
Jack: OK. Thanks. See you soon.
Police are searching for a man who is wanted for questioning about a string of burglaries in the London
area. In the incidents, a man tied a woman in her own house in the early hours of the morning and
escaped with goods valued at around five thousand pounds. They included items of jewellery, a stereo,
a video recorder and a colour TV set. The woman managed to free herself unhurt after the man fled. She
described the man as follows.
He is about thirty years old and of medium build. He has a long angular face and a pointed nose. He
has a small moustache and short black hair. His eyes are small and he wears glasses. He also has a faint
scar on his left cheek.
I'll repeat that description. A man of medium build with a long angular face, a pointed nose and small
eyes. He has a small moustache, short black hair and he was wearing glasses. He has a faint scar on his
left cheek. As I said, please contact your nearest police station if you think you can offer any assistance.
Last night, a man broke into a factory in the Leeds area and got away with cash of around six thousand
pounds. He is about forty years old and very short, about 155cm. He is almost completely bald and has
got a little hair at the sides above each ear. But he does have big brown beard. He was later seen driving
away from the scene in an old blue Escort car. Police warn that this man could be armed and therefore
dangerous. If anyone has any information as to his whereabouts, please contact your nearest police
station.
I'll repeat that description. A man about forty years old, 155cm tall, almost bald with a little hair
above each ear. He has big brown beard. If anyone sees him, please contact your nearest police station.

Jim: Hello, 2345786
Kathy: Hello, could I speak to Jim Schaefer, please.
Jim: Speaking.
Kathy: Oh, hi Jim. This is Kathy. I am sorry to bother you so late. I just want to ask you a little favour.
Jim: Oh, sure. I like to help out, just anything you want.
Kathy: Look, my sister Diana is coming visiting our campus. We are supposed to meet at the front of the
building at 9a.m. tomorrow.
Jim: Yeah
Kathy: Unfortunately, I forgot I've got a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning. So I cannot go and
meet her. Could you possibly meet her for me?
Jim: Yes, I could do. But I have never seen your sister before.
Kathy: Well, she is sort of average height and quite slim. She is 21 years old with short curly hair and she
has an attractive face and she looks pretty cheerful. It's easy to recognize her. She usually wears a
jumper and trousers with flat shoes.
Jim: Ok, let me write that down. Average height and slim, about 21 years old, with short curly hair and
an attractive face. She'll probably be wearing a jumper and trousers. Is that right?
Kathy: Yes.
Jim: Ok. I think I should be able to recognize her.
Kathy: Thank you very much.

Woman: Officer! Officer!
Officer: Yes, ma'am.
Woman: Somebody just took my purse! My money, my credit card and everything is gone.
Officer: Ok! Just calm down a minute. OK, and what did the man look like?
Woman: He was kind of tall and thin.
Officer: About how tall?
Woman: Around 1.70. Something like that.
Officer: Around 1.70. And how old was he?
Woman: I am not sure. Oh… He was fairly young. In his teens I think… 17 or 18.
Officer: And what colour was his hair?
Woman: Blond, and it was long and frizzy.
Officer: Eyes?
Woman: I don't know. It all happened so fast.
Officer: Yes, of course. What was he wearing? _
Woman: He was wearing old jeans and a T-shirt, and boots. Oh yes, he was wearing glasses.
Officer: Fine, and now tell me about your purse. What did it look like?
Woman: Well, if was red and it had a shoulder strap.
Officer: What was it made of?
Woman: Leather.
Officer: OK. Now I'll need your name and address.
A: Clifton Police Station. Can I help you?

B: Yes. It's about my daughter, Mary. She went to school this morning and she hasn't arrived yet and it's
11 o'clock.
A: Just a moment, Mrs.. . .?
B: Mrs. Joe Smith, 34 Bath Road.
A: Thank you. No....Mrs. Smith, what exactly is the matter?
B: Well, Mary left home this morning at about 9:00, then her teacher telephoned me about an hour ago
and asked if Mary was ill. I said: "No. Why?" and then she said ...
A: I see. Now let's have a few details. How old is Mary?
B: She is six.
A: And what does she look like?
B: Well, she is slim and has long dark hair lied in a pigtail with a ribbon in it.
A: Yes, slim, long dark hair tied in a pigtail with a ribbon in it. And what colour is the ribbon?
B: It's pink.
A: Pink, OK. What does she wear?
B: She is wearing a white short-sleeved blouse and a pink and white striped skirt, long stockings and
black shoes.
A: Just a minute, let me write them down. A white short-sleeved blouse and a pink and white striped
skirt, with long socks and block shoes, Is that right?
B: Yes, exactly.
A: All right Mrs. Smith, we'll help you find out your daughter. We'll give you a call as soon as we get the
information about your daughter.
A: Uh, excuse me. I'm looking for a bank. Is there one around here?
B: A bank. Let's see now. Oh, OK, the road we're in now is the Broadway, so you need to go down this
street to the intersection, turn left and go one block until you come to Beach Road, turn right onto
Beach Road and then it's on the right side of the street, just past the Chemist's. You can't miss it.
A: I see. Down to the intersection, turn left, go to the end of the block, and then turn right.
B: That's it.
A: Thanks a lot.
B: You're welcome.
A: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the university library is, please?
B: The university library? Oh, yes. Well, when you leave the bus station, you should turn right. And if you
walk a little way down the road, you'll come to a crossroads. Turn right here, and about. ..
A: Er ... what's the name of the street?
B: Oh, it's First Avenue. So you walk along this street, and about two hundred yards further down,
there's another crossroads and this time you turn left into Hill Road.
A: So that's right at the first crossroads and left at the Second?
B: Uhuh ... then as you walk up Hill Road, you'll see the post office on your left, and next to it a large
supermarket. The library's just across the road from it, on your right.
A: OK, Hill Road, opposite the supermarket,
B: It's a fairly distinctive building, easy to spot, next to a big hotel.
A: That's great. Opposite the supermarket and next to the big hotel. Actually, I could do with finding a
good bookshop. Are there any nearby?
B: Hmm... There are a couple, one on Second Avenue and another on First. I think the one on First
Avenue is probably the best.
A: How do I get there?
B: Well, instead of turning left up Hill Road at the second crossroads, just carry straight on. You'll see a
pub on the corner. Then it's not the next building, but it's one after that.
A: So it's pretty near the library, then?
B: Yeah. The one on Second Avenue is nearer actually, but as I said, this one's bigger.
A: Wonderful. Oh, hang on. Before I go to the bookshop, I should get some money first. Is there a Lloyds
Bank in town?
B: Er... Lloyds Bank? Yes ... now ... it's ... well, if you go straight across the first crossroads when coming
out of the bus station, you'll eventually get to a junction with Second Avenue. And I think Lloyds is on
the comer there, opposite a small hairdresser's.
A: OK. I think I can remember all those directions. Thank you ever so much. You've been very kind.
B: Not at all. I hope you find all the places OK.
1. You've just come out of the bus station. Turn right and walk to the junction of Elm Avenue and
Hanover Road. Turn left and walk up Hanover Road. Cross Woodlawn Lane and continue up Hanover
Rood. You will see a big building on your right.
What is the building on your left?
2. You've just come out of the bus station. Turn right and walk to the junction of Elm Avenue and
Hanover Road. Turn left and walk up Hanover Road. Pass the Bank of Asia on you left and a small park
just opposite. Cross Woodlawn Lane. Keep straight on until you see the zebra crossing, turn right,
walk along Street Lane till the end of this road.
What is the building on your right?
3. You've just come out of the bus station. Turn left. Walk straight on. Take the first turning on the right.
Go along the Street Lane. Take the second turning on the left.
What is the building on your right?

1. (Mr. Smith has just came out of the station and is asking the driver the way.)
Smith: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bookshop is?
Driver: When you leave the station, turn left then cross Station Road at the junction, and walk up North
Street. Take the first turning on the right, and the bookshop is the first building on the right.
Smith: Thank you.
2. (Miss Actin has just come out of the station and is asking the driver where a coffee bar is.)
Actin: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the coffee bar is?
Driver: Go straight along Station Road; pass the zebra crossing until you reach a crossroads with Market
Street. The coffee bar is facing you on the right comer.
Actin: Thank you very much.
3. (Miss Abby has just come out of the station and want to do some shopping.)
Abby: Excuse me. Can you tell me where the nearest chemist's is?
Driver: A chemist's? Oh, yes. There's one on West Street. When you leave the station, turn left and go
along North Street until you get to some traffic lights. Take tile right turning there, and walk straight on
until just before a left hand turning called South Street. The chemist's is on the left on the corner of
these two streets.
Abby: Thank you very much.
4. (Mr. Robert Smith wants to find a hotel.)

Robert: Excuse me. Could you tell me where I can find a hotel?
Driver: A hotel? Yes, there is one on the comer of West Street and Market Street next to the bookshop.
Robert: The comer of West Street and Market Street next to the bookshop. Is that right?
Driver: Yes, that's right.
Robert: Thank you very much. Goodbye.
Driver: Goodbye and have a nice day.
5. (Mary and Jack want to visit the art museum. They don't know where it is.)
Mary: Excuse me. Could you tell us where the art museum is?
Driver: Yes. It's on Market Street, opposite the hotel.
Mary: Thank you very much.
Driver: That's OK.

Conversation 1
A: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the post office from here?
B: The post office? Let me think for a minute. The post office, ah, yes. It's on Victoria Rood. Go straight
along High Street until you get to the park, turn right at this junction into Church Road and then take the
second turning on your left. That's Victoria Road. The post office is in the middle of the block on your
left, opposite the church.
Conversation 2
A: Excuse me. I'm trying to find the bank. Do you know where it is?
B: The bank? Let me see now. We are on Lake Street so you go down this road until you come to Victoria
Road. Turn left, and the bank is on your right. It takes up the whole block between Lake Street and
Church Road. You can't miss it.
Conversation 3
A: Excuse me please. Could you tell me how to get to the Windsor Hotel?
B: Yes, I think it's on Oxford Road. When you come out of the church, turn left and walk to the junction
with Church Road, where you turn right. Go up Church Road, pass the coffee shop on you left and the
Windsor Hotel is on your right, just pass the coffee shop.
Conversation 4
A: Excuse me. I'm trying to find a Chinese restaurant. Do you know where it is?
B: A Chinese restaurant? Yes, there is one on High Street. When you come out of the church, go straight
up Church Road until you reach High Street, turn left, and it's the second building on you right.
A: I see. Thank you very much.
B: You're welcome.
Conversation 5
A: Excuse me. Could you tell me if there's a newsagent's somewhere around here?
B: Er ... yeah. Now then, if when you come out of the park, you go straight on Church Road, you'll come
to a crossroad. Turn right here and there's a newsagent's on your right, at the end of that road, on the
comer of Lake Street.
A: Thanks a lot.
Conversation 6
A: Excuse me. I'm looking for a grocer's shop. Is there one nearby?
B: Yeah. So, just walk along Victoria Road, you will see a coffee shop on your left and turn left at the
junction into Church Road. Carry on down this road, past another crossroads, you will see a building on
the right, pass the building on your right, the grocer's shop is standing at the comer of Church Rood and
High Street, opposite the park.
A: At the comer of Church Road and High Street, opposite the park. That's great. Thanks a lot.
Allan: Hello, Janet. I'm glad to see you back. Did you have a nice holiday?
Janet: Yes, it wasn't bad.
Allan: What did you do? Tell me all about it.
Janet: All right, if you're really that interested. We arrived at our hotel at five o'clock on Saturday after
noon and didn't really do anything much until the next morning, when my father hired a small family car
and we all went to Safari Park, which is not far from London. It was a very interesting park full of lovely
wild animals. We motored through the monkeys' compound first and that was an experience. They
climbed all over our car and we had a wonderful view of the monkeys. Then we continued into the lions'
compartment and we had to lock ourselves in, because the lions could come very close.
Allan: Yeah, it must have been terrifying. Did they come to you?
Janet: Oh, no. We saw them sleeping under trees, quite far away from us. We were unlucky and didn't
see them clearly. Anyway, we had a good time there.
Allan: Oh, it sounds interesting---it is the kind of park I like.
Janet: On Monday we all went off to Oxford and spent a whole day there. On the way to Oxford we
stopped at Stonehenge.
Allan: Stonehenge. It reminds me of my own experience when I was a student at Oxford.
Janet: Oh, yeah.
Allan: I thought it would be rather a romantic thing to do to drive off in the early hours of the morning
and watch the sun rise behind the stone. So…
Janet: That was a good idea. Did you do it?
Allan: Yes, I went there with some of my classmates. When we got there it was still dark. It was very cold
and wet. We stayed in the car and waited for the sun to come up.
Janet: Well, did you see it?
Allan: No. When it began to get a little bit light we couldn't see anything at all because there was so
much fog around.
Janet: Oh, no, I'm sorry to hear that. But it was a beautiful day when we got there. We took lots of
photographs there.
Allan: You were lucky. Well, did you do any sightseeing in London?
Janet: Yes. The next two days we stayed in London. On Tuesday we joined a sightseeing tour run by
London Regional Transport, an excellent introduction to all London's principal sights. We visited
Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abby, the Houses of Parliament and about 11:30 we were at Buckingham
Palace and saw the changing of the guard there.
Allan: Yes. The changing of the guard always takes places at 11: 30 at Buckingham Palace from May to
July every day. During winter it is on alternate days.
Janet: We also went to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Anyway, we were pretty tired so we
went to bed very early. The next day we went to Greenwich by boat from Westminster Pier.
Allan: Oh, it sounds wonderful. A unique way of seeing some of London's most famous landmarks is to
take a trip on one of the passenger boats which follows the river Thames through the heart of London.
Janet: Yes, that is my favourite part of a holiday; just relaxing. And the day after that we went shopping
for presents and souvenirs. I've brought some really lovely things back. You should see some of them.
And then in the evening we went to the cinema and saw a really great film.
Allan: What was it?
Janet: It was called Star Wars. It was really exciting. You'll have to go and see it.
Allan: Oh, yes. I've heard it's good. I should go. Well, I'm thinking of going to London for my next holiday
actually.
Janet: Oh, you should. And then the last day, Friday, unfortunately it rained all day, so we stayed in the
hotel. But we had quite a good time playing table tennis. Then the next morning we got up pretty early
and left the hotel at ten, to give us plenty of time to get back.
Allan: Yeah, it's along journey. You must have been tired.
Janet: Yes, we were, but then we had Sunday to recover before I started work again.
A: Hello, Mary. Did you go to the university for registration yesterday?

B: Yes. That day was a bit hectic. I was really tired.
A: Why, what happened?
B: Oh. I went to the West Building to register first, then on the way to the library to apply for my library
card. I had to go to the South Building to see my tutor there. After the library, I had to go to the Student
Union's Office to book a ticket for the Oxford trip next week.
A: Yes, you did a lot of things.
B: Yes, but that wasn't the end of it. I was pretty tired after all that. Anyway I went to the bar for lunch
and I met Kathy there.
A: Kathy? Is it the girl you were talking about before?
B: Yes, she is my Id schoolmate. She studies computing at my university. She now lives in the YMCA very
close to the bar. She wanted to show me the computer centre, but it was closed. So she took me to the
shopping centre in Ealing Broadway instead. We came back at 6:00 pm.
A: No wonder you were looking so tired.
Over half a million children under five are taken to hospital each year after an accident at home.
Tragically, about two hundred die. Most of these accidents need never have happened. Think how your
adult-size home looks through a young child's eyes. Think how quickly your child is growing and
changing. "Out of reach" may be much higher than it was not long ago. So think ahead their safety is in
your hands.
Things look different from where children are. They can see lots of things to grab hold of or poke into:
pan handles, the lead on the kettle, a hot drink, or the iron. If they grab something hot, it could burn or
scald them. Even a cupful is dangerous.
When they're moving around they don't always look ahead. They don't see: panes of glass in doors
and screens, things left on the floor, like toys, or spills in the kitchen, drawers or cupboard doors left
open.
They can trip and fall over things, fall through panes of glass, or bump into things which stick out.
Children like to explore and soon learn to open thing. They can find lots of things you thought were
hidden away, like in a kitchen cupboard or under the stairs. They can find: medicines and household
cleaners – all these can harm them, matches, lighters, knives and other sharp tools, plastic bags and
things they could choke on like peanuts.
Children don't know which things are dangerous. For instance, they can't tell the difference between
lemonade and turps. As children grow and explore they see new things they want to reach and play
with. They can: climb the stairs on their own but then they don't know how to get down again safely;
climb on a chair to reach a window, then they could fall out of it; climb inside things, like cupboards and
freezers; reach switches and knobs and turn them on and off. They could be anywhere. If you can't hear
them playing, please go and look for them.
Keeping a constant eye on them as they move around is very difficult. You can't be everywhere at
once, and anyway it's important for them to learn about the world around them. But you can help keep
them safe by planning ahead and making the right arrangements. You can: store all medicines and
household chemicals out of reach of children, make sure they are not left lying around; make it more
difficult for them to reach or grab hot things, for instance, turn pan handles away from the front of the
cooker; use a short or curly lead on an electric kettle.
Make sure all fires and heaters are guarded; use barriers on stairs and in doorway until they have
learned to move around safely; fit safety glass at low level; make sure things are not left around on the
floor or the stairs-this is safer for you as well as for them. Teach them about safely. Show them how to
do things safely, like going up and down the stairs. Tell them about how hot things could hurt them.
Well, my room is L-shaped. There's a round dining table and four chairs opposite the kitchen door. So I
can look out onto the garden when I eat. My record-player is in the comer, between the kitchen door
and the small window. There are bookcases on both sides of the fireplace, and a rectangular coffee table
in front of the fire. My bed is against the long wall, under the large window. I use it as a sofa during the
day, so there are some big striped cushions on it. Opposite the bed, against the kitchen wall, there's a
desk, and between the bed and the desk there's a large armchair. I like sitting and reading in front of the
fire with my feet up on the coffee table. In the empty space in front of the door, there's an oval carpet
on the floor. And the piano's against the wall between the door and my bed.
Richard: Good morning. 5723490.

Sally: Good morning, Richard. This is Sally.
Richard: Hello, Sally. How are you?
Sally: Fine, thanks. Listen, are you free this weekend?
Richard: Yes. Why?
Sally: You know, I've just brought a new house in the countryside.
Richard: Oh, have you? Congratulations.
Sally: Thank you. I would like to invite you to have dinner with my family this weekend.
Richard: That's very kind of you. I'd love to. You'd better tell me how to get there. Where is your new
house?
Sally: In Greenwich. How will you be coming?
Richard: By car, of course.
Sally: All right. So you'll be coming from Andover. You need to take the road to Grand Town...
Richard: Take the road ... yeah. Hang on a moment, hang on a minute ...
Sally: from Grand Town ...
Richard: Cause I'm ... I'm writing this down, 'cause I ... Grand Town, that's Gra ...
Sally: That's G-R-A-N-D. T-O-W-N. That's right. Now, you'll approach the village from the north.
Richard: Coming from the north. Uhuh.
Sally: The house is about two miles outside the village, by the way.
Richard: House is two... Uhuh.
Sally: Mm. So now you get... you ... you come into the centre of the village and you'll arrive at the main
square...
Richard: Come into centre ...
Sally: On the far side ...
Richard: Yeh, I ... I can't get lost there, can I?
Sally: No, you can't miss it.
Richard: Mm.
Sally: … far side of the square you'll see the Town Hall, "Le Mairie"...
Richard: Far side ... hang on, far side ... see Town Hall...
Sally: Right.
Richard: Yah.
Sally: Now, you need to go past the Town Hall, leaving it on your left ...
Richard: Past ... leave it on my left... yeh.
Sally: And cross the bridge over the river ...
Richard: Bridge ... over... river. OK.
Sally: Now, the thing I, when you get across the bridge ...
Richard: Mm.
Sally: There's a junction but there aren't any signposts.
Richard: Oh, that's helpful.
Sally: Well ... you know how it is. So you turn right ...
Richard: I cross the bridge ... hang on. There's a junction ... yeh ... and then I have to go right at the
junction?
Sally: That's right. You turn right immediately after the bridge.
Richard: Mm.
Sally: And ... basically you keep on that rood. The road bears round to the left ...
Richard: Oh, that doesn't sound too bad. .. yeh.
Sally: First of all... um ... after about half a mile, there's a chateau on your right.
Richard: Is that your place?
Sally: Mm ... 'fraid not. Couldn't afford it.
Richard: Chateau ... on... on the right, yeh?
Sally: And there's a road going off opposite that ... but ignore that road.
Richard: Oh?
Sally: Keep straight on ... you keep straight on right.
Richard Yeh.
Sally: Past the chateau.
Richard: Keep straight on ... yes?
Sally: The next thing you come to is a farm at a place called Villac ...
Richard: Farm ... and then... Villac. That's V-l-L-L…?
Sally: A-C.
Richard: A-C?
Sally: That's it.
Richard: Uhuh?
Sally: And just after that the valley narrows and the road comes much closer to the river.
Richard: Yes.
Sally: So you run along the river ...
Richard: Uhuh.
Sally: For a little... few hundred metres really. The house is in the next group of buildings.
Richard: Ah.
Sally: You've got a mill... opposite the house.
Richard: Ah ... it sounds beautiful.
Sally: Well ... it's got ... er ... I think ... I think you'll like it when you get there.
Richard: So ... hang on a minute, the mill is opposite...
Sally: Yeh, you've got the river on your right.
Richard: Yeh.
Sally: You come to the mill ... which is on your right and three ...
Richard: Yeh.
Sally: Three houses on the left opposite the mill... and the house is the middle one.
Richard: House is the middle ... one. OK.
Sally: Right? So do you think you'll find it?
Richard: Well ... well, with my sense of direction I'm not sure, but now ... I ... I think I've got everything
down.
Sally: Fine. I'm sure you will. Dinner will start at six.
Richard: Do I need to bring something?
Sally: No, just bring yourself.
Richard: OK. I'll be there by six.
Sally: Goodbye.
Conversation 1
B: Yes. Could I have a second class return ticket to Nottingham to arrive by ten?
A: That is forty one pounds please.
B: Here you are. Could you tell me which train I could take?
A: Let me see. It is 7:00 now, Friday. Yes, you can take the 7:30 train to get there.
Conversation 2
A: Excuse me, Sir.
B: Yes, madam. What can I do for you?
A: Could you tell me the time of trains to Nottingham, please?
B: What sort of time do you want to go?
A: You see, I would like to go to Nottingham to visit my daughter. She will meet me at the station at 6:30
this Saturday. Which train should I take?
B: Take the 16:30 train and you will get there at 18:24. Is that all right?
A: That's fine. Thanks a lot. Oh, by the way, how much does a weekend return ticket to London cost,
please?
B: It costs forty-one pounds.
A: Thank you.
Conversation 3
A: Excuse me, Sir.
B: Yes, madam. May I help you?
A: Could you tell me which trains I can take if I buy a saver ticket to Nottingham?
B: Let me see. Oh, yes, you can take any train except 7:30 and 8:30 morning trains. And any trains after
17:30. Generally speaking, a saver ticket can be used on most trains except on a few peak-hour trains.
Here is a timetable. You can check it by yourself.
A: Lovely. That will be very helpful.
Conversation 4
A: May I help you, young lady?
B: Yes, I have to get to Nottingham by 10:30 this Saturday morning. Could you tell me which train I
should take to get there on time?
A: The 8:30 train will do.
B: I see. Could you tell me which platform the train leaves from?
A: Platform 4.
B: Thank you.
Conversation 5
B: Yes, I would like to get to Nottingham on Friday by seven o'clock. Which train should I take?
A: The 17:05 train.
B: How much for a return saver ticket to Nottingham?
A: Twenty pounds, but I am afraid you can't use a saver ticket on that train.
B: Can't I? How much is standard fare?
A: Forty-one pounds, please.
B: Well, I think I should take standard fare. Here is forty-five.
A: Thanks. Here is your ticket and change.
The graph shows the number of visitors to London Zoo, Kew Gardens and Regent's Park from 1978 to
1987. Apart from the period from 1980 to 1983, London Zoo has been the most popular attraction. In
1978 almost 60000 people visited the Zoo. Although this number decreased slowly during the next 3
years, it then rose gradually until 1985. In this year a children's zoo was opened, resulting in a sharp rise
from 70000 to 95000 within one year. In contrast, in 1979 to 1981, the number of visitors to Kew
Gardens increased after a restaurant had been opened in 1979, from 48000 to 64000, but then it
dropped steadily to approximately 45000 in 1986. The least popular attraction was Regent's Park, with
only 26000 visitors in 1978. This number rose only slightly in 1981, but in 1983 boating was introduced
on the lake and the number of visitors rose quite suddenly, from almost 30000 to 40000 within one
year. Unfortunately, however, the number leveled off in 1984 and has remained steady since then.
Exhibition Centre is the most popular attraction. In 1978, almost 40000 people visited the Exhibition
Centre although this number dropped slowly during the next 5 years. In 1983, the number of visitors
was a little over 35000. It then increased suddenly until 1984. In this year a restaurant was opened,
resulting in a sharp rise from 37000 to almost 50000 within two years.
The number of visitors to the Museum was about 25000. This was better than the number to the Art
Gallery which was only 15000 in 1978. It then decreased steadily until 1982. The number was the same
as the number of visitors to the Art Gallery. That was about 18000. In 1983, a building extension was
opened and the number of visitors to the Museum began to level off at 17000 visitors each year.
The least popular attraction was the Art Gallery. In 1979 the number dropped slowly from 15000 to
less than 12000. But in 1980 free admission was carried out so the number of visitors increased
suddenly from 12000 to 25000. It then leveled off since then. There is a slight rise every year.
Operator: Operator, Can I help you?

Tom: I'm calling from a pay phone in Ealing Shopping Centre. I've been trying to get through to a
number for the past 15 minutes, but I keep getting a funny noise.
Operator: Are you sure it's the right number, Sir?
Tom: Yes. I've checked in the telephone book. Are the lines busy?
Operator: What kind of sound are you getting?
Tom: A continues humming sound.
Operator: Did you put in enough money?
Tom: Yes. I put in the correct amount.
Operator: What number are you calling, Sir?
Tom: 567 0802
Operator: I'm sorry, Sir. Could you repeat that once more slowly, please?
Tom: 567 0802
Operator: Ah, that explains it then. We've been having a lot of trouble with that area because of crossed
lines. One moment, and I'll try and get the number for you... I'm just trying to connect you, Sir.
(ringing of the telephone)
Your number's ringing now, Sir. Put in 20p, please.
Tom: Thank you very much.
Operator: Go ahead, please.
Ladies and gentlemen, if I could have your attention for a moment, please. I have the final notices for
this final session of the conference. Now, first of all I'd like to mention that the cross cultural session has
been very popular, so we're moving the final discussion to Room 203. That's Room 203, which means
that the grammar session will be changed from Room 203 to Room 302. That's the grammar session in
Room 302. I hope everybody's got that.
Now, I have a notice here that you must return your keys to the reception desk before you leave.
Thank you.
Turning now to your discussion records, I would like to see you return them to the session
chairpeople by four o'clock this afternoon. That's 16:00 hours. Thank you.
Regarding coaches for the airport … er... they will be gathering outside the main building at 3:30.
That's... er... 15:30 hours. And there will be another one a little later than that at 16 hou ... that's 17:15.
That's 5:15. I'd like to ask you all to be there, ready for the buses, at least five minutes before the
departure times, so we can all leave promptly and everybody will get home on time. Thank you.
I have particular messages for ... er, Professor Hurst and Professor Cole and Professor Malnachurk. I'd
like to ask you three- are you here? Professor Hurst, Professor Cole? Yes. And Professor Malnachurk? I'd
like to ask you to collect your reprints from the conference desk before you leave. Thank you.
Finally, I have a reminder from Professor Olsen of Leeds University, that the Sixth Annual Convention
of EFL will be held in Bangkok October ... er, 2006. I think you'll all be ... er interested in marking that
date on your calendar. That's the Sixth Annual Convention of EFL October, 2006. And I'd like anybody
that's interested in that conference to leave your name at the conference desk. Thank you very much.
Ladies and gentlemen, I know it has been a very happy event for me, this conference, and I hope that
you, too, have found it a happy and productive time. Thank you all for coming.
Jane: There's a letter here for you, mum.

Mum: Thanks, Jane. Oh, no, not another telephone bill. I hope it is not as much as last time.
Jane: How much is it?
Mum: £130.94 for three months. How can it be so much? Your father and I hardly make any calls. You
must have been using the phone all the time.
Jane: Only to speak to my friends.
Mum : Jane, I don't think you realize just how much it costs when you telephone your school friends,
and you speak to them for so long , especially during the day. Why can't you call them after 6 pm when
it is cheaper? Your father is going to be upset when he finds out.
Jane: I'm sorry.
Mum: Well, being sorry just isn't good enough. I've told you often enough not to use the telephone so
much. If you had to pay the bill, you wouldn't be so irresponsible with the telephone. You see your
friends every day. Why do you need to phone them up as well?
Dad: Hello.
Mum : Hello. Look at the bill for the telephone. Jane has been phoning all her friends again.
Dad: £130.94 for three months. Jane, this has got to stop. We both told you the last time to be more
responsible when phoning your friends and not to take so long speaking to them. It costs too much.
You'll have to pay half of this bill out of your wages from your Saturday job.
Jane: But Dad, that's not fair.
Dad: To teach you that the phone costs a lot of money you will have to pay half of this bill. You are lucky
I'm not going to make you use the phone box down the road to make your calls.
Jane: OK. But it'll take me 'weeks to pay your half of £ 130.94.
Mum: We may have to get one of those phone locks and I'll keep the key, then you won't be able to
make any calls.
Underground tickets are available at all underground stations. Ticket prices for the underground vary
according to the distance you travel. The network is divided into five zones, a central zone and four
outer zones. Generally, your fare will increase, the more zones you travel through. You must buy your
ticket before you start your journey I from a ticket office or machine. Keep your ticket for inspection and
collection at your destination.
The easiest and most economical way to travel around London is with a travelcard. This gives you the
freedom of London's trains, tubes and buses in whichever zones you choose. It's perfect for the visitor
because one ticket combines travel on the trains of Network Southeast with the underground, Dockland
Light railway and most of London buses. It's more convenient than buying separate tickets for each
journey. Travelcards are available from any train or tube station.
A one-day travelcard is ideal for a day's shopping, sightseeing, and all tourist trips in London. You can
travel anywhere you like within the vast 650 square mile travelcard area. No need to keep queuing for
tickets or carry a pocket full of change for ticket machines, just use whatever form of transport suits you
best for any combination of trips. One-day travelcards can be bought from staffed train or tube stations
after 9:30 am at weekdays and any time at weekends.
Travelcard season tickets include 7-day, monthly and annual tickets. This is the modern, convenient
and flexible ticket for your daily journey to work. For travelcard season tickets, please bring a passport-
size photograph with you. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the underground. Smoking is permitted,
however, on the back of the upper deck of buses.
Ann: Look. Here's one that might interest you.

Philip: What is it? Are you sure? The last one you sent me off to was a disaster.
Ann: Yes. Look. It says they want a junior sales manager, and it looks like it's a big international
company. That'd be good. You might get to travel.
Philip: What kind of company is it, though?
Ann: Um, let's see. Yes, it's a textile company that seems to import from abroad. That's odd, isn't it?
What else? ... They say the salary is really good. They operate a system of paying you a basic salary and
then offering a sales commission on top of that. They say it's high. And, oh look! They give you a car to
travel round in. Gosh! That's not bad, is it?
Philip: Um ... do they say anything about experience?
Ann: Um ... let's see. No, they want someone young with ambition and enthusiasm. Oh yes, they want
graduates, so that's OK. You've been to university. Now what else? Let's see.
Philip: There must be some catch.
Ann: No. The only thing is you have to travel, but then that's what the company car's for. Oh, and you
have to be able to get on well with other people because it says you have to be good on a team.
Philip: Um, perhaps I'll have a closer look at that one.
Tom: Hello. Mike. What's up with you?

Mike: Oh, Tom. It's my landlady again.
Tom: You're always in trouble. What is it this time?
Mike: You see, she left a note for me. Just read it.
Tom: Well, did you leave the front door open?
Mike: I honestly don't remember. I got back late from a party. Anyway, what does it matter? It's all
complaints in that house, first noise, then the bathroom.
Tom: Well, in that case, why don't you look around for another place?
Mike: I've already started. I looked in the paper this morning, plenty of advertisements as usual, but
most of the places are too far from school.
Tom: Look, why don't you come and share with us?
Mike: But surely there are four of you in the flat already, aren't there?
Tom: Yes, but, you know. Jane is leaving at the end of the month. She's got a job down south. There will
be a spare room. It's rather small, but you can sleep there for the moment till you find a nice one.
Mike: That's a good idea. How many rooms do you have?
Tom: We have four bedrooms and a big living room.
Mike: What are the arrangements?
Tom: Oh, we share all expenses, of course, rent, light, and heating.
Mike: What about food? '
Tom: Oh, we each buy our own. It works out fine that way. And you can do anything you like in your
own room, but there is one thing...
Mike: What's that?
Tom: Don't leave the front door open. Strange people may wander in.
Mike: All right. I promise that won't happen again. By the way, when is lane leaving?
Tom: let me see... yes, this time next week.
Mike: Today is the 22nd, Tuesday, so she's leaving on the 29th. Well, I will move in one day after she
leaves.
Tom: Yes, no problem. We will set ready by then.
Mike: Thanks a lot.
Tom: You're welcome.
Librarian: Good morning, Julia.

Researcher: Good morning. Peter.
Librarian: Do come in. You've brought the results with you. I see.
Researcher: Yes, in fact, I completed the survey last week.
Librarian: So, I can hear the criticisms now, then?
Researcher: That's right. And perhaps you'll be able to tell me what can be done about them.
Librarian: I'll certainly do my best. Well, what would you like to start with?
Researcher: The catalogues. I'm afraid many of the Science students complain that they're incomplete
and out of date. They think they're really had. Is there anything you can do to improve things there?
Librarian: Oh yes. We can either check all the cards and reprint them where necessary, or we can
change to a computer system.
Researcher: How much would it cost to do the first?
Librarian: About six thousand pounds.
Researcher: And how long would it take?
Librarian: Oh, maybe three months.
Researcher: And how much would it cost to do the second?
Librarian: Change to a computer system? Yes, oh, about sixty thousand pounds.
Researcher: And how long would that take?
Librarian: Oh, nine months, I'd say. About nine months.
Researcher: Thank you. Now ... next I'd like to move on to the borrowing facilities. The Social Science
students described these as rather disappointing. They complained that they were only allowed to
borrow three hooks. Most of them felt they ought to be able to borrow more books, perhaps five or six
for undergraduates and up to ten for graduates.
Librarian: That may be possible.
Researcher: Also, they'd like to be able to keep the books for a longer period, say three weeks instead of
the present two.
Librarian: That also sounds reasonable. I'll see what I can do.
Counsellor: Good morning. Sit down, please.

Student: Good morning.
Counsellor: What can I do for you?
Student: I've come for some advice. My name is Sophie Cole and I'm Italian. I came to this country about
six months ago.
Counsellor: Yes?
Student: And I don't know if I can use my... qualifications here. Maybe I need to do another course. And
then I'm worried about my English. You see, I'm worried about not understanding... er ... people very
well.
Counsellor: I see. Mm... Well, I need to get a bit more information about you. What are you doing at the
moment?
Student: Now I'm studying English because my English is very poor.
Counsellor: How many hours a week?
Student: Twelve hours a week.
Counsellor: Yes, but how many ... well, never mind. What sort of job do you see yourself doing in this
country?
Student: Well, in this country ... er ... well, it seems that it's very difficult for me to get a job. They want
experience in this country and I have not got any. My qualifications may not be accepted here and
with… all the unemployment and everything I'm ... I'm really worried.
Counsellor: Yes, but ... what kind of work do you want to do?
Student: I'm a civil engineer, but that's not the problem. If I have a degree, I can work for myself.
Counsellor: Do you have any engineering qualifications?
Student: Yes, I studied civil engineering at the university in Rome.
Counsellor: Oh, when was that?
Student: About three years ago.
Counsellor: Mm. And then, what did you do? I mean did you have any work experience in your own
country?
Counsellor: Oh, yes. I worked for a big company for about two years after the university. Now, I would
like to get... a Master degree in this country. But first I need to study more English.
Counsellor: Yes, I think you are quite right. First you need to improve your English, then you could start
looking for a university and apply for the degree in engineering for next year. Have you enrolled in our
intensive English courses?
Student: Yes.
Counsellor: I suggest you study English for another six months, then take the IELTS test. This test will
check how well your English is and the score will be accepted by all the universities in the UK. Here is the
IELTS test booklet. You can get more detail about this test.
Student: That's a great help. Thank you very much.
Counsellor: You are welcome.
Welcome to Ealing College of Higher Education. Today I'll talk about student services at the college.
All student services are to be found in the North Building. Social life and some of the welfare services
are run by the Student Union, of which all students are automatically members. After enrolment, take
your receipt to the Student Union and they will give you your student card. Your student card also
entitles you to membership in the Student and Staff Club.
The Student Union will give you a handbook which gives more details on all the services offered plus
more information on the health service, accommodation and so on.
Let's talk about medical services first. ECHE has a student health centre. The centre is open from 9:30
to 8:45 Monday to Thursday and from 9:30 t0 5 on Fridays during term time. The college doctor, Dr. B.
Kearns, holds a surgery in the Medical Centre four days a week: Monday and Tuesday mornings,
Thursday afternoons and either Wednesday or Friday afternoons. The Nurse will tell you which on any
particular week. Appointments for these are made through the nurses and are usually for the following
day. Outside of these times Dr. Kearns can be found at her surgery which is located at No. 2 Ascott
Avenue, W5 (very close to college). During your stay in England you must register with a local doctor and
if you live in the London Borough of Ealing you can register with Dr. Kearns.
Last time I talked about the student services in the college. Today I'd like to talk about the Counselling
Services.
The College Counselling Service is located in the North Building. The Counsellors are Ms. Penny
Rawson and Ms. Ann David. I have asked Ms. Rawson to join us today to discuss their role. Ms. Rawson...
Ms. Rawson: Thank you. Both Ann and I are full-time counsellors. Students either come to us on their
own or are referred to us by a tutor. We see students individually, run group therapy sessions and
courses of sessions as we think necessary. We are here to help with any problems, no matter how great
or small, such as homesickness, relationship difficulties, death and separation, sexual problems, undue
stress due to work and so on. You will not be the first to be homesick, find college life stressful, or
decisions problematic. So please don't hesitate to come and have a chat if there is anything bothering
you.
This is a confidential service but we are willing to arrange with your course directors, your tutors,
Student Union officers, career department or doctors. We can also put you in touch with outside
counseling services. As a part of the university, all counseling is free of charge for full-time students. I
know some of you may feel that seeing a counsellor has a stigma attached to it but let me assure you
even the best balanced individuals encounter situations where they need to talk with. So please don't
hesitate.
You're welcome to make use of this service. We hope you will enjoy your studies at the university.
Thank you.
Clerk: Good morning. What can I do for you?

Susan: Good morning. I'd like to open a bank account.
Clerk: What kind of account do you want?
Susan: I'm not quite sure. I'll be a college student. I simply require a safe place to keep my money and
easy access to it. Can you recommend an account for me?
Clerk: All right. Do you get a grant?
Susan: No, I will be supporting myself.
Clerk: I see. You could open an Instant Account.
Susan: What's an Instant Account?
Clerk: Basically, it's an interest account. It has all the usual current account facilities such as a cashcard
and a deposit book, except a chequebook, and pays competitive interest on your account when it's in
credit. There are two levels of interest for this account. If your balance is up five hundred pounds, the
interest is five point two-five percent. If your balance is five hundred or over, it attracts an even higher
rate of interest which goes up to seven point two-five percent. You will receive a cashcard for our
machines, so you can withdraw money with the card from any machines at any Barclays branches when
the bank is closed.
Susan: Oh, I see. How call I withdraw money if I have no chequebook?
Clerk: Well, you have to withdraw money either using your card or visiting your branch.
Susan: I see. How can I find out how much money I have in my account?
Clerk: You can ask your branch and tell them how often you would like to receive your statement, which
provides you with a permanent record of income and expenditure. It will show every transaction on
your account and the balance remaining at the end of each day. You also can use your cashcard to check
your balance.
Susan: That's fine. I think I'll open an Instant Account.
Smith: Please sit down, Mr. Wilson. My name is Jane Smith and I'm the personnel manager
Peter: Hello. How do you do?
Smith: Now, this is just a short preliminary interview. I'd like to talk about your present job and what
you've done up till now.
Peter: Yes, of course.
Smith: Well, could you tell me how long you've had your present position in Evening News. It is Evening
News, isn't it?
Peter: Yes, that's right. Um; I'm not sure. Let's see. I left university in 2002... is that right? - Yes, 2002.
Then I was unemployed for about two months, and then I traveled round Britain for a few weeks, so it
must be more than three years now in fact.
Smith: Um ... yes. And have you any pru1icular reason for wanting to change job? I mean why do you
want to move?
Peter: Well, I actually like my present job and still find it interesting. The salary is OK so it's nothing to do
with money, though you can always do with more. I suppose the thing is that I'm really very ambitious
and keen to get promoted, so that's the real reason.
Smith: You say you like your job. Can you tell me what aspect you like most?
Peter: Oh, dear. That's difficult. There are so many things. My colleagues are quite nice to go along with
so there's a good cooperative atmosphere. And compared to other press the working conditions are
great. I mean the office itself is good.
Smith: Um, yes.
Peter: And then there's the fact that as a journalist I regularly write articles about what is happening at
home or in the world so I have to make decisions. I must be responsible for what I have written. You
know, that is what l really like most about the job. They give me lots of room for initiative.
Smith: Yes. Well, we are looking for someone who isn't a clock-watcher and who isn't too concerned
about working fairly long hours.
Peter: Oh, I don't mind that. I'm used to it. I often work irregular hours. I was very often made to work
at night. Some sort of job that would come up... that was very important and they said it had to be
finished... er... it's got to go into the newspaper the next day. There was a lot more pressure in writing
all articles for the newspaper.
Smith: And what about your education? You went to Leeds University, didn't you?
Peter: Yes. After leaving school I started a diploma course in design at the University but I decided to
change courses and did a postgraduate diploma in Social and Public Policy instead.
Smith: Good, and have you done any courses since?…
Officer: Good morning. Can I help you?

Student: Yes. I'd like to know something about the British Medical Scheme.
Officer: Yes. What's your question?
Student: Can I use British doctors if I fall ill?
Officer: That will depend on bow long your course of study is. If it is six months or more, then you are
entitled to treatment from the British Medical Scheme called the National Health Service-NHS, as if you
were a British citizen. With the NHS, consultations with doctors are free, but you will be asked to pay
something towards the cost of medicines. In 1987, this is two pounds forty for each item of medicine.
You are also entitled to free treatment in British hospitals. Always make sure the doctor knows you want
treatment from the NBS, as doctors also take private patients, who pay the full cost of all their
treatment.
Student: How do I make sure I can be treated by the NHS?
Officer: If you are eligible for treatment, that is, you are registered on a course of six months or longer,
then the first thing you should do is to register with a doctor. You should register with any doctor close
to where you live- local post offices have lists. All you need to do is visit the doctor or the doctor's
receptionist during consulting hours and ask to be included on the doctor's list of patients. If the doctor
decides to accept you, you will then be sent a medical card by post which will carry your National Health
Service number. Take great care not to lose this. If the doctor cannot accept you, try elsewhere or
contact the local Family Practitioner Committee. You can get the address from the post office or any
doctor. Find out your doctor's consulting hours from the doctor or the receptionist and ask whether or
not you need to make an appointment before seeing the doctor. Remember to be on time for any
appointment you make. You can see him or her during those hours, unless you are seriously ill. If you are
seriously ill the doctor can be called out to see you. Once you have registered you should tell your
warden, landlord, landlady or a friend the name, address and telephone number of your doctor, so that
if you are suddenly taken ill, the doctor can be called out to see you.
Student: I see. Could you tell me something about British hospitals?
Officer: Yes. Hospitals provide specialist treatments, or treatment for which any kind of extended stay is
required. Your doctor will recommend you to go if it is necessary. Casualty or emergency treatment
following accidents is free for everyone. As not all hospitals provide such services, you should find out
which local hospitals do in case you ever need treatment.
Student: How about dental care in Britain?
Officer: You can find lists of dentists who give National Health Service treatment at local main post
offices. You do not register with a dentist, but you should ask whether they are willing to give you NHS
treatment, as dentists are free to accept or refuse patients and to provide private treatment only. If you
are accepted, you should give the dentist the NHS number which is on your medical card. There is a
charge for all dental treatment. For basic treatment this could be up to seventeen pounds. More
extensive dental treatment will cost more if you are not registered with a doctor. You will have to pay
the full cost of dental treatment as a private patient. You will have to make an appointment to see your
dentist and should give notice if you are unable to attend an appointment, or you will be charged for
loss of time. You should try to have your teeth checked at least once per year by the dentist. From the
NHS you are entitled to a free 6-monthly check-up.
Student: Thank you very much. This helps me a lot.
Many of you already have a reasonably firm idea of the general subject area you wish to study. Others
are more open and searching for ideas. Whatever your situation, I hope you find that we have a course
that meets your needs.
Our firm aim is to be a student-centered institution with a special emphasis on flexibility. This begins
with our attitude to access. We judge people on their motivation and commitment to study as much as,
if not more than, formal qualifications. This is reflected in the vitality and diversity of our student
population.
Some of our students come direct from sixth form or college; others are coming into higher education
after a short or long gap from formal education. Some are seeking a specific set of skills with a particular
job or profession in mind; others are re-training or studying to give their careers a new direction or
dimension. Some are learning about the very latest scientific, technological and commercial knowledge;
others are stretching their mind on sensitive environmental, social and cultural issues. Even a casual
observation or the mix of our student body indicates that we are close to our aim of being a polytechnic
for the whole community,
To meet our students' needs we have 500 academic and a further 500 support staff committed to
good quality teaching, high standards and sensitive and sympathetic student care. We have probably the
longest experience of understanding and dealing with the differing needs of a diverse student
population.
I hope you will find a suitable course at the polytechnic college. If you want to come to the college
and we consider you suitable, we will do our best to find you a place. And when you are here we will
work hard to make your experience enjoyable, stimulating and educationally rewarding.
Welcome to Bell College. The aims of the College is to foster the growth of international understanding
through the provision of high standard educational courses. Second, the College is based in a residential
setting for adult students from abroad. And last is to make a positive contribution to the development of
teaching English as a foreign language. Bell College is one of a group of schools run by the Bell
Educational Trust, a non-profit-making educational foundation.
The College offers an attractive environment for study and leisure for students aged 18 or over. A
hundred and sixty students live in comfortable single and twin study bedrooms on the campus, and a
further seventy or eighty with carefully selected local families. The excellent common room facilities in
the College are matched by the extensive gardens and sports fields.
Superb academic facilities including a modem learning centre and library and sophisticated computer
network are available for students' use in class hours and in the evenings and at weekends.
A wide range of courses is offered in three areas: the Main English Programme, Teacher Training and
English for Specific Purposes. The teaching staff are highly qualified native speakers with wide
experience of working in schools, colleges and universities in many parts of the world.
Living in an international community of thirty or more nationalities is all important part of the Bell
College experience. Great stress is laid on pastoral care and the College has its own medical centre.
A busy and interesting programme or sporting, cultural and social activities is provided in the evenings
and at weekends with excursions to many parts of Britain.

Anna: Hello.
Peter: Hi. Anna. Look, I'm sorry to bother you so late. I just wanted to ask you a little favour.
Anna: Oh, sure. Well, I'd like to help out. Anything you want.
Peter: Look, I'm... erm ... I'm going to London for a week.
Anna: Oh, how wonderful. Oh. I wish I could get away on holiday.
Peter: Look, I got a problem though, I... you know, I got some cats and ... er I ... I need a home for them.
Anna: Oh, er... well, the only thing is, how many of them are there?
Peter: Well, there're only two.
Anna: Oh, well, that's okay then. I think I still have a box. But it's pretty worn out and a bit dirty, not too
nice, you know.
Peter: Well ... erm, I think that'll be all right. I ... I'm sure it'll be fine as long as you clean it up. I mean
you will have to clean it up because... er... er... well, I didn't... didn't want to mention this earlier,
perhaps, but ... er ... one of them is pregnant, you see. One of the cats is pregnant and she's going to be
delivering ... er ... pretty soon.
Anna: Oh, no. I'm a little nervous about it now. I mean... er... I don't know if I can cope with that.
Peter: Of course you can. Look, I mean, they're okay. She looks after her babies. She had six the last
time. You'll love them.
Anna: Six? Wow, that's just a little too many. I mean, oh, I... I don't think I could cope with that, I mean.
And ... and how do I tell when they are due, you know, when... when they're going to be delivered?
Peter: Very simple. You see, the mother starts spending more time in her box and starts meowing a lot.
You will know that she's ready to have the babies.
Anna: Well, what kind of food do I have to give them?
Peter: Very simple. They don't need anything and the mother nurses them for about five to six weeks.
You just give the mother cat food and milk.
Anna: Well, does it have to be hot?
Peter: No, just fresh milk.
Anna: Anyway, why do you keep them? I mean, don't they cause you an awful lot of work and trouble?
Peter: Oh, no. They're so sweet. They are so beautiful. You're going to just love them when you see
them. They're so nice. Er... look the mother also needs some fresh milk every day.
Anna: Well, how often do I have to give her milk?
Peter: Just two or three times a day.
Anna: Well, here's an idea. Why don't you bring what they need then I'll just have - then I won't have to
worry about it.
Peter: Okay, I could do that. I'll bring a big bottle of fresh milk and a large box of cat food, then that
should be okay.
Anna: A large box? How long did you say you were going to be away?
Peter: Now look, don't start worrying too much. She may not produce these little cats this week at all.
Anna: Well. I sincerely hope not. I mean, I'm not used to this sort of thing, you know.
Welcome to the Food We Eat, sponsored by Safeway. Increasingly, we know more about the effects of
our eating habits and lifestyles on our health. While new information can change old ideas, the new
stories can often be confusing. At Safeway we try to help customers not only in the range and types of
food offered, but also by providing up-to-date reliable information in areas we know are of interest and
which relate to the diet we eat. Today we are going to talk about sugar. Recently, doctors have been
advising us to eat less sugar.
The health recommendation to use less sugar is for two reasons. Firstly, for the sake of our teeth:
since the amount and frequency of sugar consumption links to decay. Secondly, as sugar is a good
source of calories, it can easily be a problem if we tend to be overweight.
The dental risk is because bacteria which occur naturally in our mouth feed on carbohydrates sugar
and starch - to form plaque and acid. Plaque is a sticky coating that prevents the bacteria from being
removed by saliva. The acid attacks the tooth itself.
This takes time, however, so the trick is to avoid sticky foods like sweets which stay around in crevices
feeding the bacteria. Regular brushing, preferably with a fluoride toothpaste, helps remove particles and
resist acid. The worst thing you can do is nibble sweet things between meals- it puts your teeth under
constant attack.
A sweet tooth develops gradually... and you might be surprised at how you can steadily "unlearn" the
taste, taking in fewer calories, and saving your teeth. Here's some ways:
A. Gradually cut down the sugar in tea and coffee till you can stop altogether, or switch to sweetener.
B. Choose snacks with a lower sugar content- fresh fruit, raw vegetables, crackers, milk or low-fat,
natural yogurt. Remember some fruits, like raisins have lots of sugar.
C. Look for reduced sugar alternatives: there are more and more around from diet drinks to yogurts,
even jams and sauces.
D. Try gradually to cut back on the sugar you use in cooking- especially in baking.
What is an au pair? An au pair is a single girl without any dependants who comes to the UK to learn
English and to live as part of an English speaking family. She is not a domestic servant but may help in
the house for up 105 hours a day for pocket money. Suitable tasks would be light housework and taking
care of children. She should have one day each week completely free and she should be free to attend
language classes and religious services if she wishes. Pocket money should be between 15 and 20
pounds per week and she should have her own room.
Before she arrives she should have as much information as possible about the home she is going to
and what she will be expected to do. She will find it helpful to have a letter from her hostess explaining
the arrangements to show the immigration officer when she arrives.
An au pair must be a single girl aged at least 17 and no older than 27 when she first becomes an au
pair. She must be a national of a Western European country, which includes Malta, Cyprus and Turkey.
The longest a girl may stay in the UK as an au pair is two years. A girl who has been in the UK before as
an au pair will be allowed to come to the UK again as an au pair only if the total period is not more than
two years. All au pair is not allowed to take a job in this country-the light household duties which are
part of the au pair arrangement are not regarded as employment.
An au pair who is a national of a country which is not in the Commonwealth or European Community
(EC) and who is admitted for longer than 6 months will normally have to register with the police. This
will be shown in her passport. She must take her passport and two passport-size photographs to a police
station. She will have to pay a fee, about 25 pounds. If an au pair wishes to stay longer than the time
stamped in her passport she may apply either by post to Lunar House, Croydon, or in person at one of
the Public Enquiry Offices. If she applies by post, it is a good idea to send any valuable documents by
recorded delivery post. She should apply before the time limit on her permitted stay runs out. She must
show that the arrangements are still those of an au pair. She may change host families during her time
in the UK, providing that the new arrangements are also those of an au pair.
Agent: Good morning. Can I help you?

Customer 1: Yes, good morning. We'd like to book a holiday for July, please.
Agent: Certainly. Where did you have in mind?
Customer 1: Oh, well, we haven't thought a lot about it, really. We'd just like to go somewhere hot, you
know, and it must be in July.
Agent: I see. Well, let's get the dates cleared up first, then we can see about availability. What part of
July were you thinking of?
Customer 2: Oh, well, you see, we have slightly different holidays. I've got the whole month except for
the last five days, so I could go from the first to the twenty sixth, but my friend here doesn't start until
the seventh, so I suppose it will have to be the middle two weeks really.
Customer 1: Yes, but I've got to be back before the twenty-third.
Agent: Ok, Now, let's find a destination. Any preferences... France... Italy...?
Customer 1: Oh, not France. We went there last year and it was absolutely packed with teenagers
making noise and getting drunk all the lime.
Customer 2: Yes, it was terrible. We definitely want somewhere quieter this year.
Agent: Well, of course it depends more on the resort rather than the country. There are resorts in every
country which cater for the family or the slightly older person. They're usually a shade more expensive,
though, as you might expect.
Customer 1: Oh, well, we don't mind paying a bit more if it means more peace and quiet, do we?
Customer 2: Definitely not. It'll be well worth it.
Agent: All right. Let's have a look at what we've got on the computer... July... was it ten or fourteen
nights you wanted?
Customer 1: Oh, the fortnight, please.
Agent: Right. Well, let's start with Italy. Umm, we've got fourteen nights bed and breakfast in Sorrento
for three hundred and forty-five pounds, from Manchester, on the fourteenth, or we've got ...
Customer 1: No, wait a minute, that's no good for me. We wouldn't get back till the twenty-eighth, and
I've got to be back at work before that.
Agent: Oh, yes. Umm ... how about Sweden, two weeks, half-board...
Customer 2: How much would that be?
Agent: That would be five hundred and forty pounds, from Manchester again.
Customer 1: Well, five hundred and forty ... er ... that seems too much.
Agent: Well, madam, there's a surcharge for the airport, and it is a five-star hotel.
Customer 2: Oh, well, it's a bit over our budget, really...
Agent: All right. Let's try somewhere else. How about Portugal?
Customer 2: Oh, that sounds great. We've never been there before, have we?
Agent: Let's see now. We've got fourteen nights in Albufeira, half-board, from Gatwick, for three
hundred and eighty-five pounds.
Customer 1: Albufeira? Oh, wait a minute. Did you say the flight was from London?
Agent: That's right, from Gatwick.
Customer 1: Oh, well, really, we'd prefer a night from the north somewhere, Manchester perhaps, or
even Glasgow...
During the 1930s there was a popular song which had the title "Everything Stops for Tea" and to millions
of British people a restful "cuppa" is still an ideal way to relax for a few minutes from the rigours of the
day.
100 Listening for IELTS

The English custom of drinking tea has its roots in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. When
first imported to Britain, the exotic "tcha", "chai" or "chaa" (as the Chinese tea was variously called) was
considered a man's drink to be enjoyed with colleagues at London coffee shops. These were popular
meeting places for many walks of life- politicians, lawyers, poets, actors and writers. Many London clubs
began in this manner and the famous Lloyd's insurance underwriters stared out as Lloyds Coffee House.
In 1706 the first coffee house that offered tea was Tom's Coffee House owned by Thomas Twining. He
realized that he needed to introduce an added attraction to compete with the many other coffee houses
in London and tea was rare, exotic and extremely expensive. With these credentials tea became an
exclusive drink and enabled Twining to open a tea shop under the sign of the Golden Lion in the Strand.
By the eighteenth century the ladies of the more affluent classes were going "China Mad", using tea
as an excuse for displaying their extravagant purchases of Chinese porcelain and Dresden tea-sets. A
comprehensive tea-tray would consist of a teapot and stand, teacups and saucers, a sugar bowl, a milk
jug and a basin (for discarded tea and tea-leaves). Tea was still expensive and kept in locked "tea-
caddies". Skilled craftsmen fashioned "caddies" of carved, inlaid woods fitted with crystal and precious
metals. To ensure the servants weren't tempted by this priceless commodity, the "Caddy" was kept
locked and only the mistress of the house held the key and prepared tea when guests came to visit. No
well-brought-up young Englishwoman could consider herself socially acceptable unless she knew how to
brew a proper cup of tea.
As the eighteenth century progressed changes in commerce and working hours resulted in the main
meal of the day being taken much later in the evening. The prospect of lasting from breakfast until
evening did not appeal to the Duchess of Bedford, who was usually credited with being the first to
alleviate late-afternoon hunger pangs by introducing a small four o'clock meal served with tea. With
time, the light, wafer-thin toast or delicate white bread gave way to exotic fillings like tomato and egg,
cucumber, chicken or potted shrimps followed by buttered scones, crumpets or elegant pastries.
The popularity of tea continued to spread but it was not until 1839 that the first shipment of Assam
Indian tea was landed in Britain. A healthy trade with India was soon established and tea clippers (like
the Cutty Sark, now a museum in a dry dock at Greenwich) were reaching the peak of their sailing days.
In 1879 the first limited shipments of Ceylon tea began to arrive and by 1880 this had been firmly
established alongside Indian and China teas, giving the broad range of teas that are available today.
There have been few changes in three centuries of tea trading. London is still the centre and indeed
Twining still has a shop on the site of the original Tom's Coffee House at 216 Strand. The name Twining
has been linked with tea for over 280 years. Indeed it was Richard Twining, in his capacity as Chairman
of the Dealers of Tea, who in 1784 persuaded Prime Minister William Pitt to reduce the high tax on tea,
making the beverage more accessible to the general public.
If you're a student in full time education or a sixth former aged sixteen or over, you can get a Student
Coach Card for only £3.90. It will save you 33% off standard fares throughout Britain on National Express
and Scottish Citylink services. You even get this discount on Midweek Returns. It also entitles you to 10%
off some continental services and to discounts on some Oxford Citylink and Invictaway services. A
Student Coach Card lasts for a full twelve months with no restrictions. You can get your Student Coach
Card at Student Travel Offices, many National Express and Scottish Citylink agents by post simply by
completing the attached coupon.
Alarm calls to wake you up in the morning, should be booked before 10:30 pm the previous evening.
Transferred charge calls are those where the people you want to speak to agree to pay for your call to
them. Transferred charge calls can also be made to many countries abroad. Personal calls are those
where you tell the operator the name of the person you wish to speak to. You are not connected if that
person cannot be found, though a message can be left for him or her to ring the operator later. This
service is normally available for international calls as well.
For emergency calls, if you want the police, fire or ambulance services in an emergency, dial 999. Tell
the operator the service you want, give your exchange and number or all figure number as appropriate.
Wait until the emergency authority answers. Then give them the full address where help is needed and
other necessary information. 999 calls are free.
Good morning. I'm James Austin, an animal researcher. Today I'd like to tall about the bats. Many
people are terrified of the black creatures that hang upside down and fly in the dark. Lately bats have
become more popular. The reason is that the last few summers have been unusually warm with more
mosquitoes than usual. Bats eat mosquitoes, sometimes up to 600 in an hour. Bats are an
environmentally friendly way to get rid of mosquitoes. So some people who didn't like bats now actually
want them to come back.
In preparation for more hot summers, people are building bat houses in their basements or garages.
The problem is that most people don't know what bats really like. I guess that about 40 percent of the
bat houses will remain empty. Bats like hot places so bat houses should be of a dark color to hold the
heat inside. They should be 12 to 15 feel off the ground, but not in a tree where they will cool off too
quickly when the sun sets. People like the idea of getting rid of mosquitoes without using harmful
chemicals.
(Patricia bought a videocassette recorder two weeks ago and she has some problem with it now. She is
phoning the shop.)
Salesman: Hello, can I help you?
Patricia: Yeah, I hope so. I've got a problem with a Sony videocassette recorder that I bought from your
shop.
Salesman: A VCR?
Patricia: Yeah.
Salesman: Programmable, isn't it?
Patricia: Beg your pardon?
Salesman: Programmable.
Patricia: What do you mean by... programmable"?
Salesman: You can programme the VCR to record TV shows while you're away.
Patricia: Yes, that's what it is-what it ought to do. Yes, but I' m afraid it's not doing that. It won't record
when I set the timer.
Salesman: How long have you had it?
Patricia: Only two weeks. I think it's got a one-year guarantee, hasn't it?
Salesman: Yes, I believe it does.
Patricia: Yeah, the problem is that I can't find the guarantee certificate.
Salesman: You've got your receipt?
Patricia: Yes, I've got the sales receipt. Yes, now.
Salesman: Yes.
Patricia: Uh, can I bring it in to you?
Salesman: Yes, I'd suggest you bring it back.
Patricia: Yeah.
Salesman: l' II take your name, just let me get a piece of paper, right, your name is…?
Patricia: OK. My name is Patricia Hedge.
Salesman: Yes, Miss Hedge, and the address?
Patricia: It's 27 Greenford Avenue.
Salesman: Greenford Avenue, I know where that is.
Patricia: OK.
Salesman: Well, if you bring it in, with your receipt.
Patricia: Yeah, I will.
Salesman: I'll now talk to my manager about it and...
Patricia: Yeah.
Salesman: Um, you've had it two weeks?
Patricia: Yes, two weeks.
Salesman: Two weeks. All right.
Patricia: All right. Thank you very much for your help.
Salesman: I'II put it down in a book, so that if I' m not here, somebody will know about it. All right?
Patricia: OK. Thanks a lot.
Salesman: Oh, sorry. How much did you say you pay for it?
Patricia: 100 pounds.
Salesman: I see. All right. I've got the particulars. Thank you then.
Patricia: OK. Thank you. Bye.
(Mr. Smith wants to open a bank account. He comes to a Barclays Bank and talks to one of the staff
there.)
Clerk: Good afternoon. What can I do for you, Sir?
Smith: Good afternoon. I have just come to London for a visit. I need to open an account, but I don't
know what type of account I could open.
Clerk: All right. How long will you stay in London?
Smith: A couple of months, then I will go back to my country.
Clerk: And how much money would you like to put in the bank?
Smith: About two thousand pounds.
Clerk: Well, you could open a Higher Rate Deposit Account. It requires five hundred pounds to open the
account.
Smith: What is the advantage of this account?
Clerk: As the name implies, the main feature of this option is that interest is nine per cent on net and
eleven point five on gross. If you are a non-resident, you could get interest on gross. And another bonus
point to note is that interest is calculated daily and paid quarterly. In other words, the interest earned
over a quarter, you are getting interest on your interest.
Smith: Oh, I understand. How can I withdraw money? Do I get a cheque book?
Clerk: I'm afraid the only access to it is to come to your branch.
Smith: I see. What happens to the account if the balance goes below five hundred pounds?
Clerk: The rate of interest will be reduced and goes down to five point five-two per cent. You can go
below five hundred pounds, but you can't overdraw on this account.
Smith: What should I do if I want to close the account?
Clerk: One day's notice is needed. You should go to your branch and give notice that you would like to
close the account, then, come in the following day, take your money out. That's it.
Smith: Thank you very much for your help. Now I would like to open a Higher Rate Deposit Account.
Clerk: That's lovely. Please fill in this form.
I'd like to welcome you all here today and to say how pleased we are with the interest you have shown
in our PCGE training course at Sussex. We hope this morning to provide you with a brief introduction to
the course, and take you around the department to meet some of the present trainees. Please don't
hesitate to raise with me any questions that may come up.
Firstly, let me say something about our approach to teacher training. There is a variety of opinions
about the proper balance that should exist within initial teacher education between working in schools
and the study of the disciplines of education. Our strong conviction that beginning teachers need to
confront and reflect on ideas about the aims and methods of education show the weight we give to the
latter. But we believe even more strongly that the craft of teaching is best learnt in school, working with
practising teachers. This is why teachers in school are our partners in providing the course, and why
there is a major stress on the school experience. Finally, we believe that learning should be an enjoyable
activity, conducted in cooperation rather than competition with others, and we hope that the university
and school settings and the structure of the course enable it to be so. In the university, most of the
teaching takes place in small group seminars and workshops, and the Sussex interdisciplinary ideal is
maintained by many tutors who are engaged in teaching and research in Arts, Social Studies of Science,
as well as in Education.
Most applicants are interviewed before places are offered. This not only helps us with the selection
process, but gives you the opportunity to decide whether our course is for you. You'll generally know a
couple of weeks after the interviews whether your application has been successful or not. Well, if there
are no questions, let me hand over to Mrs. Jean Brodie, who'll tell you a bit about the actual course
content.
Ladies and gentlemen, if I could have your attention for a moment, please. We're arriving at Cambridge
now, and there are a few important things I need to say.
First of all, please remove all valuables from the coach, because we can't guarantee their safety.
That's all cameras, bags of value, etc. Thank you. Now, it would be a good idea to make a note of the
number on the front of the coach, so that you can recognize it in the coach park.
Turning to the tour, I'd like to ask you all to stay with your own group. Please don't wander off as the
town is quite huge and you can get lost easily, so please keep with your group. Thank you.
Regarding photographs- these can only be taken at certain points in the town, so please obey your
guide's instructions. That's photographs- please watch the restrictions.
Finally, ladies and gentlemen, the coach will leave the coach park at 18:15 - that's 6:15 - so please be
on time. Have an enjoyable tour. Thank you.
Debby: Hello, do you mind if I sit here?

Man: No, please do.
Debby: This is horrifying, isn't it? Have you read the news about the gales? It says that gales reaching
90mph swept Britain last night and two more days of wind and rain are forecast.
Man: Oh, no.
Debby: It says that in the early evening, gusts had been recorded of 94 mph in Aberporth, Southwest
Wales, 82 mph in the Cairngorms in Scotland and 78 mph in Camborne, Cornwall.
Man: Oh, yes. The Clarence Esplanade at Southsea, Hampshire was closed due to fears that walkers
might be swept away over seawalls.
Debby: Police in London had warned people not to travel unless their journey was essential
Man: Oh, look at the report for Wales. It was very serious. The roofs were blown off houses and trees
were blown down. Engineers battled to restore electricity supplies to 3000 customers in Anglesery after
a 33000 volt cable was damaged.
Debby: Yes. Oh, it says 1000 homes in Gwynedd also lost their electricity supply. These were the worst
gales of this year.
Man: Yes, I think so. It's really unusual weather this year and...
Richard: Hi. Linda, did you have a nice holiday?

Linda: Yes. I went to visit my aunt Cathy in Chase Village for a week.
Richard: Oh, you went to Chase Village? I know the place. My sister lives there. How is the traffic there?
Linda: Not too bad. Why do you ask about the traffic?
Richard: You know, I went to the village 3 years ago. There was a lot of traffic in Chase Village. People
drove too fast. I had a very serious accident on Newland Street. I was afraid to drive there, so I always
try to avoid that road when I visit my sister.
Linda: Things are changing now. You know, people put on their brakes and slow down on Newland
Street because they can see a police car there with a police officer in it.
Richard: Oh, it's good to have a policeman there because there were many accidents that happened on
that road. But the police officer wouldn't be there all the time so some people wouldn't be too careful
about the police. Sometimes they just look a risk.
Linda: You know, the police officer has been working on that road 24 hours a day seven days a week for
about two and a half years now.
Richard: Oh, how can a policeman do this without any break?
Linda: No break at all.
Richard: How much does he get paid for the overt time work?
Linda: In fact he doesn't get any pay at all.
Richard: What is his name? He must be a volunteer there but I can't believe it.
Linda: His name is Officer Springirth. The police department put him to work there.
Richard: What do you mean? Why did the police department put him there?
Linda: In fact, he isn't a real man. He is a mannequin. Before he was put there people broke into 16 cars
in two months in the village. When the police department put Officer Springirth on that road there were
no more break-ins in that area.
Richard: I'm glad to hear it. I think the police department should put more mannequins on other roads
which often cause accidents.
Linda: It's a good idea. You know, the crime rate in Chase Village is very low compared to the
neighboring village.
Richard: So the most important effect Officer Springirth has is reducing the crime rate.
Linda: Exactly.
Richard: I will go to visit my sister next month so I will try that road again.
Linda: Yes, please do. You will see the changes.
When you first arrived in Britain you will be given the name and telephone extension number of the
officer who will be administering your programme. It will be helpful if you make a note in your diary of
this information and also if you make an appointment in advance by telephone whenever you want to
see your programme officer.
If your base is to be outside London, you will be given instructions about reaching your destination.
Please follow these carefully and, again, keep a note of them in your diary.
You should never carry large sums of cash, of whatever currency, on your person. If you bring money
to Britain you should deposit it in a bank at the earliest opportunity or have it converted into traveler's
cheques and put any other valuables in a safe place. Be on the look-out for pickpockets, especially in
crowded streets and at underground stations. Carry valuables in an inside pocket or a firmly closed
handbag. Never leave a jacket, bag or case lying about unattended in public places such as shops,
restaurants, buses or trains.
Hotels and hostels usually display a notice disclaiming responsibility for the loss of money and
valuables that are left in rooms. It is in your interest to leave valuables and large amounts of currency
with the hotel or hostel management and obtain a receipt for deposited items.
As in many other countries, there are various systems of shopping and for your own peace of mind,
you should be quite sure you understand the system of payment when making your purchases. The
following notes may be helpful:
If the shop provides baskets or trolleys, put your purchases in them, never in your own pockets or
shopping bag. They will be taken out of the basket by the cashier at the pay point and once you have
paid for them, they can go into your own shopping bag. It is always wise to use the shopping basket
even if you are buying only a few items. Baskets and trolleys are likely to be found in the larger food
shops. This system is less likely to apply if you are buying clothing and in this case you may have to take
your purchases or to ask a shop assistant, but you should still never put anything into your own pockets
or bag until it has been paid for.
Always try to obtain a receipt for your purchases. Some shops do not provide these as a matter of
course, but it does no harm to insist.
Sally: In recent years, more and more foreign students have been coming to the UK to study, but when
they first arrive many students are unsure of the formalities they have to follow and even where to go
for help. So we have Allan McLean from the British Council here today to offer some advice. Allan, first
of all, where do overseas students get help when they have problems at college?
Allan: Well, the Welfare Office of the Student Union can provide students with information and advice
on all aspects of college life and living in the UK. The college will also have a counsellor for overseas
students who will specifically look after the interest of foreign students. They can also put you in touch
with overseas students' societies and organizations which are often run by overseas students. So, as you
can see, there's quite an extensive support service for the students, and new arrivals shouldn't feel they
have to tackle problems alone.
Sally: Indeed. So what formalities should students coming from abroad complete upon first arriving?
Allan: One important thing is to register with the police. The stamp which will have been put in the
student's passport by the immigration officer indicates whether or not they are required to register with
the police. If you are from the European Community or the Commonwealth, or if you intend to stay in
the United Kingdom for less than six months, you should not have to register with the police.
Sally: So not all overseas students have to register with the police, but if you are not from an EEC or
Commonwealth country, presumably you must register.
Allan: That's right. If you are required to register with the police you must do so within seven days of
arrival in Britain. You might also inform the police every time you change your address while you are in
the United Kingdom.
Sally: And what do you have to bring for registration?
Allan: You will need to take your passport, of course, and two passport-sized photographs of yourself. If
you are living in London you should go to 10 Lambs Conduit Street, London WC1. It opens 9 am to
4:45pm Monday to Friday. In other parts of the country you should go to the nearest police station for
advice on where to register. There is a charge of twenty five pounds for registration.
Sally: I see. So, your passport, two passport-sized photos and twenty five pounds.
Allan: Uhuh. Another important thing is that holders of student visas aren't usually entitled to claim
state benefit or to work. Attempting to do so may affect your right to stay in the UK. You might he
prosecuted and fined about five hundred pounds. It will say on your visa whether you are entitled to get
a job in the UK or not.
Sally: So that's something non-resident students should be aware of. Working in Britain without
permission is a criminal offence. But if they are entitled to get a job in the UK, how do they go about
finding one?
Allan: If you are allowed to work, you will need to get forms OW1 and OW5. These can be picked up at
any job centre, where work permits for overseas students can now be issued. The OW1 form is filled out
by your prospective employer and returned to the job centre along with your passport and a letter from
your college indicating that the employment will not interfere with your studies. If you are looking for
work experience or practical learning you must get forms OW21 and 0W22 from the Work Experience
section of the Department of Employment. You will be asked for proof of the purpose and intended
length of stay here and that you are going to return to your native country.
Sally: Well, I hope that will answer a few questions for overseas students. Thank you very much for
coming in, Allan.
... Now, I'd like to tell you a little bit about the Student Union in this college. All fulltime students
automatically belong to the Student Union and have voting and membership rights, which means you
can vote in Union meetings and in election for the student officers. Part-time students also have access
to what the Union has to offer. Further details of this are available from the Student Union offices.
The Union is affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS), which represents students on a
nationwide level. Through the Student Union and its parent body students can take advantage of
reduced price travel facilities, Endsleigh insurance, the main student insurance company, and a wide
range of reductions on consumer goods through the Student Discount Card.
The Social Committee or the Student Union organizes dances and other entertainments. Including the
Folk Club, Womb Cinema and the Third Eye, which caters for a more developed taste in music, theatre,
art and poetry.
The Student Union also finances over twenty clubs and societies for a wide range of interests. You can
get details or these from the Student Union offices.
(Janet has just come down to London for the day. In September, she will be studying at university and
she needs to find somewhere to live. Janet goes to an accommodation agency which she knows is
offering free advice.)
Man: Hello, can I help you?
Janet: Yes, I'm soon to be studying here in London and I need to find somewhere to live.
Man: OK, have a seat and I will look through some places with you. What type of accommodation are
you looking for?
Janet: Well, obviously, I need somewhere quite cheap, but I don't really know much about the kind of
places which are available. Perhaps you can tell me about some.
Man: Right, I'll start with self-contained flats. Now, these are the most expensive option out of the list I
have here. You will usually have to sign a tenancy agreement of some sort and pay a deposit and one
month's advance rent. Although the flats are expensive, you'll find you have your freedom to do what
you want.
Janet: Are there any other kinds of places?
Man: Well, let's see. If you still want your freedom you could try bedsitters. With this, you would have to
share the kitchen and bathroom.
Janet: Aren't there any places where I could get meals?
Man: There are lodgings. Here you will receive breakfast and sometimes half board, that is, breakfast
and evening meal. You would usually pay your rent weekly to a landlord who lives on the premises.
Lodgings are usually more expensive than bedsitters as you receive a meal. There are also hostels, which
are very similar in price to lodgings.
Janet: Would I have my own kitchen facilities then?
Man: No, you usually have to share. You could try looking through the local paper for a flat or house
share, or why don't you try the accommodation office in your university?
Janet: I didn't know there was one.
Man: Yes, and they might get you a room in the halls of residence with other students. You share a
kitchen and washing facilities with the other students. Also they may be able to offer you a list of other
cheap accommodation in the area. That is your best option.
Janet: Thank you for your help.
Just one hour north of London lies the university city of Cambridge, which, for seven hundred years, has
been one of the world's most important centres of learning. The academic vitality of the city and its
sheer physical beauty combine to produce the perfect atmosphere in which to study. Like the other
students here, you will enjoy privileges which are unique to the Cambridge way of life.
During your free time, you might like to wander along the "Backs" - the lawns which slope gently
down to the River Cam - or try your hand at "punting" on the river itself. Equally relaxing is a cycle ride
through the town centre: here you can practice your English in the charming old market place, meet
other students in a traditional English pub or pay a visit to one of the city's world-renowned museums.
Afterwards, if you are still feeling energetic, there are facilities for every kind of sport.
Although London is only a short journey away, Cambridge will tempt you with entertainments of its
own. You can watch Britain's finest a actors and musicians in performance, see the latest films, or dine
in one of Cambridge's excellent restaurants. In addition, the university social functions provide the
perfect chance to make new friends and improve your English at the same time.
If you ask people which animals they hate or fear the most, chances are you will hear the following:
skunks, bats, snakes and rats. But some of these animals are gaining new respect.
Most people fear the skunks because of their awful smell, for example. But recently people have
begun to rethink their ideas about skunks. "Skunks" are very useful animals", says animal researcher
Cherry Briggs, "They catch rats and mice and beetles. They are great for pest control".
Skunks are very fair. They always warn you before they spray. They raise their tails and stamp their
front feet. It's also good to know that you can spot a skunk before it sees you. We recognize the skunk
by its white stripe. But skunks are very nearsighted and can't see more than three feet ahead. So if you
pay attention to the skunk's warning signs and move away, you probably won't get sprayed.
Most People would not be too pleased if It skunk moved in under their house and here is some advice
on how to get rid of the creatures. First of all, skunks hate rap music, so if you play loud rap music,
skunks generally will move away from your house after a few hours. Also, they love cheese, especially
cheddar, so you can just put some cheese a few feet away from your house. When the skunk leaves to
get the cheese, block the holes so it can't get back in. But mostly, skunks just want to be left alone to do
their work, which is pest control. Some people who got rid of skunks now actually want them back.
Jack: The lecture was interesting. I really enjoyed it.

Gladys: Yes, indeed I agree, but I wonder, are you new here?
Jack: Actually yes. I'm a new student. I enrolled in the M. A. teaching programme last week.
Gladys: Oh, really, Well. I don't want to boast but I was in this programme only two years ago after my
degree, I joined the staff of London University.
Jack: I see. Well, then you couldn't tell me something about this programme, could you?
Gladys: I'd be only too glad to. What do you want to know?
Jack: Well, what kind of assessment is there for this particular programme? It's just that I haven't taken
an exam for quite a long time, so I'm nervous about the course.
Gladys: Oh, take it easy. There's no need to worry at all. I was nervous too when I first came here until I
found that the course assessment emphasizes essays and seminar papers. This helped me to gain
confidence in my academic work before the final examinations,
Jack: How many papers are required before the final?
Gladys: Five essays and about six short papers, something like that.
Jack: I see. That doesn't seem too bad. Did you enjoy the course?
Gladys: Yes, very much. I greatly appreciate the year that I studied here. At first I thought the course
would be very theoretical, but in fact it was very practical and relevant to the actual teaching. It proved
to be of a great assistance to me in my education career.
Jack: What about the teachers here?
Gladys: Oh, they're very helpful. Throughout my time as a student the academic staff here were always
approachable, encouraging and supportive.
Jack: Well, that makes me feel much better.
Gladys: I'm sure you'll like studying here. You know, all my time spent in this university was a very happy
one. I made many good friends and thoroughly enjoyed the student life on campus. The lecturer today is
one of my good friends here.
Jack: Oh, is she? Well, sorry but I have got to leave now. I enjoyed talking with you. Thanks for your
help.
Gladys: It's been nice talking with you too. Good luck.
In Western countries, many people have fatty deposits on the inside wall of their arteries. These
deposits build up over a number of years, narrowing the arteries. Sometimes the deposits can stimulate
the formation of blood clots. If a clot breaks free, it can enter the circulation and sooner or later it will
become trapped and block off a blood vessel, possibly causing a heart attack or a stroke.
When researchers looked at the fatty deposits they found they contained huge amount of a
substance called cholesterol. Everyone has cholesterol in their blood although often the amounts
detected in heart disease victims are much greater. So what is the link between what you eat and the
cholesterol in your blood? The answer seems to be that the amount and type of fat in your diet are
crucial in determining the cholesterol level in your blood.
Food contains two main types of fats. They are called saturated and unsaturated fats. Saturated fats
are the baddies, raising blood cholesterol level, while unsaturated fats, called polyunsaturated will help
to lower it.
Polyunsaturated fats also contain lots of essential fatty acids like linoleic acid. As their name suggests ,
essential fatty acids are vital for health and cannot be made by the body. We should try to reduce the
amount of saturated fats we eat and partially replace it with polyunsaturated fats. Polyunsaturated fats
are naturally found in some nuts and seeds like sunflower seeds, and in oily fish like mackerel.
Margarine and oils which contain a high proportion of polyunsaturated fats are clearly labeled as such.
Products which are high in polyunsaturated are also low in saturated fats.
Today many people who live in large metropolitan areas such as Paris and New York City leave the city in
the summer. They go to the mountains or to the seashore to escape the city noise and heat. Over 2,000
years ago, many rich Romans did the same thing. They left the city of Rome in the summer. Many of
these wealthy Romans spent their summers in the city of Pompeii. Pompeii was a beautiful city. It was
located on the ocean, on the Bay of Naples.
In the year 79 A.D., a young Roman boy who later became a very famous Roman historian was visiting
hits uncle in Pompeii. The boy's name was Pliny the Younger. One day Pliny was looking up at the sky
when he saw a frightening sight. It was a very large dark cloud. This black cloud rose high into the sky.
Rock and ash flew through the air. What Pliny saw was the eruption- the explosion of the volcano
Vesuvius. The city of Pompeii was at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius.
When the volcano first erupted, many people were able to flee the city and to escape death. In fact,
18,000 people escaped the terrible disaster. Unfortunately, there was not enough time for everyone to
escape. More than 2,000 people died. These unlucky people were buried alive under the volcanic ash.
The eruption lasted for about 3 days. When the eruption was over, Pompeii was buried under 20 feet of
volcanic rock and ash. The city of Pompeii was buried and forgotten for 1,700 years.
In the year 1748, an Italian farmer was digging on his farm. As he was digging, he uncovered a part of
a wall of the ancient city of Pompeii. Soon, archaeologists began to excavate - to dig- in the area. As time
went by, much of the ancient city of Pompeii was uncovered. Today tourists come from all over the
world to see the ruins of the famous city or Pompeii.
(Terry who is from Australia, is talking to his friend, Mary, who came to study history at Leeds University
two years ago. He's asking her about accommodation.)
Terry: ... so, do you have to pay the rent weekly or monthly?
Mary: Well, usually monthly, but sometimes weekly. If it's weekly, then you have to pay it in advance on
a fixed day of the week; then if you want to leave you have to tell your landlady or landlord one week in
advance on the day of the week on which you pay your rent.
Terry: Oh, right, so that's one week's notice. What about monthly payment?
Mary: Er ... if you pay your rent monthly you usually have to give one month's notice. But if you have
furnished accommodation or you don't get any meals, then legally you have to give one month, even if
you're paying weekly. So it is really important to have a definite arrangement with your landlady at the
beginning of your tenancy so you know the exact amount of notice you have to give. The same applies
to the landlady if she wants you to leave. She has to give you either a week or a month's notice,
whatever she decides. You usually have to pay a deposit too. If you do, you should make sure that you
know exactly what it is for.
Terry: So I have to pay a deposit whenever I move to a new place then.
Mary: Yeah, most landladies ask for a deposit against damage, or in lieu of notice.
Terry: What do you mean?
Mary: You know, if you have to leave without giving the required amount of warning, or sometimes the
deposit's on the key which is returnable when you give it back when you come to leave.
Terry: That sounds fair enough.
Mary: You should really get a receipt for any deposit you pay, because it'll probably say what it's for. Oh,
and you should also make sure that you have a rent book or some sort of receipt for your rent. If your
landlady doesn't give you one, get one yourself and make sure that she signs it when you pay.
Terry: Why's that?
Mary: Well, you know, some students have had some trouble with paying their rent. Sometimes the
landlady may say that you didn't pay or something so it is good to have a rent book to have proof.
Terry: OK, so that's pretty important.
Mary: Yes, and quite often there are "house regulations" written in the back of the rent book or
sometimes displayed somewhere in the house. They may well be a part of your contract of tenancy, so
make sure you check them.
Terry: What happens if I want to share a room with a friend? Will that be allowed?
Mary: Well, if you have a single room, it should only be used by one person. If you want to share, you
have to ask your landlady's permission, so it really depends on her.
Terry: I have to sign any contract or agreement with the landlady?
Mary: Yeah, sometimes, especially if you're living in self-contained accommodation. Make sure you read
it really carefully, as it will be legally binding and you'll have to pay rent for as long as the agreement
says. You can get legal advice if you're not sure about anything. Oh, and get a copy of it too.
Terry: Ok. Thanks for your help. It'll be really useful, I'm sure.
Terry: I hear you live in lodgings - how do you get on with your landlady?
Mary: Oh, really well actually.
Terry: Yeah, I'm thinking of taking lodgings. Have you got any tips of living with a landlady or landlord?
Mary: Well, basically I just try to fit in with the customs of household, so right at the beginning you
should find out when meals are served and be punctual for them. British people seem to get quite
annoyed if you are late for the dinner table.
Terry: What about having friends round?
Mary: Yeah, it's a good idea to ask your landlady when the most convenient times are and also for things
like having a bath, or receiving telephone calls. If you know you're going to be late for a meal or late
home at night I you should let her know so she can save your dinner or give you a key.
Terry: Do I have to do any housework?
Mary: No. no, you don't have to at all, but I'm sure your landlady would be really glad if you kept your
part of the house clean and tidy, and made your own bed, things like that. Of course, if you live in your
own flats, you'll have to do the housework yourself.
Terry: What about gas or electricity? Is that included in the rent?
Mary: Sometimes, but usually it's an extra charge in lodgings. There'll be a meter which you have to put
coins into.
Terry: Oh, I've never seen one before. How do you like it?
Mary: Well, they vary quite a bit. You'll have to ask about how exactly it works. You may have to use
some extra blankets. Not all places have central heating and bedrooms can get pretty cold in the winter.
Terry: Oh no, I can't stand the cold.
Mary: Oh, it's not too bad. If it's really cold, you can buy a hot water bottle to warm the bed up before
you get in. It would be very expensive to heat your bedroom throughout the night.
Terry: Good idea. I' II get myself a hot water bottle for winter.
Mary: Yeah, gas and electric heaters shouldn't really be left on all night anyway unless you have good
ventilation. If there is a gas fire in your room, you should be really careful about turning the gas tap off
before you go to bed.
Terry: Oh yes, I always check the gas before I go to bed or go out.
Mary: You mustn't blowout the flame on the gas fire, or turn on the gas without lighting it immediately.
Terry: Yeah, you have to be really careful with gas.
Mary: Also, the voltage in the UK is 240 volts, so you should make sure that if you use any electrical
appliances, it's the right voltage. I used my hairdryer without checking when I first arrived and fused all
the lights.
Terry: I'll check all my stuff before I leave then. Thanks for the advice.
In large cities, for instance, London, and crowded places such as airports and stations, there is the risk of
theft. We do not want you to suffer the distress of losing important documents and valuables as soon as
you step onto British soil, so here are some important do's and don'ts:
Don't carry more cash than you need for daily expenses. If you stay at a hotel, do ask the manager to
keep large sums of cash, documents and valuables in the hotel safe and give you a receipt for them. This
is a free service. If cash is stolen, it is very unlikely to be recovered. Do keep separately a note of the
serial numbers on your traveler's cheques, so if they are lost you can inform your bank. Do take
particular care of bank and credit cards.
Do carry wallets and purses in an inside pocket of a handbag. Don't ever leave a bag unattended and
make sure it is securely fastened when you are carrying it. Do carry jewelry and valuable such as
cameras, radios, and typewriters on you or with you and keep a note of any serial numbers.
Do take special care of your passport, travel tickets and other important documents; documents are
at risk particularly at airports and stations where it is obvious that most people will be carrying them. Do
make a note and keep it in a sole place of the number of your passport, and its date and place of issue.
This makes replacement easier if you are unlucky enough to lose it.
If you don't want to carry heavy luggage around with you, you can leave it in a luggage office at most
large station and pick it up later. Keep the receipt so that you can reclaim your luggage. Check the
opening hours, or you may find your luggage locked away when you need it again.
If you lose any of your luggage in transit, take this up immediately with the officials of the airline or
shopping line, but don't worry too much: ninety-eight percent is found within three days. If you lose
anything, go first to the Lost Property Office at the airport or station, as it may have been found and
handed in. If you lose your luggage in the street, or suspect it has been stolen rather than gone astray,
find the nearest policeman who will advise you what to do.
Good afternoon and welcome to the session on Britain. This afternoon I would like to provide some
useful information to you about traveling to Britain. Britain has over 700 tourist information centers.
You will find them at major ports, airports, stations, historic landmarks, and towns and holiday centers.
So just look out for this sign that says tourist information. The staff would be able to answer your
holiday queries as well as provide essential maps, guides and brochures. Tourist information centers at
major ports, and airports in London and addresses of British authority European offices are all listed on
the tourist information centers.
Now let's talk about the telephone in Britain, you know, Britain is well-supplied with public telephones.
Street kiosks take ten-pence coins. In city centers, main land railway stations, airports and central
London underground stations, payphones and card phones are in operation. For the latter, small plastic
phone cards are used and these come in 10, 20, 40, 100 and 200 units, and can be bought at post
offices, news kiosks, station bars and shops where the green and white card phone sign is displayed.
When using the different public telephone systems, make sure you read the dialing instructions
carefully.
Now, let's see the banks in Britain. There are 24-hour banks at London's two main airports. One is
Heathrow, and the other is Gatwick. Otherwise, banks are normally open from 9:30 to 15:30 hours
Monday to Friday. Barclay's bank and National West Minster Bank are for the Saturday morning services
in some of the branches. National Jordan banks has 42 bureau de change located in post offices
throughout the country in main tourist areas. Opening hours are 9 o'clock to 17:30, weekdays, 9 o'clock
to 12:30 Saturday mornings. One exception to this, is to Trafalgar office. Its opening hours are 8 o'clock
to 20 o'clock, weekdays and Saturdays and 10 o'clock to 17 o'clock on Sundays. The bureau de change
services are available to overseas visitors. Visitors can change their money there. You can also change
money at bureau de change, large hotels, department stores and travel agents. Be sure to check in
advance their rate of exchange and the commission charge as these vary considerably. Wherever
possible, you are advised to use a bank or bureau de change which conforms to BTA Code of Conduct. In
most cases this is indicated by display of the code.
Now it is time to shopping which may interest you more. In general, shops open at 9 o'clock in the
morning and close at 5:30 in the afternoon. In country towns and quieter suburbs, smaller shops close
for an hour at lunch time and once a week there tends to be an early closing day when no shops open in
the afternoon. Many cities have a nightlong once a week when shops stay open approximately until one
o'clock in the evening.
You should ensure that anything you bring into the country, such as traveling irons, heated rollers,
hairdryers and electric shavers, can he used on the standard British voltage which is 240V AC, 50HZ.
Many hotels will, on request, be able to supply adapters for electric shavers.
When you travel you may want to send postcards home. Stamps can be bought at post offices
throughout Britain. They are open from 9:00 am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, and 9:00 until 12:30pm
on Saturday. Stamps can also be bought at Postal Centre stamp dispensers at large stores and major
tourist attractions. For posting letters, you don't have to go far before finding a red-painted letterbox.
Alternatively, use the letterboxes at post offices.
You may ask how much to tip in hotels and how much is for a taxi.
There are no fixed rules or tariffs about this, and the following is intended only as a guide to
customary practice. Most hotel bills include a service charge, usually 10-12 percent, but in some larger
hotels, 15 percent. Where a service charge is not included, it is customary to divide 10-15 percent of the
bill among the staff who have given good service. In restaurant, if a service charge is not included in the
bill, then 10-15 percent is usually left for the waiter.
For porters we usually give 30p to 50p per suitcase. For taxis 10 to 15 percent of the fare.
Hairdressers, 2 pounds according to how much work they have done, plus 50p to the assistant who
washed your hair.
If you drive in Britain, you should remember to drive on the left and overtake on the right. The
wearing of seat belts is compulsory for the driver and front-seat passengers. Now let's talk about the full
details of Britain's road regulations. A copy of the Highway Code can be obtained from offices of the
Automobile Association (AA) or Royal Automobile Club (RAC) at most ports of entry. These two motoring
organizations can also provide plenty of helpful information to all motorists. Contact AA - telephone is
01-8547373, 24-hour service. RAC telephone is 0304 204256, 24-hour service.
For something more serious, telephone operators will give you the telephone number and address of
a local doctor's surgery. Alternatively, you can go to the casualty department of any general hospital or,
in the case of severe emergency, dial 999. 999 is free. Remember, unless you belong to a European
Community country, or one with which the UK has reciprocal health arrangements, you will be charged
for the full cost of medical treatment in Britain, except in the case of accidents or emergencies requiring
out-patients treatment only. It would therefore be wise to take out full medical insurance before leaving
home.
Chris: Hi there, Alison. How are you getting on with your tutorial paper?
Alison: Oh, I haven't finished yet. Chris, could you tell me how Parliament makes new laws? This may
help for my tutorial next week.
Chris: OK, I'd be glad to help. You know, new laws can start in either the House of Lords or the Home of
Commons. They are usually proposed by the Government although they may be proposed by ordinary
members. A law which is being proposed is called a "bill" until it is passed; then it becomes an "act" of
Parliament.
Alison: I see. What is the procedure that a "bill" has to go through?
Chris: The bill first of all goes through its First Reading as we call it. This just means that the title of the
bill is announced and a time is set for it to be discussed.
Alison: Yes, and then what is the next stage?
Chris: And the bill will go through the Second Reading which is really the Debate stage. The bill may be
rejected at this stage. If it is an important bill this may cause the Government to resign. On the other
hand, it may be passed or there may be no vote.
Alison: If the bill is passed, what will happen?
Chris: If the bill is passed, it goes on to the Committee stage where a small group of members meet and
discuss it in detail.
Alison: Do all the members have to attend the meeting?
Chris: It depends. For certain important bills the whole House can turn itself into a committee which
means that the detailed discussion is carried on by all the members. When the committee has finished
its work it reports the bill with all the changes that have been made to the House. The bill is discussed
again at this stage and more changes can he made. This is called the Report stage.
Alison: And then the bill becomes an "act" of Parliament?
Chris: No, the report stage is not the last stage. The bill is taken for its Third Reading which is a debate,
just like the Second Reading. A vote is taken and the bill is either passed or rejected. If it is passed, it
goes to the other House, not the one it was started in. So if the bill started in the House of Commons, it
would go at this point to the House of Lords.
Alison: I see. The bill has to pass by both Houses no matter which House proposed the bill.
Chris: Yes. When both Houses have passed the bill, it goes to the Queen for the Royal Assent. A bill may
not become law until the Royal Assent has been given, but this does not mean that the Queen decides
on what will become law and what will not. It is understood that the Queen will always accept bills
which both Houses have passed. When the Queen gives her assent, the bill becomes an act, and
everyone that it affects must obey the new law.
Alison: I see. Thank you for all that information.
The English policeman has several nicknames but the most frequently used are "copper" and "bobby".
The first name comes from the verb "cop" which is also slang, meaning "to take" or to capture", and the
second comes from the first name of Sir Robert Peel, the nineteenth-century, who was the founder of
the police force as we know it today. An early nickname for the policeman was "peeler", but this one has
died out.
Whatever we may call them, the general opinion of the police seems to be a favourable one: except,
of course, among the criminal part of the community where the police are given more derogatory
nicknames which originated in America, such as "fuzz" or "pig". Visitors to England seem nearly always
to be very impressed by the English police. It has, in fact, become a standing joke that the visitor to
Britain, when asked for his views of the country, will always say, at some point or other, "I think your
policemen are wonderful."
Well, the British bobby may not always be wonderful but he is usually a very friendly and helpful sort
of character. A music hall song of some years ago was called, "If You Want to Know the Time Ask a
Policeman." Nowadays, most people own watches but they still seem to find plenty of other questions
to ask the policemen. In London, the policemen spend so much of their time directing visitors about the
city that one wonders how they ever find time to do anything else.
Two things are immediately noticeable to the stranger when he sees an English policeman for the first
time. The first is that he does not carry a piston and the second is that he wears a very distinctive type of
headgear, the policeman's helmet. His helmet together with his height enables an English policeman to
be seen from a considerable distance, a fact that is not without its usefulness. From time to time it is
suggested that the policeman should be given a pistol and that his helmet should be taken from him, but
both these suggestions are resisted by the majority of the public and the police themselves. However,
the police have not resisted all changes: radios, police-cars and even helicopters give them greater
mobility now.
The policeman's lot is not an enviable one, even in a country which prides itself on being reasonably
law-abiding. But, on the whole, the English policeman fulfils his often thankless task with courtest and
good humour, and with an understanding of the fundamental fact that the police are the country's
servants and not its masters.
Good afternoon everyone. Thanks for turning up today to this short talk I'm going to give on student
banking. Many of you are unfamiliar with the way banks work in this country and today's talk should just
give you a few starting points. Well, as you probably know you'll need to open a bank account while you
are here, the safest place to keep your money is a bank; Choose one that is near where you study.
All the major banks in Britain offer special facilities for students and will be only too happy to explain
how to open an account. The most useful type of account is a current account. You can pay in money
received in any form and then draw it out when you need it by using your checkbook. Writing out checks
in their name can make payments to other people. If you want to draw out cash for yourself, make the
check payable in your own name or "To Cash".
A check crossed with two parallel lines is even safer as it must be paid into a bank account. Payment
by a crossed check has the added advantage that when the person to whom you have given the check
presents it at a bank, it will eventually come hack to your hank and provide proof of payment. Most
people now ask their bank to supply only ready-crossed checks.
Most banks don't make charges if you keep more than a certain amount of money in your account.
However, you shouldn't overdraw on your account (i.e. withdraw more money than you have in)
without the bank's permission. If you borrow money from the bank there will be an interest charge. You
will also have to pay a small charge to convert foreign currency paid into your bank into sterling.
If you have more money than you need for month-to-month expenses, it is a good idea to open a
deposit account for some of it, where it can earn interest. This interest is taxable, but if your bank knows
that you are not normally resident in Britain then you do not pay tax on it. You can't pay by check on a
deposit account and to withdraw money you should give the bank seven days notice or you'll lose seven
days' interest.
When you have established yourself as a satisfactory customer with the bank, they can issue you a
check card. This is really an identity card which guarantees that correctly written checks up to the value
of £50 will be honored by the bank. A check card can be very useful, as many shops and enterprises
particularly in London and the cities, will not accept a check unless a check guarantee card hacks it. You
can also use it with your checkbook to draw up to £50 cash from almost any bank in Britain. If you also
ask for a Eurocheque card, this can be used in the same way to draw cash from most banks in Europe.
Many banks provide dispensing machines, generally set in the wall of the bank outside, where you
can draw cash when the bank is crowded or closed. Provided you are a satisfactory customer, the bank
can issue you a cash card which allows you to draw up to £100 a day.
Good morning. My name is Marcia Smith, a counselor here at the Student Service Section of the
university and this morning I'd like to talk to you about visiting a British home. This may help you to cope
well with your study and social life in Britain.
There is a commonly quoted saying in Britain, "An Englishman's home is his castle", which sums up
the importance we give to our own bit of private territory. If you are living in a British home or are
invited to visit or stay with someone, it is important to act thoughtfully. For example, be punctual for
meals and, if you know you have to miss one, let your host know as soon as possible. Check whether it is
convenient for the others in the house when you wish to take a bath or wash and dry laundry. And
unless your host employs someone to do housework, you are expected to make your own bed and keep
your room clean and tidy yourself. If you don't have a door key, remember to make arrangements if you
intend to go out late and keep your hosts informed of your whereabouts so they don't worry. These
suggestions apply whether you are a guest or a lodger and will help the household to run smoothly.
If you're staying as the guest of a British family or even visiting for one meal, it is customary to make a
small gift of flowers, chocolates or something to drink. Don't spend too much as this could embarrass
your hosts. If you're staying for several days as a guest, it is usual to give a small present when you
leave.
Usually you will get on to first name terms with people you meet quite naturally and quickly. If you're
unsure, continue to use their family name (surname) and title until they ask you to use their full name.
Older people and those with whom you have a more formal relationship may prefer to stick to surnames
(for example, Dr. Smith or Mrs. Smith).
If you're going to eat with British people or to stay with a British family, you may want to know if
there are things that they normally do (or don't do) at the table. Rather than worry too much about
rules, you may like to watch other people and copy what they do. It also helps to understand a few
customs first. Both at home and in restaurants people normally wail until everyone has got their food
before they start eating. However, they will start before this if someone says, "Please don't wait" or...
"Don't let it get cold". When people have started they keep their cutlery (knives, forks and spoons) on
the plate when they are not using them and leave them on the plate when they've finished the course.
For each course different cutlery is used. You may also notice that people don't usually spend much time
at the table talking, drinking and smoking. In fact, after dinner at home, it's fairly common for everyone
to leave the table together and have coffee in the living room.
If you are slaying with a family or visiting informally, it's usual to offer to help with household chores,
for example clearing the table and washing up the dishes after a meal. Even men are expected to offer,
though you may not be accepted. At a more formal meal, however, the host won't normally expect
guests to help.
Riverdance is an expression of modem Irish culture, but it is based on a culture, which had its golden era
from the 6th to the 9th century. Before that period, Irish culture was oral and based on a love of
complicated stories and poetic styles. But in the 6th century something wonderful happened - writing
was introduced by missionaries. From then on, the culture of Ireland began to develop in ways
impossible before and had considerable influence in northern Europe in the period up till the 9th
century.
With the invasions which began in the 9th century this golden age collapsed and there never was any
real recovery. There were no wealthy kings to sponsor the poets and scholars so the traditions survived
only in a form which the peasants liked. The love of story and song did not die but no real attempt was
made to find a distinctive Irish style until the end of the 19th century when Irish Nationalism began to
influence writers in English called Anglo-Irish Literature. There are many famous writers from that
period.
There is also William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, and Samuel Becket, all of whom have
received the Nobel Prize for Literature. In all, Ireland has received the Nobel Literature Prize four times.
When you consider we have only a population half the size of Beijing you see how unusual that is.
Now, let me talk about the music.
The Irish love of music has succeeded in surviving the change from Irish, the native language, to the
language of the invader and has once more begun to blossom and become influential outside the
country.
Irish music was reduced to being the language of the country people and was dying out as people
moved to the cities. Young city people did not want to listen to "peasant music" although we were all
told it was important. Some efforts were made to make it attractive to city people, but largely without
success. More recently, this has begun to change and since the 1980's has taken off. But modem Ireland
has been looking for more than just a revival of traditional music. Many of the most famous popular
singers in the world are Irish - U2, Enya, the Cranberries, and many others. There are 10,000 people
employed in Ireland in the music industry. Riverdance is an expression of that new interest in the old
and that ability to understand the new.
Riverdance is not just an expression of self-confidence, a kind of culturally interesting Pop Kong. It tells
the story of a people through song and dance. It tells the story of the people whose spirit was broken by
an event which occurred in the middle of the last century but continued to affect the society until 1961,
the Great Famine.
What is a famine?
In 1840 the official population of Ireland was 8,000,000. They were largely poor and living in the
countryside. They were beginning to have an interest in independence and perhaps had things been
different Ireland might have been independent much earlier but there was a serious problem in the
agricultural system. All crops were grown to pay the rent of the land and all that was grown to eat was
the potato. This was fine until the potato crop failed as it did from 1845 to 1848. The stories of what
happened in those times live on in the popular culture of Ireland and I won't tell them here but the
result was that 2 million people died or left the country by 1851. When you realize that the population
continued to go down until 1961 you can realize what a disastrous effect this famine had on the people.
Compared with China, imagine if the famine of 1960 reduced the population by 1/4 and it kept falling
to less than half of its pre-famine figure.
Anybody with ideas left and went to England, America or Australia. The people left behind were
broken by their experiences and, in effect, the famine and its consequences put an end to all serious
development in the country until well into this century. The Irish in Ireland lost all hope and self-
confidence and much of our modem culture is about the sadness of that time and the sorrow of saying
goodbye to those who left and left well into this century. Ireland has the highest emigration rate of any
country in Europe for the last two centuries. We even have an expression for this saying goodbye. It is
called the "American Wake". It means the ceremony, like that of a funeral for someone going to
America, because you will never see him or her again.
Do you know why there is Irish music on the film Titanic? It is because most of the people killed were
Irish.
The leaving continued until the 1970's because Independence in 1921 was followed by a civil war and
an economic depression. Almost every family in Ireland has relatives abroad, and up to the 60's in some
places, of a class of 30 graduating from high school all left. Along the west cost, closed-up houses from
that time falling into ruins are still common.
Last time I said that a lot of Irish people left the country and went to England, America and many other
foreign countries. Today, I'd like to talk about the emigration.
The effects of the emigration were not all bad. The emigrants experienced a lot of hardship in their
new countries. There is a famous story about a park in Shanghai where "Chinese and dogs were not
allowed". Well, in England, until into the 1950's, signs for jobs sometime read, "Irish need not apply".
The emigrants often experienced discrimination but they formed many organizations to look after their
fellow emigrants. Many of these organizations later became very important. In America, the Irish chose
politics as the way forward and significant cities were controlled by Irish politicians. This movement
reached its peak with the election of John F. Kennedy in 1960. His grandparents came from Ireland and
his election had a significant impact in Ireland, helping the process of recovery of self-confidence which
we have today. Today there are 70 million people of Irish descent living outside Ireland. In America
alone there are 40 million people and 10 million of these people have 100% Irish background. They
carried the culture of their home country with them and adapted it to their new home. They made
changes which would be unthinkable in the home country and we often laughed at the Yankees'
lrishness. In fact any emigrant who came back to live in Ireland, often after many years found it very
difficult to fit into Irish society again. They had been changed by the experience.
These emigrants have always had an interest in the "old country". "The American letter" was a letter
containing dollars sent back to one's family. More recently, President Clinton has been very influential in
bringing peace to the North of Ireland. Riverdance itself was the idea of a dancer who was American
who applied American methods to traditional dancing, and the fusion was immediately popular.
Modern Ireland has been able to use the disaster of the last century to learn modern marketing
techniques and apply them, without at the same time loosing what is distinctive about itself. Riverdance
is a demonstration of that distinctiveness.
Every year thousands of young people want to study in Great Britain. They come from a range of
backgrounds and have varying expectations of what their study in the country will be like and how to
apply to the university. Today I'd like to talk on universities and colleges in Britain. There are 45
universities, 30 polytechnics and about 1,000 major technical, commercial, education and art colleges in
the UK. In l1)73-1 974 there were over 251,200 full-time students in universities, of whom almost 10%
were from overseas, a total of nearly 276,350 students attending full-time courses in establishments of
further education, and about 130, 270 in colleges of education.
University first degree courses in arts and sciences are normally of three or four years duration and,
with very few exceptions, students are not admitted for any shorter period of study. The academic year
normally extends from October to June and is divided into three terms. Information about courses and
entrance requirements should be obtained by writing direct to the university at least twelve months
before the proposed date of admission. All applications for admission are dealt with by the Universities
Central Council on Admissions (the UCCA) to which all candidates seeking admission to a full-time
internal first degree course or a first diploma course of more than one year's duration must apply. Full
details of the admission procedure are to be found in the UCCA handbook How to Apply for Admission
to a University. A copy of this handbook and the standard application form should be obtained from the
UCCA at PO Box 28, Cheltenham, and Gloucestershire GL501HY. The application form must be returned
to the UCCA by a stated closing date, usually in December (October for Oxford and Cambridge). The
UCCA will continue to send application forms to universities for consideration at their discretion for a
limited period after 15 December, but candidates are strongly advised to ensure that their application
forms reach the UCCA by the stated closing date to help their chances of selection. Candidates who fail
to obtain a place in the initial selection period are automatically put into the "Clearing House Scheme" in
June/July when these candidates' application forms are again sent to those universities which still have
vacancies.
Student from the following countries should send their application forms to the UCCA via the
Oversea, Student Office of their own country in London: Bahamas, Brunei, Cyprus, Ghana, Guyana, India,
Luxembourg, Singapore, Tanzania, Thailand and Uganda.
Graduates of a university in Britain or overseas who wish to take another first degree course should
approach the university concerned to enquire whether it wishes them to apply direct or through the
central UCCA scheme.
Now let's turn to transfer. It is very rare for a student who has begun a first degree course at one
university in Britain to transfer to another British university with a view to completing it there, and there
is no provision for the automatic granting of "credit" for university studies already undertaken. Students
who have already completed some university level study should make enquiries directly with the
individual university.
To be considered for admission, a candidate must show that his earlier education has qualified him to
enter the course and that he speaks, writes and understands English sufficiently well. The usual
minimum qualifications for entry to a first degree course in a university are good passes in the General
Certificate of Education, the British school-leaving examination -either three passes at ordinary level and
two advanced level or one at ordinary level and three at advanced level. A certificate which gives
admission to a university in the candidate's own country will be taken into consideration for admission
to a British university, but a university may still require passes in some subjects of the GCE or an
equivalent examination. It should be noted that possession of the minimum entrance requirements
does not guarantee admission. Selection is competitive and each application is judged on its merits. The
British Council offices overseas and the Schools Council, 160 Great Portland Street, London WIN 6LL, are
prepared to offer advice on the acceptability of specific overseas qualifications in place of the British
General Certificate of Education. A copy of the original certificate and where appropriate an approved
translation should accompany all enquiries.
Good morning and welcome to this talk on Canada. Many people think of Canada as a land of ice and
snow. They think of it as a young country with few inhabitants, a country of English-Speaking white
people. While some of this is true, it is also an inaccurate description of the country we call Canada.
Canada lies in the northern half of the continent of North America. The most northern parts of
Canada are sometimes called "the land of the midnight sun", because at certain times of the year the
sun never sets and is still shining faintly at midnight. This northern part of Canada is cold and mostly
snow-covered all year round.
Most of the people who live in this northern part of Canada are called Inuit or Dene- they were once
called "Eskimos". They are the original people of this land and are part of what are called the "Fisrt
Nation". As we move to the more southern parts of Canada the land changes and so does the people.
Moving from east to west in southern Canada we travel from the Atlantic provinces of Nova Scotia,
Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. These small provinces, with small populations,
border on the Atlantic Ocean. The land in these provinces is not very fertile so fishing, forestry and
mining are the main industries, although in some small areas agriculture is also important. If we travel
west from the Atlantic Provinces we come to central Canada composed of the large provinces of Quebec
and Ontario. Both provinces are rich in natural resources, have fertile land and are the centers of
industry for Canada's largest cities; Toronto and Montreal are found in these provinces.
The province of Quebec is the center of French language and culture in Canada. In fact, Montreal is
the second largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris. Finally, in the far west of Canada we
come to the province of British Columbia, This province is separated from the prairies by the Rocky
Mountains and is bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean. British Columbia is often called simply "the
West Coast". British Columbia is an attractive place for tourists because of its mild climate, spectacular
mountains, seacoast and beautiful forests. Agriculture, forestry, shipping and fishing are major
industries in British Columbia.
The people of this land of Canada are as varied as its landscape. The original settlers, those we call the
people of the first nations, came from Asia by crossing the Baring Strait from Siberia to Alaska. In their
new environment they developed many new languages and cultures.
In the 16th century the first Europeans arrived in eastern Canada. They came from Britain and France.
By making treaties with the original inhabitants they gradually established colonies in eastern and
central Canada. After a war with France, Britain took over the French colonies in Quebec and eastern
Canada, by the end of the 18th century all of Canada was under British rule. From this time until the
present century most of the immigrants to Canada were British, Scottish and Irish. In this century,
however, Canada has had an influence of settlers from all over the world. There are now hundreds of
thousands of people from Asia, Africa and South America who now call Canada their home.
Tom: Kevin, could you tell me something about the bars? I have never been to a bar. You see, Steve, my
classmate, has invited me to go to a bar tonight.
Kevin: I see. You know, the word "bar" means a room in a pub. We say the bar when we mean he part of
that room where drinks are kept. Soon after you go into the pub, you'll realize that nobody comes to the
tables to take orders or, money; instead, customers go to the bar to buy their drinks.
Tom: I see. People will go to the bar directly to get their drinks and don't wait for someone to come to
take their orders.
Kevin: That's right. People don't queue at the bar, but they do wait till it'll their turn.
Tom: Oh, how do I pay? I mean do I pay directly after I get the drink or do I have to wait till I am ready to
leave like I do in a restaurant?
Kevin: It's not the custom to pay for all your drinks when you're ready to leave, instead, you pay at the
bar each time you get drinks. It helps if you're ready to pay as soon as you're served, and you'll notice
that many people wait with their money in their hands.
Tom: I see. Do I have to give a tip?
Kevin: No, it's not the custom to give a tip. It's very common for friends to buy their drinks together in
rounds. This means that each person takes a turn to buy drinks for everybody in the group. It's faster
and easier, both for you and for the person serving if drinks are bought in this way. Naturally you don't
have to have a drink in each round if you don't want one.
Tom: That's interesting.
Kevin: When you're looking for somewhere to sit, remember that people have to leave their seats to get
drinks, etc., so an empty seat may not in fact be available to use. If you're not sure whether a seat is
free, ask someone sitting near it. When it's time for another drink, people usually take their glasses back
to the bar to be filled again. If you're leaving, the friendly thing to do is to take your glassed back to the
bar, thank the person who's been serving you, and say "goodbye" or "goodnight".
Tom: Thank you, Kevin, This helps me a lot. By the way, what kinds of drinks are available in pubs?
Kevin: Well, you can get both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Beside alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine,
there is cider, which is made from apples, usually sold in bottles, port- a type of thick, sweet wine from
Portugal, sherry, which is a type of wine from Spain and spirits- these are a kind of strong alcoholic
drinks such as whisky and brandy.
Tom: What about non-alcoholic! I don't drink alcohol.
Kevin: Well, they offer all kinds of fruit juices, such as orange and tomato. These drinks are usually sold
in small bottles. And soft drinks, we often call sweet drinks, like Coke and Fanta. They are normally sold
in small bottles or cans. And lemonade, which is a clear and sweet drink made with carbonated water.
They also serve cordials.
Tom: What are cordials?
Kevin: Cordials are strong and sweet drinks tasting of fruit, such as lime cordial, blackcurrant cordial.
They are often added to other drinks or drunk with water.
Tom: I don't like sweet drinks. Are there any other non-alcoholic drinks?
Kevin: Yes, mineral water, but it's not available in all pubs.
Tom: Kevin, one more question. What is VAT? I saw this on most goods in Britain.
Kevin: Well, VAT stands for Value Added Tax. The price shown on most goods in Britain includes a tax of
15%. If you use the Retail Export Scheme this tax can be returned to you if you take the goods with you
when you leave Britain. You may have to spend a certain sum of money before you qualify for the
scheme, and you'll have to show your passport. Ask in the shop if they operate the Retail Export
Scheme. If they do, the shop assistant will explain how you can get the tax back and fill in a form with
you. VAT is also charged on hotel and restaurant bills, theatre and cinema tickets and car hire.
Tom: Are these refundable?
Kevin: No. it's not refundable in these cases.
Tom: Thank you very much. I really learned a lot.
In English pubs, the food is usually plain but of good quality; in fact, to taste good, traditional English
food, you would do well to visit a reputable pub. Many businessmen habitually have lunch in a pub near
their office. In the country, the pub is often part of an inn where you can put up for the night.
The Englishman's favorite drink is beer. There are three different methods of serving beer in Britain.
As you'd expect, some beer is served in bottles. Beer that comes from a tap is called draught beer, and
there are two different methods of serving it: Keg beer is served with modern method, which uses a gas
called carbon dioxide and traditional draught has no gas in it and a pump is used to pull the beer up the
pipe and out of the tap. Keg beer is served colder than traditional draught. It's easy to look after, and
some keg beers are sold almost everywhere in Britain. This means that you can always have exactly the
same drink in any pub that sells a particular keg beer.
Traditional British beer is probably quite different from the beer in your country. It has no gas in it and
it's not served very cold, but this is not a mistake. Traditional beer drinkers will tell you that this allows
you to taste the beer better. Traditional draught is not always looked after as well as it should be, but in
a good pub - a traditional draught beer drinker will tell you - there can be no better drink.
There are a lot of different breweries (companies that make beer) in Britain, but they make the same
types of beer and you can see them in the list below: Lager is the kind of beer that is common in many
countries. Normally keg is served cold. Strong lager is often available in bottles. Bitter is the most
popular kind of British beer, It tastes slightly bitter and can be keg or traditional draught. Most pubs
have more than one kind. Guinness is a thick, almost black, bitter tasting Irish beer.
Pale ale is less strong and a bit sweeter than bitter, and often is keg. Mild is a fairly sweet beer, often
dark, not as strong as bitter. It can be keg or traditional. It can not be found everywhere. Bottled beers
are sometimes served cold. There are several kinds available, for example, light ale like pale ale, Brown
ale is a brown, often rather sweet beer. Stout is a very dark beer.
Law regulates the pub's opening times. Local variations are possible but usually a pub is open from
half past eleven to three o'clock and from half past five to half past ten or eleven o'clock. Betting is
forbidden in pubs. Children are not allowed on licensed premises, which may mean that father and
mother cannot have a quiet drink together, if children are with them. In the old days when people drank
too much and pubs were often rowdy, the law against children entering pubs was a wise one. Today,
drunkenness is much less frequent than it was, say fifty years ago. It would be quite wrong to consider
the average English pub as anything other than a respectable, friendly place that provides good drink,
good food and a pleasant social atmosphere. Far too often the foreigner has read accounts of sordid
nineteenth century drinking places, haunted by people whose one desire was to drink as much as they
could afford as quickly as possible.
Good morning, everyone. Today my talk is going to be about chocolate. I'm going to talk a little bit about
the history of chocolate. But first I'm going to tell you a story about Julia Procter.
She eats her favorite food; she feels guilty. She knows that chocolate has a lot of fat and sugar. But
Julia says she is addicted to chocolate. And once she starts eating it, she can't stop. Julia isn't the only
one who is addicted to chocolate. It is a favorite food for people all over the world. And in a survey of 16
different countries, people preferred chocolate to ice cream, cakes, and cookies. In the United States,
chocolate is a £10 billion industry. For Valentine's Day, for example, people spend over £400 million on
chocolate. The idea of eating chocolate didn't begin until the 19th century. Before that, people drank
chocolate.
The custom began in Central America, where the Aztecs drank bowls of chocolate to stay alert. When
the liquid chocolate was brought to Spain in the 1500s, people thought it was medicine because it tasted
bitter, like other medicines. In fact, the people who made chocolate into drinks were either druggists or
doctors. Then people discovered that mixing chocolate with sugar made a wonderful drink. King
Fedinand of Spain loved this drink so much that he put out an order: Anyone who talked about
chocolate outside the court would be killed. So for about 100 years, chocolate was a secret in Spain.
But finally, people found out about chocolate, and it became a popular drink throughout Europe. In
the 1800s, a British chocolate maker discovered a way to make chocolate smooth and velvety, then the
Swiss added milk to the chocolate. Today, most Americans prefer milk chocolate, while most Europeans
prefer dark chocolate.
Now research shows that chocolate is actually good for us because chocolate has a variety of vitamins
and minerals. And it has more than 300 different chemicals. One chemical works on the part of the brain
that feels pleasure. People who feel good when they eat chocolate are actually healthier, because
feeling pleasure is important for health and can protect against illness. Good chocolate doesn't have
much fat or sugar. You can enjoy it if you "eat a little at a time". So thinking about Julia Procter who I
mentioned at the beginning, if you just eat a little at a time, that isn't a big problem. That's the end of
my talk today on chocolate.

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4. Good morning. Is that ?

5. I'm sorry to disturb you, but is that ?

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Listening for IELTS 7

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2. EF International School of English

4. EF International School of English

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Alison wants to make a phone call.

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Operator: Long distance. May I help you?

Operator: Directory Enquiries, What city please?

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Operator: Directory Enquiries, What city please?

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e: 1._ (IN CAPITAL LETTERS)

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Surname: 1.(IN CAPITAL LETTERS)

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1. A: Excuse me. Can you tell me the time, please?

Time of Dr. Kent's Lecture

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Listen and write down the numbers in the correct column.

Undergraduate Students at the University

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Geographical Distribution of Trade in 1987

Other developed countries

Oil- exporting companies

A women's place is in the home

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1. When's Lincoln's birthday? A. February 12th

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When founded Circulation in 2003

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Which subject put first 1. _

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Places Weather Temperature

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Rental Application Form

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Lost Property Report

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Name of applicant 1. Shirley

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Reason for call 1.

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City to which money is to be transferred 1.

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The grant is paid by the 1. .

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