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Unit 1 Recording 1 N: No … it’s just, er … I just can’t eat bread and things like
T = Tom C = Carmen J = Jess N = Nina that.
T: Oh right! Sorry. I didn’t know.
T: Hey, Carmen. Are you coming for lunch with us? N: Yeah. They just make me feel quite ill.
C: Yes. That’s all right, isn’t it? T: OK. Well, that’s fine. I understand. I have a friend who’s
T: Yeah, of course! Of course! It looks like it’s just the three allergic to bananas … can’t even touch them.
of us then. N: Really?
C: No, my friend Nina’s coming, too. She’s just finishing a J: Well, what about that French café on Upper Street
meeting. She’ll be here in a minute. which does the set lunch menu?
T: Hey, Jess, I don’t think you’ve met Carmen. T: The one where we went for my birthday?
J: Hi. J: Yeah. That was good value.
C: Hi. T: It’s not open at the moment.
T: Carmen’s the friend who I was telling you about. She J: No way! I love that place. It has such a great
has a flat near the university. atmosphere. Why’s it shut? It was packed when we
J: Oh right! went!
T: Jess is looking for a place to live and I mentioned you T: I’m not sure. I think they may have new owners and
might have a room to rent. they’re changing the inside or something. Anyway, the
C: Oh, OK. Yeah, I do. Let’s find somewhere to eat first last time I went past, it was completely closed and they
and then we can talk about it. were doing work in there.
J: Sure, thanks. J: What a shame!
N: Hiya. C: Nina and I went to a Lebanese place near the station,
C: So, everyone, this is my friend Nina. Nina, this is Tom, which was nice.
and Tom’s friend, Jess. N: Hmm. Yeah.
J/T/C Hi, hi. C: And there’s plenty of choice there. You had a delicious
T: OK. So where are we going to go? What does everyone lamb dish, didn’t you Nina?
fancy? N: Yeah. And they have a lovely terrace.
C: How about that lovely little pizza place round the J: It’s a bit cold for that, isn’t it?
corner? Durazzo. N: They’ve got those outdoor heaters – and it’s such a
T: That suits me. sunny day.
N: Do they do other stuff apart from pizza? J: That’s true. OK. We don’t need to have booked in
T: Not really … Don’t you like pizza? Doesn’t everyone like advance, do we?
pizza? C: No, if we go now, we should be fine. What do you think,

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Tom? Lebanese? A: I know what you mean.
T: Yeah – sounds great. Lead the way! B: The other thing is, it’s a bit too cold, but we’re putting in
some new windows soon, so it should be a bit warmer

Unit 1 Recording 2 after that.
a Carmen’s the friend who I was telling you about. A: OK.
b I mentioned you might have a room to rent.
c Let’s find somewhere to eat first and then we can talk Unit 1 Recording 5
about it. 1 We got in free because of Yoko, whose brother works
d How about that lovely little pizza place round the there.
corner? 2 We ate at Incanto, where I took you for your birthday.
e I have a friend who’s allergic to bananas. 3 I didn’t get to bed until six, when the sun was rising.
f What about that French café on Upper Street which 4 She used to work with me, which is why I know her.
does the set lunch menu?
g Anyway, the last time I went past, it was completely Unit 1 Recording 6
closed. A: I had an amazing night out when I was in Kiev the other
h Nina and I went to a Lebanese place near the station, weekend.
which was nice. B: Oh yeah? Where did you go?
A: Well, first, we went to a really good Georgian restaurant

Unit 1 Recording 3 and then we went to this great club called Closer, which
1 There’s a place next door which does sandwiches. I would never have found on my own. It was really
2 It’s a great place to eat and watch the world go by. different from the kind of place I usually go to, where the
3 It’s the best place I’ve eaten in. music is mainly techno.
4 Jane’s the friend with the dog I was telling you about. B: Sounds interesting. Was it busy?
A: Yeah, packed. We had to queue to get in, but it was

Unit 1 Recording 4 worth it. There was a live band, who were brilliant. I
A: I really love it. It’s quite central, but I’m still near a park. I guess you’d describe their music as jazz. And then they
could do with a bit more space, I suppose, or at least had really good DJs playing all kinds of great music. I
slightly more storage. I don’t really have many was dancing for hours. I didn’t get to bed until the
cupboards so it’s difficult to keep clean and tidy. What morning and nearly missed my flight back home!
about you? B: That must’ve been scary, but it sounds like a great night
B: Well, I have lots of space, but I just end up keeping far out.
more stuff than I need! A: It was!
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you work nights by choice, right?

Unit 1 Recording 7 S: Absolutely. I’ve never really been a morning person. I
Presenter: was always late for school and struggled there, so
Back in 1667, Paris became the first city in the world to nights are good for me. And it’s a different atmosphere.
light its streets at night. It soon became popular to go out at People don’t rush so much, they’re more relaxed.
night and suddenly when and how long you slept became a Honestly, you have amazing conversations at 4 a.m.
matter of choice. Rather than everyone getting up with the that you’d never have in daylight!
sun and going to bed soon after dark, we’ve now moved to P: Caroline?
a 24-hour culture, where we divide ourselves into being C: Yeah, I mean, obviously, Sean is happy in his work,
morning people or night owls, working day shifts or night which is great, and I think it probably helps that he’s
shifts – but where we all sleep less. chosen his lifestyle. But what we’ve found is that, on
average, night workers age quicker and don’t live as

Unit 1 Recording 8 long. They get fatter, have higher rates of heart disease
1 As many as one in eight adults now work nights. and suffer from depression more …
2 We may see this 24-hour culture as a sign of progress, P: Wow! And that’s because of what? Lack of sleep?
…
C: Night workers do sleep less, but it seems that daytime
3 On average, night workers age quicker and don’t live as
sleep is also different. So, for example, you use 15
long.
percent less energy sleeping during the day, which is
4 In stressful areas such as medicine, …
why night workers put on weight. In fact, our whole
5 I think my brain is as good as anyone’s!
bodies work differently at night compared to the day.
6 But, as I say, the evidence is really very strong.
Our heart, our body temperature – everything’s
controlled by a natural system we can’t change. It’s just

Unit 1 Recording 9
how we are.
P = Presenter S = Sean C = Caroline
P: Does that concern you, Sean?
P: As many as one in eight adults now work nights and, on
S: Well, obviously, weight isn’t a problem for me. And
average, we sleep six and a half hours a night – or day
because I work nights, I have more holiday, which
– compared to eight or more in earlier times. We may
means I can travel more and relax. And catch up on
see this 24-hour culture as a sign of progress, but
sleep.
recent research suggests nightlife and reduced sleep is
P: Does that make a difference, Caroline?
bad for us. Here to discuss this is Sean O’Brien, who
C: Maybe to some extent, but the evidence is strong that
works nights at a 24-hour restaurant, and Professor
any night work is harmful in the long term. We’re talking
Caroline Bray, a sleep expert. Sean, first you – I think
about the brain aging an extra six years for every ten
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years people work nights. And, of course, it’s not just relaxing. Personally, I just like the idea of doing nothing
the workers who are harmed. In stressful areas such as for a week. My job’s quite stressful, so …
medicine, there are three times more errors on night L: Hey, you’re not the only one who works hard, you
shifts than there are during the day. And in other know!. It’s just that when I’m not working, I like to go out
professions there’s lower quality work. and explore, learn more about places, meet the locals,
S: Hey, I think my brain is as good as anyone’s! that kind of thing.
C: Obviously, these are statistics, so it might not be true of J: Fair enough. Everyone’s different, I suppose.
every single individual. But, as I say, the evidence is L: Yeah. The world would be boring if everyone liked the
really very strong and affects the vast majority … same kind of thing.
P: But what’s to be done about it? Sean certainly seems J: Not that that helps us come to any kind of decision!
happy enough and can we do without night work? It Anyway, what about you, Domi? You’re very quiet.
seems unlikely … L: Yeah, what do you think about it all? Which place do
C: Well, I’m not sure we need all night work, but yes, you prefer?
you’re right. I don’t have all the answers – which is why D: Well, I’ve been thinking about it and do you know what?
I’m a scientist and not a politician! Neither of them are my kind of place, to be honest.
J: No?
Unit 1 Recording 10 D: No. I’d rather be up in the mountains somewhere, hiking
J = Jo L = Lisa D = Domi and enjoying the countryside.
J: So I found this place earlier while I was on the internet. L: Yes, but if you had to choose one of these two, which
What do you think, Lisa? one would you go for?
L: Let me see. Oh! To be honest, Jo, it looks like the kind D: I’d prefer to just stay at home.
of place I’d hate! J: Remind me again why we decided to go on holiday
J: Seriously? How come? together?
L: Just look how crowded it is. I like to have my own L: I know, right! We’re never going to make a decision like
personal space, you know. this, are we?
J: Yeah, but you’d get crowds as well in that other place
you said you liked, wouldn’t you?
L: Yeah, maybe, but it’s different. I mean, here you’d be
stuck in one place by the sea, whereas there you’d be
able to escape the crowds in the streets if you wanted
to.
J: Yeah, maybe, but I think this place looks much more
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Unit 2 Recording 1 Unit 2 Recording 3

1 I am training for a marathon at the moment. R = Radio introduction B = Ben L = Lucy
2 She is learning how to surf at the moment. R: This is Talkin’ Radio and the Ben Given Show. Call
3 He is slowly getting better at it. 0911 637 781 or email [email protected]. Calls are
4 We are not making enough progress. free from mobile and landlines.
5 They are improving all the time. B: So, on the show this morning we’re talking about the
Olympics, and in particular new sports hoping to be

Unit 2 Recording 2 recognised as official Olympic sports. Here with me as
usual is Lucy Dudley.

Speaker 1: L: Hello.
I’m learning Spanish at the moment. I go to class twice a B: And, of course, we’ll be taking your calls – 0911 637
week, which is good because it gives me the chance to go 781 – and emails – [email protected]. So, we’re
over things. Otherwise, I’d forget everything. I’m finding looking at what’s a good Olympic sport and how sports
it quite difficult, though, to be honest. We’re doing all can involve a wider range of people.
the different verb endings at the moment and it’s a real L: And we also want to hear your ideas for new sports –
challenge to remember everything. There are just so many and memories of school sports’ days. Lines are open
of them! Still, we’re learning lots of useful stuff as well, now.
which is good. And I’m making progress – slowly. I’m
looking for someone to do a language exchange with, Unit 2 Recording 4

which might make things easier. B = Ben L = Lucy
Speaker 2: B: So, Lucy, what about this list of sports which tried to be
I’m learning to fish at the moment. My grandfather’s included in the Tokyo Games? American football,
teaching me – and it’s great. We spend most Saturdays at bowling, snooker, chess, bridge …
the lake outside town – and we sometimes camp there L: Bridge? The card came?
too if the weather’s nice. I was useless to begin with, but B: Exactly.
I’m slowly developing my technique. I actually caught my L: That’s not a sport! It’s the kind of thing my gran plays
first big fish last time we went, which was exciting. And I’m with her friends over tea and biscuits!
getting better at looking after all the equipment, too – or so B: I know, but Lucy, isn’t that a good thing? We need
my granddad tells me! sports for older people. Look at some of the sports the
Olympic committee has accepted recently – surfing,
climbing, skateboarding – they’re all about young
people. We get to the age of 35 and all our dreams of

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reaching the Olympics are gone! down some stairs! Lucy: Yeah, and you could get the
L: Well, that’s true. You know, the Olympics used to kids involved too – see how far they can throw their ice
include arts competitions – not just sport. cream!
B: Yes, yes! In fact, the founder of the Olympics, Pierre De B: This reminds me of sports’ days at school when you
Coubertin, won a gold medal for writing a poem. would have, you know, things like egg-and-spoon races
L: Really? What a fix! Do you think the judges were maybe and tug-of-war. They were great fun. Do you think
just a tiny bit in his favour? they’re just a British thing?
B: Almost certainly. But that’s another thing about bridge, L: I don’t know. I know they used to have the tug-of-war in
isn’t it? I mean, there’s no judging, there’s a clear the Olympics until the 1920s.
winner, and, you know, what performance-enhancing B: And who won that?
drugs help you win at cards? L: Britain, I think.
L: Coffee and cake. B: There you go – probably no one else played it. It’d be
B: You see! This is the sport to give a fat middle-aged the same if they ever introduced American football, a
radio presenter hope of Olympic gold. terrible idea!
L: Hey, if they had arts prizes, maybe they could give one L: Yeah, anyway, sorry to interrupt you there Ben, but we
for radio presenting! have our first caller, Faisal … Go ahead Faisal …
B: Why not? It’s not the first job to be featured in the
Olympics. Portugal won gold in a firefighter competition
in 1912, for example.
L: Wow! Do you think they created an actual fire? That’d
be great TV! I’d watch that.
B: Exactly. This is what we need to do – broaden the Unit 2 Recording 5

Olympics for our times! Perhaps our listeners can Lucy:
suggest some other events related to jobs. Hello everyone. My name’s Lucy. I’m the director of The
L: Hey, you could have a whole parenting Olympics. Like, Jeeves School and I’d like to say welcome and thanks for
buggy pushing! choosing us. This morning I’m going to go through some
B: Yes! information to help you all feel comfortable and to make
L: You know, a 60-metre race for a bus, pushing a buggy sure your time here goes well.
with a screaming baby, while carrying a second child, So, first of all, lateness. We have quite a strict policy. If you
three bags of shopping and child number two’s scooter! are more than 10 minutes late, we ask you to wait until the
B: Strength, speed, skill – it’s everything a sport should be. break to join the class, so the rest of the class can work
You could even add some danger by making them go better. There isn’t an exact time for the break, but it tends
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to be around 10.30. Unfortunately, they are constantly tend to tell staff, so please treat all fire alarms as the real
doing roadworks round here so make sure you leave thing!
yourself plenty of time to get here. At the Jeeves School, we really believe in our values of
In terms of breaks, they’re usually half an hour, but that Professional and Personal, and I hope to get to know you
may vary depending on the length of the class and what all over your stay here. If you have any issues or need
the group agrees with their teacher. There’s a coffee anything, our staff are more than happy to help – and that
machine in the student common room downstairs. The includes me! My door is always open!
coffee’s actually quite good, but the machine has a habit Any questions?
of breaking down, so if you find it’s not working, I’m really
sorry – please tell Jenny at the reception desk. On the Unit 2 Recording 6
whole, people tend to go out to one of the cafés along this 1 We don’t tend to lock the office.
road. By the way, you aren’t allowed to smoke 2 We tend to go for a coffee at 11.
immediately outside the building – walk down by the bike 3 We usually have a staff meeting the last Monday of the
park please, or use the patio at the back of the building. month.
There’s no smoking inside and that includes vaping, I’m 4 Things have a habit of going missing.
afraid. 5 The printer’s always breaking down.
There are toilets on the second floor and ground floor.
These are regularly cleaned so we don’t tend to have any Unit 2 Recording 7
problems with them, but if you do, tell Jenny at reception. 1 I used to walk to school on my own.
As well as the courses, which I’m sure you’ll find excellent, 2 We’d go to the library every weekend.
we have a great social programme. Activities are open to 3 When I was young, we’d eat fish every Friday.
everyone and they have a habit of filling up quickly, so 4 I’d always spend the holidays with my grandparents.
check the noticeboard in the common room for new events.
You can book with Kit our social programme organiser – Unit 2 Recording 8
who’s in the office next to reception. I should just add that A: When I was younger, I used to do a lot of sport. I used
teachers don’t tend to go on these visits, but they may to do a lot of judo; I belonged to a club and we’d go all
organise class trips from time to time. And finally, as a rule, over the place to do competitions.
we have a free barbecue on the first Friday of every month B: Really? Did your parents use to take you?
– assuming it doesn’t rain! A: No. I’d usually just go with people from the club. I think
OK, moving on, in case of fire, follow the signs. Our these days parents are much more involved. I don’t
meeting point is down the road in front of the bank. We know if that’s good or bad. It’s complicated. Are they
usually have a practice drill every two months, but we don’t showing interest or do they just want to watch over you?
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B: Come on! I think it’s good. Conversation 2
A: Maybe. Anyway, as well as judo I used to go and play A: What a lovely cat.
football in the park or go cycling. In fact, sometimes I’d B: Oh, I don’t like cats. I’m allergic to them – and the fleas.
cycle a really long way. I had lots of freedom. I don’t like the fleas.
B: Maybe that’s because you were a boy. My parents A: No, I guess.
wouldn’t let me go cycling like that on my own. B: Not a lot of people know this, but cat fleas are actually
A: Did they think you’d get into trouble? the most common kind …
B: No, I was pretty good, but they thought some of my A: Right. Actually, …
friends might get into trouble. B: A female flea can lay over 200 eggs …
A: So, did you use to do much sport? A: OK. Anyway …
B: We used to go swimming as a family sometimes and we B: Sorry. Two thousand!
did a bit of gymnastics at school, which I hated. But I A: Listen. Sorry to interrupt you, but I’ve just seen my
actually think it’s better for girls now. They’d basically friend Jordan and I really need to talk to her about
force us to do ‘girls’ sports when I was younger, but now something before she goes.
girls are free to do all kinds of things – judo, football, B: Oh right, OK.
rugby. I think it’s great. A: It’s been great to meet you.
B: Sure. Maybe we’ll see each other again later.

Unit 2 Recording 9 A: Yeah – although I’m not sure how much longer I’m
Conversation 1 staying. I have an early start tomorrow.
T = Tina P = Petra B: Oh right.
T: Hey Petra. A: Anyway, if I don’t see you, enjoy the rest of your
P: Tina! Hi! How’s it going? evening.
T: Great, yeah. Long time, no see. B: You too.
P: Yes, I know – I’ve just been really busy with work. A: Hey, Jordan! Wait up there …
T: Yeah, I know how it is. Conversation 3
P: Listen, I’m really sorry, but I’m actually in a rush. My A: So I had coffee all down my suit and the interview
train’s about to leave. started in ten minutes!
T: Oh right. Sure. Don’t let me stop you. B: Oh no! That’s awful. I have nightmares about that kind
P: I’ll call you. It’d be great to catch up. of thing.
T: Yeah definitely. How about next week? A: I know.
P: Maybe. Sorry I’ve got to run. I’ll call you. Bye. B: So what did you do?
T: OK. See you. A: Well, what could I do? I just had to go in.
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B: Not a great first impression.
A: I know. You’d think so, but actually I just explained what
had happened and they were really sympathetic. It kind
of broke the ice and relaxed me and It all went quite
quickly after that.
B: Oh, talking of which, what time is it?
A: 7.20.
B: Oh no! I’ve got to go! I’ve got a class at 7.30.
A: Really? You’d better get going then! You’re going to be
late.
B: I know! Sorry to rush off like this.
A: Don’t be silly! You go!
B: Anyway, when will you hear about the job?
A: Hopefully, by Friday.
B: Well, give me a call when you hear. Thanks for the
coffee. And fingers crossed!
A: Thanks – bye.
B: Yeah, bye.
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1 I think I’d better get going.
2 Anyway, listen, it’s been a really useful meeting.
3 I’m really sorry I can’t stay and talk more.
4 Sorry to interrupt you, but what’s the time?
5 I have something on at work and I can’t be late.
6 Sorry, but I’ve just had a call from someone and I need
to sort it out.
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Unit 3 Recording 1 B: Yes, it’s wonderful there. I mean, there are all these
A: Hello. incredible ancient temples and remains, but they’re also
B: Er. Hi. in this amazing landscape.
A: I think you were on the same flight as me into Bangkok A: Ah, OK. So, you’ve been there before?
last week. You were in the row in front of me? B: Yeah, I’ve been to Thailand three times now and to
B: Oh wait! Yeah. I helped you with your bag. How’s it Sukhothai twice. I did a lot of sightseeing stuff on my
going? last trip, so if I don’t make it there this time, it’s not the
A: Awesome. Yeah, great country. end of the world.
B: Amazing. Hey, do you want to join me? A: Fair enough. So am I right in thinking you’re more into
A: Are you sure? You looked like you were pretty involved the landscape of the country now – the nature and stuff?
in your book. B: Yeah, I guess. Have you been out into the countryside
B: Yeah … no … I mean, please. Take a seat. So how near Chiang Mai?
long have you been here in Chiang Mai? A: Yeah. I did some rafting down the river, a little bit north
A: Since yesterday. You? of here. It was really cool.
B: A couple of days. B: Yeah. I went on a zip wire across a waterfall. It was
A: So have you been round the city much? awesome.
B: No. When I got here, I went to the night market and then A: Wow. I’d love that. What else have you done round
I had a late night, so I didn’t do much yesterday. Have here?
you been to the market? B: Well, tomorrow I’m going to this elephant reserve.
A: No, but I’m thinking of going there later for something to A: Wow. Can you ride them there?
eat. B: No, it’s more of an environmental thing. The elephants
B: Yeah. It’s fantastic. have been rescued and live as they would in the wild.
A: So you haven’t been round the old town and the You can help look after them and go on walks through
temples yet, then? the jungle and that kind of thing.
B: Well, I had a walk round the old medieval walls, but A: I’d love that. Have you booked that already?
that’s about it so far. B: Yeah, but there might be spaces left if you’re interested.
A: Really. They have an office down the road.
B: Yeah, but I guess I might go and have a look around A: Wow! That’d be great. You don’t mind if I come along
later on. I’m really into temples. Have you visited with you?
Sukhothai? B: Of course not!
A: No, but it’s supposed to be amazing. I’d love to go
sometime during my trip.

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Unit 3 Recording 2
1 Have you ever been to Australia?
Unit 3 Recording 5
2 Have you ever been on a zip wire? A: So what did you read?
3 Have you been to Bangkok? B: An article about whether we can find new sources of
4 Have you been to the fort in the old town? energy.
5 Have you been to Chiang Mai? A: And what have they been doing research into?
6 Have you visited the museum? B: Well mainly into developing solar power, but also using
7 Have you tried any of the local food yet? the sun to divide water.
A: What do you mean?
Unit 3 Recording 3 B: So water is H2O, right?
A: Have you ever been to a little village called Cirali? On A: Yeah.
the south coast? B: So they use sunlight to divide the water into hydrogen
B: Yes, I have, actually. A couple of times. A friend of mine and oxygen.
has a summer house near there. A: Why?
A: Well, that’s a great place for a family holiday. It has B: So they can use the hydrogen as fuel for cars.
everything: a perfect beach, good restaurants … it’s A: OK. Do you think that’s possible?
quiet, it’s relaxing. B: Yeah, I think so. Why not? I mean we already have lots
B: I agree. And it’s easy to get to as well. Just an hour or of solar power and I think they can divide water like that
so from Antalya. quite easily with sunlight.
A: And if they get bored of the beach, they can visit Mount A: Wow! That sounds amazing. Are there any concerns
Olympos. I love it there. about it?
B: Yeah. Have you ever climbed to the top? B: It doesn’t say there are. I think hydrogen can be
A: No, never, but I’d like to. It’s supposed to be amazing up dangerous, but maybe they know how to deal with that.
there. A: OK. And it’s better than oil I guess. I mean, it doesn’t
B: It is! add to climate change.
B: No – that’s why it would be good. And I guess really
Unit 3 Recording 4 cheap.
1 How long have you been doing that? A: Cool.
2 I’ve been busy studying for my exams. Unit 3 Recording 6
3 She’s always been good with numbers. Elaine:
4 They’ve been looking for ages, but they still haven’t Hello there. My name’s Elaine Sweeney and I’m here to
found anything. explain some of the things you’ll need to be aware of while
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you’re studying in the UK. It’s great to know you’ve chosen people tend to avoid conversation with strangers on the
London as your study destination – and I hope this short bus or train. Oh, and to avoid troubling other passengers,
podcast helps you prepare for your trip. you should wear headphones if you’re playing music or
So, firstly, entering the country! When you get to passport watching videos on your phone. Now, out on the street,
control at the airport, they may tell you that you are when you’re at a pedestrian crossing, you’re not supposed
required to register with the police. There’s a link on our to cross until you see the green man, although many
website to help you with this, but remember … if you have people do. Oh, and one more thing: when you’re crossing
a short-term study visa, then you’re not required to register. the road, remember that we drive on the left-hand side of
In other words, if your visa says you’re allowed to enter the the road here.
country for up to 11 months, then this doesn’t apply to you. And finally, to finish off for today, I’d just like to give you
I’m afraid we’re not allowed to give advice on visa issues some advice on ways of greeting people when you meet
directly, so if you have any problems, the best thing to do is them. This varies a lot in the UK, as it does in many
to contact the government department that controls who’s countries, I suppose. In formal meetings and when
allowed into the country – the Home Office. meeting someone for the first time, it’s usual to shake
While you’re here, we hope you have a great time and hands. When people know each other well, they may kiss
don’t have any problems, but if you do have a serious each other on the cheek. If they’re very good friends, they
accident or illness, the number to call is 999. Say that you may also give each other a hug – or not. If you’re not sure
need an ambulance. You won’t need to pay anything or what do, it’s best to wait and see what the other person is
have health insurance if you pay the health charge as part going to do first.
of your visa, so when you apply for your visa, ask if you Right. That’s all from me for now. Hope you’ve found it
can pay extra to make sure you’re covered while you’re helpful – and goodbye.
here.
If it’s NOT an emergency, it’s best to go to one of the many Unit 3 Recording 7
walk-in centres. These are places where you can see a 1 You are required to register with the police.
doctor without an appointment. You may be required to 2 If you have a short-term study visa, then you're not
show your passport for non-urgent treatment. required to register.
Next, we come to public transport. Unlike in many other 3 If your visa says you're allowed to enter the
places, you don’t have to pay by cash or buy a ticket if country for up to 11 months, then this doesn’t apply to
you’re taking tubes or buses in London. You can use a you.
contactless credit card. Just push it down on the machine 4 I’m afraid we're not allowed to give advice on visa
as you enter the station or the bus. What else? Well, one issues.
thing you might find strange when you’re here is that most 5 You don't have to pay by cash or buy a ticket if you’re
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taking tubes or buses in London. probably ought to get there maybe half an hour after the
6 You should wear headphones if you’re playing music or time you’re told. It’s just polite and how we do things!
watching videos on your phone.
7 When you’re at a pedestrian crossing, you're not

Unit 3 Recording 10
supposed to cross until you see the green man.
1 I thought it was terrible.
2 I didn’t think it was that good.

Unit 3 Recording 8
3 It wasn’t bad.
1 You’re required to register.
4 It was just great!
2 You’re allowed to have two passports.
3 You’re supposed to carry ID.

Unit 3 Recording 11
4 You’re not supposed to talk in here.
1 It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.
2 It hasn’t been the best thing I’ve ever done.

Unit 3 Recording 9
3 It’s OK.
Presenter:
4 It’s OK.
It’s funny because lots of people think Brazilians are
5 I can’t say I enjoyed it.
always touching and hugging and kissing, but actually in
6 Not bad.
business situations, when you first meet someone it’s 7 That’s great
always just a handshake. And even in social situations, for 8 That’s just great!
9 It’s not exactly what I want to be doing.

me, when I meet another guy, I usually just shake their
hands as well. If I meet a woman for the first time, I

Unit 3 Recording 12
normally kiss on both cheeks. Well, it’s more like our 1
cheeks touch than I kiss them, you know? But we don’t A: So, are you glad you moved here?
give each other hugs in those situations. It would be a bit B: It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. Honestly, it’s
been fantastic!
strange.
2
Another thing about Brazil is that it’s impolite to touch food
A: So, are you glad you moved here?
with your hands. I mean, even things like burgers or pizza, B: Well, it hasn’t been the best thing I’ve ever done. To be
you should really eat with a knife and fork! Oh, and if honest, I much prefer my old house.
3
someone invites you to their house at, say, 8 o’clock,
A: How’s the place you’re staying in?
you’re not really supposed to get there at eight. You
B: It’s quite basic, but it’s OK. Clean and cheap.
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4 make, and during the winters there are moments when I

A: How’s the place you’re staying in? kind of regret it, but I do feel increasingly at home here. I
B: Hmm. It’s OK, I suppose. I’m not sure I’d recommend it, even went to an ice hockey game the other day. Unlike
though. most Australian men, I’m not a big sports fan and the idea
5 of sitting around for two hours watching skating hadn’t
A: How was the ceremony? really interested me much. But hey, it’s the national sport
B: I can’t say I enjoyed it. It was pretty boring. and I got free tickets. It was OK. I didn’t understand a thing,
6 but the atmosphere was pretty cool. I could probably get
A: How’s it going? into it. I also got my citizenship last year. Apart from the
B: Not bad. I’m definitely beginning to feel at home. paperwork, there’s a test you have to take which is just 20
7 multiple-choice questions about history and politics and
A: I passed my test. stuff. Apparently, it’s not uncommon for people to fail, but I
B: That’s great. Well done. found it simple enough. After that, I was invited to a
8 citizenship ceremony. Normally, I couldn’t care less about
A: They’ve changed the date of the ceremony because of things like that, but it was actually a very powerful
the weather. experience. The judge who led the whole event had only
B: Oh, that’s just great! Now I’ll need to take another day become a citizen himself a few years ago and he started to
off work. get very emotional when he reminded us of what an
9 important day it was. I actually ended up singing the
A: How’s work? national anthem ‘Oh Canada’ at the top of my voice. It was
B: It’s not exactly what I want to be doing with my life. The great! Well, for me it was – I’m not sure how much
best you can say is it pays the bills. everyone else enjoyed my singing!
Casho:
Unit 3 Recording 13 I came to the UK with my family almost 15 years ago.
Brad: Before that, we were living in Mogadishu in Somalia, which
I’m originally from Brisbane, but I’ve been living with my wasn’t that safe at the time and so my parents decided it’d
partner in Vancouver for some time now. We met when we be best to get out. Obviously, our first feeling on arriving
were both travelling in Europe and after that we were was relief, but also sadness at leaving behind our lovely
backwards and forwards between Canada and Australia for house – especially when we saw our new home. Let’s just
quite a while, which I can’t say was much fun. That’s love, say it wasn’t the nicest place you’ve ever seen. And then,
right? Anyway, eventually we decided to get married and like, the second or third day we were here, it started
move here permanently. It wasn’t the easiest decision to snowing, and I just thought, ‘Oh, this is just great – how do
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people live with this weather?’ I spent about a week … Oh! I’ve forgotten the word for it. I used to know it.
refusing to get out of bed! Then I started school. That was Sorry!
just amazing! I remember there were all these toys to play A: Don’t worry. Just try and explain it.
with and so many books and it was a small class – and B: Well, the lid has metal or wooden bars with gaps in
warm! And Miss Akwei, our teacher, was just so lovely. between. And they allow the coins to go through, but
Basically, after that first day it was fine and here I am doing stop people from taking them out. Does that make
Law at Oxford – so I wouldn’t say I’ve done too badly! sense?
For my parents, it’s been another story. My dad’s been A: Oh yes. I know what you mean.
working as a taxi driver for the last ten years, which has
been pretty tough for him – especially as it’s not exactly Extract 2
what people from his background usually end up doing. A: You’re in a good mood today.
And I know my mum has never really felt at home here. B: I know. I am. I just got my tickets through for
Her English is OK, I suppose, but she’s always been very Benicassim.
focused on the family. Since my eldest sister went back to A: You got tickets for what?
Mogadishu and got married a couple of years ago, there’s B: Benicassim. Haven’t you heard of it?
been a bit of a hole, and now I’m here at uni, so yeah, it’s A: No, never. What is it?
not great for her now. B: Oh, it’s a big music festival that’s held every year in
My parents are actually thinking of going back to Somalia Spain, yeah? It’s on the coast, about an hour north of
now the situation is so much better. Of course I’d miss Valencia.
them, but I understand it. I mean, my parents would have a A: Oh, OK. So not my kind of thing, then. Do you know
bigger role in society. what I mean?
B: Yeah. I can’t really see you enjoying it! But it is

Unit 3 Recording 14 amazing, though. I’ve been three times now and it just
Extract 1 gets better and better.
A: So, what’re those people over there doing, Kenzo? Extract 3
B: Ah, yes. So … um … . they’re putting money in a A: I’m afraid they don’t have an English menu.
saisen-bako. It’s a special kind of box and when we B: Oh well. You’ll just have to explain things to me.
Japanese visit temples like this, we put coins in there A: OK. Well, first there is solyanka. Have you tried it
and then clap our hands twice and bow and make a before?
wish. Do you know what I mean? B: Maybe. I’m not sure. What is it exactly?
A: Yeah. So, it’s like an offering to the gods. A: Oh, it’s a kind of traditional Russian soup. They do two
B: Yes. And on the top of the box thing there’s a sort of lid different kinds here. One made from meat and the other
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made from fish. And they both have tomatoes and olives 3
and onions and stuff in them. It’s quite thick and a bit a Oh, it’s a kind of traditional Russian soup.
sour. It’s a local speciality. b OK. Thanks. I’ve got it now.
B: OK. Thanks. I’ve got it now. It sounds pretty good. What 4
else is there? a I’m not sure what you’d call it in English, actually.
Extract 4 b Yeah. I know what you mean.
A: What’s that?
B: What? This? Um. I’m not sure what you’d call it in
English actually, but we call it a cuscuzeira. It’s for
cooking couscous.
A: Couscous? Isn’t that what they eat in north Africa? A bit
like rice or tiny pasta.
B: Yeah. We have our own version. It’s very popular up in
the northeast of Brazil where I’m from. I sometimes have
it for breakfast!
A: Seriously?
B: Yeah – and we cook it in this. You put the water in the
lower part and then put this bit on top with the couscous
in it and cover it. See?

A: Yeah. I know what you mean. So, it’s like a steamer,
then.
B: Yeah, I guess so. And my mum said I had to bring one
with me!
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1
a I’ve forgotten the word for it. I used to know it.
b Does that make sense?

2
a You got tickets for what?
b Do you know what I mean?
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Unit 4 Recording 1 the other exams was OK, so …
B: Just embarrassing.
1 As she was getting up, she accidentally knocked the A: Exactly! I felt a bit stupid!
table.
2 They were trying to do too many things at once. Unit 4 Recording 3
3 He wasn’t looking where he was going and he L = Liz S = Sue
knocked into me. Conversation 1:
L: Honestly. I’ve just had enough of it, I really have.
Unit 4 Recording 2 S: Is it really that bad, Liz?
A: I once fell asleep in an exam! L: Listen. Last night, right, I was trying to sleep … it was
B: Oh, my word! How did you manage to do that? about 11 o’clock … and all I could hear was his music
A: Well, I was doing my final exams at university and for coming through the walls. Thump-thump-thump-thump.
one of them I didn’t really revise until the day before, so S: Woah! Who needs that? It’s enough to drive you mad.
I was studying all day and all night, you know, drinking So, did you go and say anything?
loads of coffee all the time to keep me going. L: Well, I tried to. I mean, I went out and knocked on his
B: You didn’t sleep at all? door, but he didn’t answer. He probably couldn’t even
A: A couple of hours in the evening – but, actually, I went hear me, it was that loud.
for a quick run in the morning and had a cold shower S: Oh!
and I basically thought I was OK. And then the first part L: So I just kept hitting the wall until in the end the music
of the exam went fine, too. They were mainly multiple- finally stopped … but it’s not good, is it? You can’t do
choice questions. that kind of thing every night.
B: OK. S: It’s really not. Have you tried talking to him normally? I
A: But then I came to some longer questions and I was mean, during the day or something, when nothing else
struggling a bit and I just closed my eyes to concentrate is happening.
… L: Yeah, I have, but he never listens. He just doesn’t think
B: Oh dear! he’s done anything wrong.
A: … and then the next thing I knew, a teacher was waking S: Well, in that case, you’re best calling the police the next
me up! time it happens. What else can you do? In situations like
B: How long were you asleep? that, it’s the only way to deal with some people.
A: It was the end of the exam! Conversation 2:
B: Oh no! So, what happened? Did you fail? S: It looked perfect when I first saw it online, but now it’s
A: Of course! I had to retake it. And luckily my average for here I’m not so sure.
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L: Hmm. Yeah. I can see what you mean. Conversation 4:
S: It’s the arms, isn’t it? They’re just a bit too short. L: I’m really sorry to have to phone and ask, but it’s the
L: Yeah. I think you’re right. They do look a little bit only way I’m going to be able to get home from here.
strange. S: That’s OK. What’re friends for? I’m sure we can sort
S: That’s the problem with not trying things on first, isn’t it? something out.
You just can’t tell if they’ll fit properly or not. I guess the L: It’s my own silly fault. I mean, I’ve forgotten the number
model who was wearing it on their website just had a so many times now. I really should write it down
different body shape to me. somewhere. I’m just worried someone would find it, you
L: Shorter arms! know.
S: Yeah. S: Yeah.
L: Maybe you should return it and get your money back. L: And I tried everything … well, almost everything,
S: Yeah, you’re probably right. obviously. 1–1–1–9. 9–9–9–1. 1–9–9–9. 9–1–1–1. And
L: Well, what would be the point of keeping it? Your arms after about my fourth try, the machine just ate my card!
aren’t going to shrink any time soon! Trust me. S: Oh no, that’s awful. Well, listen. Don’t worry. I’ll sort it
Conversation 3: out. I guess the best thing is if I buy you a plane ticket
L: You’re good with this kind of stuff, aren’t you Sue? Any from here and email it to you.
idea what I’ve done to it? L: Really? Would you be OK to do that?
S: Not without looking at it I don’t, no! When did it start S: Yeah, sure. It’s fine. I wouldn’t offer if it wasn’t. Just
acting strangely? make sure you pay me back when you can, though,
L: Last night. I’d used it earlier in the day, but then I was yeah?
downloading some stuff for work and the screen just L: You know I will! Thanks so much, Sue! Really! What
froze and it’s not been the same since then. would I do without you? I’d be a mess!
S: OK. Well, move out of the way and let me have a better
look at it. OK. Well, first let’s just try turning it off and Unit 4 Recording 4
turning it on again. L = Liz S = Sue
L: Why bother doing that? I’ve tried that already. It didn’t Conversation 1:
make any difference. L: Honestly. I’ve just had enough of it, I really have.
S: Well, let’s see. So off … wait … re-start … and now we S: Is it really that bad, Liz?
just choose this option here and … ta-da! Look, I’ve L: Listen. Last night, right, I was trying to sleep … it was
even found the files you were working on. about 11 o’clock … and all I could hear was his music
L: Wow! That’s like magic. coming through the walls. Thump-thump-thump-thump.
S: Woah! Who needs that? It’s enough to drive you mad.
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So, did you go and say anything? L: Maybe you should return it and get your money back.
L: Well, I tried to. I mean, I went out and knocked on his S: Yeah, you’re probably right.
door, but he didn’t answer. He probably couldn’t even L: Well, what would be the point of keeping it? Your arms
hear me, it was that loud. aren’t going to shrink any time soon! Trust me.
S: Oh! Conversation 3:
L: So I just kept hitting the wall until in the end the music L: You’re good with this kind of stuff, aren’t you Sue? Any
finally stopped … but it’s not good, is it? You can’t do idea what I’ve done to it?
that kind of thing every night. S: Not without looking at it I don’t, no! When did it start
S: It’s really not. Have you tried talking to him normally? I acting strangely?
mean, during the day or something, when nothing else L: Last night. I’d used it earlier in the day, but then I was
is happening. downloading some stuff for work and the screen just
L: Yeah, I have, but he never listens. He just doesn’t think froze and it’s not been the same since then.
he’s done anything wrong. S: OK. Well, move out of the way and let me have a better
S: Well, in that case, you’re best calling the police the next look at it. OK. Well, first let’s just try turning it off and
time it happens. What else can you do? In situations like turning it on again.
that, it’s the only way to deal with some people. L: Why bother doing that? I’ve tried that already. It didn’t
make any difference.

Unit 4 Recording 5 S: Well, let’s see. So off … wait … re-start … and now we
L = Liz S = Sue just choose this option here and … ta-da! Look, I’ve
Conversation 2: even found the files you were working on.
S: It looked perfect when I first saw it online, but now it’s L: Wow! That’s like magic.
here I’m not so sure. Conversation 4:
L: Hmm. Yeah. I can see what you mean. L: I’m really sorry to have to phone and ask, but it’s the
S: It’s the arms, isn’t it? They’re just a bit too short. only way I’m going to be able to get home from here.
L: Yeah. I think you’re right. They do look a little bit S: That’s OK. What’re friends for? I’m sure we can sort
strange. something out.
S: That’s the problem with not trying things on first, isn’t it? L: It’s my own silly fault. I mean, I’ve forgotten the number
You just can’t tell if they’ll fit properly or not. I guess the so many times now. I really should write it down
model who was wearing it on their website just had a somewhere. I’m just worried someone would find it, you
different body shape to me. know.
L: Shorter arms! S: Yeah.
S: Yeah. L: And I tried everything … well, almost everything,
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obviously. 1–1–1–9. 9–9–9–1. 1–9–9–9. 9–1–1–1. And A: Oh, it was really funny. These two students were
after about my fourth try, the machine just ate my card! coming home after a night out somewhere and they
S: Oh no, that’s awful. Well, listen. Don’t worry. I’ll sort it suddenly saw this guy stuck – upside down – with his
out. I guess the best thing is if I buy you a plane ticket legs trapped in a window.
from here and email it to you. B: What? I don’t get it. I mean, how did that happen?
L: Really? Would you be OK to do that? A: I guess he’d tried to climb in through the window and it
S: Yeah, sure. It’s fine. I wouldn’t offer if it wasn’t. Just had somehow closed and trapped him, so he was just
make sure you pay me back when you can, though, stuck there.
yeah? B: Seriously? So what did they do?
L: You know I will! Thanks so much, Sue! Really! What A: Well, this is the funny bit. They started talking to him
would I do without you? I’d be a mess! and realised what had happened, and decided to call
the police. But first they made a video of him and took
Unit 4 Recording 6 loads of photos!
1 Why on earth would I want to do that? B: That’s not very nice!
2 Go on, then. Why not? A: And then when the police came, they did exactly the
3 What’s the point of trying? same!
4 Did you really expect anything else from him? B: Well, that’s not very professional.
5 Do you want to teach the class today? A: Come on! It’s funny. And it’s his own fault for breaking
6 What have they ever done for us? in! Anyway, when they finally freed him, he said he’d
been there for five hours or something!

Unit 4 Recording 7 B: Sorry, but I just think it’s cruel to leave someone like
1 We’d reported it four times before the police finally that while you’re making fun of them. No one deserves
came round. that.
2 He’d been to jail several times before.
3 I couldn’t believe they hadn’t arrested him before. Unit 4 Recording 9

4 It was scary because nothing like that’d ever happened Conversation 1
to me before. M = Michael B = Brian
M: Hi, is that Brian?

Unit 4 Recording 8 B: Speaking.
A: Did you see that thing about the guy who got stuck M:Hi, this is Michael Jackson. I came in about a month or
trying to break in at a university? so ago and bought a car from you.
B: No. What was that? B: Yeah, yeah. I remember. Hard name to forget!
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M:Yes, well, it can be helpful sometimes! It’s good to be serious fault with the screen.
remembered. And maybe you’ll remember that you said W:Listen. When I came in last week, I explained the
the car was running well. problem and asked if it could be sorted out – and was
B: You tested it, didn’t you? You took it out and drove it told yes!
around a bit. M:Well, obviously, we didn’t have all the information at that
M:Yeah, well, we didn’t go far … and the other day I broke time and …
down on the motorway. There was smoke coming out of W:Look. I’ve come a long way today to collect this and I
the engine. have plenty of other things to get done, so I really don’t
B: Oh … need this! Please just give me the phone back and I’ll
M:And the guys at the garage told me the engine had gone take it elsewhere.
and that it wasn’t worth spending money fixing it! M:If you could just give us a few more hours, I’m sure we
B: Right … and what’s your point? could …
M:Well, you sold me a pile of rubbish! W:I’m sorry, but you’re not listening to me! When I called
B: Whoa, whoa. Now wait a minute. I was one hundred yesterday, the guy I spoke to told me he’d fixed it that
percent honest with you. I told you it’d had some morning – and now you’re telling me that he hasn’t! I
problems with the gears and it might not go on forever. can’t believe a word you say!
And I gave you a special deal! It’s not like you were Conversation 3
overcharged or anything! I mean, it was only five P = Phone F = Frankie C = Customer
hundred, wasn’t it? What did you expect for that price? P: … for flight times, press 5. For baggage reclaim, press 6
A full lifetime guarantee? …

Conversation 2 F: Hello. You’re through to Frankie. How can I help you
W = Woman M = Man today?
W: Hello there. I’m here to pick up my mobile phone. I C: Hi. Yeah, I called the other day and … um … well, I’m
brought it in last week with a cracked screen. I’m sure I phoning about some luggage that was lost on my
have a ticket here somewhere. Yeah. Here you are. holiday.
M: Thanks. Let me just check. Right. Um … well, I’m sorry, F: OK. Well, I’m here to help. Let’s see. Do you have a
but I’m afraid it’s not actually ready yet. reference number?
W:You’re kidding me, aren’t you? I called yesterday and C: Yeah, it’s TKH689022NM. Um … actually, the person I
the person I spoke to said it would be fine for me to spoke to told me they’d found my luggage in Paris, I
collect it today. think, and he said they were going to deliver it to my
M:Right. Well, I’m very sorry to hear that. I’m not sure why home, but it didn’t turn up and I haven’t heard anything
they said that, because it says on your file that there’s a since and that was three days ago now.
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F: OK. Let me just check our records. Yeah, it says here it Unit 4 Recording 12
was sent to an address in Barbados. Conversation 1
C: Really? That’s very strange. I told them that’s the wrong A: I know it’s a big step. I mean, I’ve been there almost 12
address when I rang before. That’s where I flew from, years now, but over the last few years things have just
you see, and I’m home now. Oh dear, oh dear. What a gone from bad to worse, you know, and I just can’t take
mess! any more of it. I’ve had enough of it all. I honestly just
F: I’m sure we can sort it all out. think it’s time for a change.
C: Well … I’d be very grateful if you could. B: Well, you sound like you’ve made up your mind.
A: I have, yeah. I mean, obviously, I’ll miss some of the

Unit 4 Recording 10 friends I’ve made there, but I can still see them outside
1 You said the car was running well. of work, can’t I?
2 The garage told me the engine had gone and that it B: Yes, of course.
wasn’t worth spending money fixing it. A: And to be honest, I can’t wait to get started on the next
3 I told you it'd had some problems with the gears and part of my life. It’s like a whole new beginning! It’s going
it might not go on forever. to be brilliant!
4 I called yesterday and the person I spoke to said it B: Well, good luck with everything. I really hope it all goes
would be fine for me to collect it today. well.
5 I explained the problem and asked if it could be A: Thanks. I’m sure it’ll all be just fine!
sorted out. Conversation 2
6 The guy I spoke to told me he’d fixed it. A: What’s up?
7 The person I spoke to told me they'd found my luggage B: Oh, it’s nothing. It’s just me being silly. I’ll be alright in a
in Paris, I think, and he said they were going to deliver minute. I’ve just had a bit of bad news, that’s all.
it to my home. A: Oh no! I’m sorry to hear that.
8 I told them that’s the wrong address when I rang before. B: Yeah. I don’t know if I told you, but we went to look at a
flat last month …

Unit 4 Recording 11 A: Yes, I remember you saying.
1 You told me it’d be fine. B: Well, we really liked it, but I’ve just heard that we didn’t
2 You said you were the best! get it.
3 He claimed he’d already done it. A: Seriously? What a pain!
4 I was told they were waiting for a part. B: I know!
A: So, what happened? Last time we spoke, it sounded like
it was definite. I thought the deal was done.

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B: Well, we thought it was. We saw it, and liked it, and really not sure I’ll be able to find anything.
offered what we thought was a good price. And the A: Hey, there’s no point worrying about that just yet. One
owner said fine, so … step at a time, you know?
A: Right. I remember. B: I guess.
B: But then he called us this morning and said he’s had a A: And well done again. We should go out and celebrate!
better offer and so it’s not for sale anymore. So, he’s
basically sold it to somebody else! Unit 4 Recording 13

A: He’s done what? Are sellers really allowed to do that 1 That’s amazing! I bet you’re really proud of her.
kind of thing? 2 That’s awful! I hope you feel better soon.
B: Seems like it! 3 Are you planning to go out and celebrate?
A: I bet you’re really annoyed! 4 Oh no! I bet that wasn’t much fun.
B: Yes, I am, but what can you do? We’ll just have to start 5 That’s great news. I bet you’re really excited.
looking again. 6 So what are you going to do next, then?
A: Oh, you poor thing! That’s awful. 7 That’s brilliant. I’m really pleased to hear that.
Conversation 3: 8 How come you decided to do that, then?
A: You’re in a good mood today. 9 Don’t worry. I’m sure everything will be fine.
B: I am, yeah. With good reason. 10 So what’s happened? Are there any new
A: Yeah? What’s going on, then? developments?
B: Ah, I don’t know if I mentioned it or not, but I’ve been

studying part-time to become a fitness coach …
A: Oh really? Wow! I don’t remember you telling me, but I
may have just forgotten.
B: Well, anyway, I took my final exams last month … and
I’ve just got my results …
A: And?
B: And I passed. With top grades. I can’t believe it.
A: Ah, congratulations! That’s amazing. I bet you’re
delighted.
B: I am. It’s really made my day.
A: So what happens next?
B: Well, that’s the scary bit, I guess. I need to start looking
for a job, but it’s a very competitive field, I mean, I’m
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Unit 5 Recording 1 J: So, what’re your plans for the future?
1 I’m going to apply for a job with them. O: I’m glad you asked me that. We’re actually planning to
2 She’s going to set up her own business. expand. We’re going to start working with Spanish as
3 We’ll break even in a year or two. well. It’s such a popular language now. We’ll soon be
4 I think you’ll make a nice profit on that. offering three languages – all at our usual high level!
5 It’s not going to happen. They’ll never do it. J: That sounds great. Good luck with it.

J = Journalist O = Oleg 1 So far, I’ve had three interviews.
J: So, what do you do, Oleg? 2 I haven’t even had time to think about it.
O: Well, I run my own translation company. Mostly, we 3 I’ve only looked at three different places.
translate famous books from Russian to English and 4 She still hasn’t decided.
English to Russian, but we also translate some 5 They’ve just opened a new shop.
newspaper articles as well.
J: OK, interesting. And how long’ve you been doing that?

Unit 5 Recording 4
O: Well, I started doing it on my own almost fifteen years A: Have you found a new place to live yet?
ago, but I only set up the company three years ago, so B: Oh, haven’t I told you? We found a place in town a while
we’re actually quite new. ago. We’ve just moved, actually.
J: How’s the company doing at the moment? A: Oh, that’s great. And how’s it all going?
O: That’s a good question. I’ll need to think about that. I B: OK, but there are still some things to sort out.
guess we’re doing OK. I employ twelve people full-time A: I can imagine.
and six more part-time, but to be honest, I’m a bit B: The first thing is we’re sleeping on the sofa at the
worried about things. moment because our old bed was too big to get into the
J: Why’s that? bedroom.
O: Well, technology makes our life harder. Lots of people A: Oh no! What have you done with it?
just use online translation sites, even though we offer a B: We had to get rid of it!
much better service. People don’t pay as much as they A: What a shame!
did in the past because they know they can get things B: I know! And there’s a problem with the roof that still
for free on the internet. hasn’t been repaired.
J: That must make life hard. A: Oh dear. It sounds like a bit of a mess?
O: It does. But it also means we just have to try even B: No – it’s not that bad. I’ve got all the wifi and electricity
harder! and that stuff connected. And we’d already painted the
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place before we moved in, so it’s actually looking good. but actually, she brings home a book to read with us
My parents like it anyway –so it must be OK. most days as well.
A: That’s true. So are you going to have a party? O: Well, obviously, I read with my son, but I don’t see that
B: Maybe, but I haven’t met the neighbours yet, so maybe as homework. That’s just being a parent.
we’ll wait for a while. F: Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, though, is it? I
mean, lots of children don’t have that support from their

Unit 5 Recording 5 parents, so it’s good to encourage reading. The real
C = Chair O = Olga F = Franny J = Josh problem is that if they set too much homework, it puts
C: So, Olga, you’ve got a child at school here and I know lots of kids off studying.
you’re a bit concerned about the teacher’s approach. O: But if you give more homework, you demand more, you
O: Yes, from a Russian perspective, I don’t think they teach set a higher standard.
enough here – there’s too much play. And generally, F: Hmm. I’m not so sure.
teachers don’t set enough homework – not as much as C: What about you, Josh? As someone who’s still at
they would back home anyway. school, what do you think?
C: Franny, what do you think? J: Unfortunately, I’m having to do quite a lot of
F: Actually, when I trained as a teacher, the research said homework at the moment, because I have exams soon,
that basically homework makes no difference to but luckily, I didn’t have much before now. I actually
children’s progress. don’t get the point of homework, though. I mean, I think
O: Personally, I find that difficult to believe. about my parents. They go to work for seven hours or
C: Yeah, I’ve heard that, too. But I think it depends on the whatever and then they come home. They don’t have to
age. So it may benefit secondary school kids, but not do more work.
primary. I guess you’re talking about primary, though, F: Apart from cooking, washing …
Olga. Right? J: You know what I mean! I mean, they don’t have to do
O: Yes, but apparently, it’s the same here with secondary more of their job. I go to school for six hours every day. I
school. I have a friend who has a 14-year-old and she do my job. That should be enough time for studying.
says he doesn’t get enough homework either. And half the time, homework is just doing the same as
C: So, Olga, when you say not enough, what do you we did in class. It puts too much pressure on us!
mean? O: Yes, but it’s important to repeat things. That’s how it
O: Well, my son might get a few words to learn how to spell sticks in your head! I mean, as you study for your
each week, but that’s about it. Obviously, he’s not exams, you’ll be repeating things, right?
getting enough homework. F: Yes, and in terms of remembering stuff, as a rule,
C: In terms of things to learn, that’s similar for my daughter, studying a little every day is better than doing a lot of
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revision just before an exam. Unit 5 Recording 8

J: But I get that at school – anyway, I thought you were Lecturer:
against homework! PISA is an international study which tests 15-year-old
F: Generally, I am. I just don’t think you should try and students from around the world to compare the standard of
remember everything just before a test either. education in different countries. Over recent years, some
C: OK! Let’s move on to another subject – class sizes. countries have suffered a so-called PISA shock. PISA
Surprisingly, research seems to show that having a shock is where rich countries, such as Japan and the US,
smaller class size also makes very little difference to perform surprisingly badly in the PISA tests, which then
students’ grades. causes a lot of debate about the education system. For
All: Really? example, Japan changed its education policies because of
their lower scores in 2003. Another response to PISA

Unit 5 Recording 6 shock has been to visit Finland because they generally do
1 Generally, teachers don’t set enough homework – not very well in the PISA tests. In fact, so many people have
as much as they would back home anyway. been to Finland to study the education system, it is
2 Actually, when I trained as a teacher, the research said sometimes called PISA tourism!
that basically homework makes no difference to So, in this lecture I’m going to tell you more about the
children’s progress. Finnish education system and explain its three key values:
3 Personally, I find that difficult to believe. firstly, equal opportunities for all; secondly, showing trust;
4 Yes, but apparently it’s the same here with secondary and thirdly, encouraging learning for life.
school.
5 Obviously, he’s not getting enough homework. Unit 5 Recording 9

6 Unfortunately, I’m having to do quite a lot of homework Lecturer:
at the moment, … but luckily, I didn’t have much before So, let’s look at equal opportunities. All education in
now. Finland is free at all levels and rich and poor mix in the
same schools. Most students stay in the same local school

Unit 5 Recording 7 – usually the one nearest to their home – from the ages of
1 Obviously, it’s a good idea. seven to sixteen. There is very little difference between
2 It’s a nice idea, but unfortunately, it doesn’t work. schools in terms of standards, and the schools themselves
3 Actually, class size doesn’t make that much difference. never use streaming. Streaming, which is similar to setting,
4 Basically, I disagree with the whole idea. is where students in the same year at school are divided
into groups of a similar level or ability. And those groups
stay together for all lessons. The idea of streaming is that if
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all the students in the class are of a similar ability, teachers writing when they are seven. The hope is that by this stage
can give the right level of help for students to improve. they feel positive about learning.
In Finland, all the teaching is in mixed-level groups. The three values of equality of opportunity, trust and
However, every pupil has the right to get extra individual learning for life can now be seen in a new kind of teaching
attention and many students have some one-to-one which is being used in Finland, called phenomenon-based
classes at school. There is also some evidence that having learning. Phenomenon-based learning is very similar to
mixed-level groups helps weaker students. Certainly, in topic-based teaching. It’s where students don’t have
Finland the difference between the best and worst students lessons in a traditional subject, like physics or history, but
is very small. instead study a ‘phenomenon’ or topic, such as sound or
The second value is trust. Both students and teachers are love. When the students explore the topic, they usually
given the freedom to do their jobs. Students have very little cover several different subject areas. For example, the
homework and are trusted to learn for themselves. For topic of sound might include physics, maths, music and
teachers, there is a general guide to what must be covered biology – even drama. Students are often trusted to choose
in class, but they have a lot of choice about what to teach. the topics and the teacher guides the students, so they
Unlike some countries, the government doesn’t judge cover everything they need to know. Many countries will be
individual teachers or schools. It sets some tests for watching to see how successful these changes are.
students, to check the general standard of learning but it
doesn’t use these tests to compare the best and worst Unit 5 Recording 10
schools. Teachers are trusted to check students’ progress
and find ways to help students who are struggling. Part of Lecturer:
the reason they are trusted is that all teachers have to There is very little difference between schools in terms of
have a Master’s and they do courses and training all standards, and the schools themselves never use
through their teaching career. streaming. Streaming, which is similar to setting, is where
The idea of learning for life is the third important part of the students in the same year at school are divided into
Finnish education system. In other words, encouraging groups of a similar level or ability. And those groups stay
people to see learning as important for their whole life. together for all lessons. The idea of streaming is that if all
Finns see the first few years of childhood as being the the students in the class are of a similar ability, teachers
essential time to create an interest in learning. Parents can give the right level of help for students to improve.
are given free books to read to their young children. There The three values of equality of opportunity, trust and
is also free nursery education with lots of activities and play learning for life can now be seen in a new kind of teaching
that encourage children to explore the world around them. which is being used in Finland, called phenomenon-based
Children start primary school and lessons in reading and learning. Phenomenon-based learning is very similar to
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topic-based teaching. It’s where students don’t have you can order easily from the comfort of your own
lessons in a traditional subject, like physics or history, but home?

instead study a ‘phenomenon’ or topic, such as sound or
M:I don’t know. It is easy to order online, sure, but it’s not
love. When the students explore the topic, they usually
always convenient to get what you’ve ordered, is it? I
cover several different subject areas. For example, the
topic of sound might include physics, maths, music and mean, how often do you have to wait for the delivery?
biology – even drama. Then they don’t turn up or you’re out and you have to
pick it up somewhere. It’s almost easier to go into town.

Unit 5 Recording 11
W:That’s true, but obviously most people don’t think so or
W = Woman M = Man
W:Did you see there are two more shops that have there’s some other reason they’re not going there.
closed on the High Street? M: It’s sad.
M:Really? Which ones? W:Up to a point. I feel bad for the people who were
working there, but I just think it’s life. Nothing stays the
W:The card shop and Pages.
same! Most of the shops that have closed down have
M:Pages? No way! I loved that shop. You could get all
just failed to adapt to modern life.
kinds of stuff in there.
M:You might be right, but it’s depressing seeing the empty
W:I suppose, but when was the last time you went there?
shops and it attracts bad people and it leads to crime.
M:Fair point. It’s been a while.
W:Absolutely, but they could replace the shops with cafés
W:You just don’t need these shops anymore. We’ve got
or an arts centre.
the internet instead.
M:Yeah, I half agree, but part of me just wants those old
M:Yeah, it’s partly to do with that. It is often cheaper online
shops – and the street market we used to have.
– but then the government doesn’t help by having such
W:But not enough to go to them!
high taxes on these shops.
M:I know – but there are loads of cafés already. Do we
W:Sure, but even if it was the same price, the internet is
just more convenient. People don’t want to go into town need any more?
to shop. W:So replace them with houses … or a library – it could be
M:I’m not so sure that’s true. People still go to the big anything! You just don’t like change.
shopping centre. M:I suppose. Anyway, what do you fancy doing later? …
W:Yes, but they can drive there. Why walk into town when
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Unit 5 Recording 12
1
Fair point.
2
Yeah, it’s partly to do with that.

3
I’m not so sure that’s true.

4
Up to a point.
5
You might be right.

6
Yeah, I half agree.

7
I suppose.
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Unit 6 Recording 1 a problem with our car. Could you recommend a garage
1 It’s been cancelled. or mechanic?
2 It’ll be shown on Sunday night. R: Oh, right. What’s the problem?
3 He’s being paid millions. M:Basically, the gears aren’t working properly and I need
4 The last series was filmed in Tunisia. to get them fixed.
R: I see. Well, I’m afraid I don’t really know anyone near
Unit 6 Recording 2 here. The place I have my car repaired is good, but it’s
A: Have you seen Matilda? the other side of town.
B: Oh yeah. I love that film. M:That’s OK. I can still drive it. I just want someone
A: Me too. I used to watch it all the time when I was young. reliable – you know what I mean?
I’ve probably seen it 20 times. R: Of course. He’s an honest guy, quite efficient –
B: Really? reasonable prices. I’ve been using him for years.
A: Yeah. I still love that scene where the boy is forced to M:That’s what I need.
eat that massive chocolate cake. R: Do you want me to give him a ring?
B: Oh yeah. It’s great. It’s done so well. It’s hilarious. M: Please. That’d be great.
A: So, have you seen any of that series The Blue Planet? Conversation 2
B: No. What is it? A: Where did you get your hair done?
A: It’s this nature documentary series that’s being shown B: A place on Hope Street. Why?
on Channel 1 at the moment. A: I need to get mine done and yours is really nice.
B: I don’t really like those kinds of programmes. I find them B: Oh. Thank you! Yeah. There’s a guy there called Paco
a bit dull. who does mine.
A: Really? This is absolutely amazing! The filming is just A: Is he expensive?
unbelievable. They get so close. There was an B: He’s reasonable. He cuts it really well, so it keeps its
underwater scene last night with blue whales, which shape well, you know. What are you thinking of having
was just great. done?
B: Right. Whatever. Not my kind of thing, I’m afraid. A: I don’t know. I’m a bit bored of having long hair. What do
you think?
Unit 6 Recording 3 B: Well, why don’t you get it cut really short? I think it
Conversation 1 would suit you.
R = Receptionist M = Man A: Yeah? I have had it short before. I think I have a photo
R: Yes. Sir. How can I help you? on my phone somewhere. Yeah, look. Here.
M: Hi. Yeah. We’re staying here for the night and we’ve got B: Wow! You look great – and blonde!
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A: Yes! That’s my natural colour. F: OK. That’s quite new. How long have you had it?
B: Anyway, you should ask Paco. He gives good advice L: A couple of months. It’s been fine, but it just stopped
and he knows what he’s doing. working today for some reason.
F: And is it all the keys or just some of them?

Unit 6 Recording 4 L: Well, it actually started with one or two and now it
doesn’t seem to work at all.

Welcome to Dill Computers. Calls may be checked and F: OK. And have you turned it on and off?
recorded for quality and training purposes. L: Yep, no good.
If you are calling about an existing order, please press 1. F: OK. So Loretta, can you see the little window icon in the
To purchase a new item, press 2. bottom left-hand corner?
For technical problems, please press 3. L: Yeah.
If you have just received your order and have a F: Well can you click on that and then open settings.
non-technical question, press 4. L: I’m not sure I know what that is.
To speak to the operator or a particular member of staff, F: Oh, right. Well, it’s the cog icon – it’s like a little circle or
press 5. a wheel. You got that?
To hear these options again, please press the hash key. L: Yeah.
F: OK. So, click on that and then can you click on where it
says ‘devices’ for me? It’s about halfway down the list.
Unit 6 Recording 5 See it?
F = Freya L = Loretta L: Yeah … OK.
F: Hello. You’re through to technical support. My name’s F: OK, so Loretta, can you see anywhere it says ‘keyboard’
Freya. Could I have your name and number to begin or can you see a keyboard sign?
with – in case I have to call you back. L: Yeah.
L: Yeah. Sure. It’s Loretta Garrison and my number is F: Is there a warning sign by it at all? Like a yellow sign
0741567636. with an exclamation mark?
F: OK. That’s great. So, do you mind if I call you Loretta, L: No. Should there be?
Ms Garrison? F: Well, you would only get that sign if you had a virus. Do
L: No, that’s fine – better than Ms Garrison! you have virus protection?
F: OK, so Loretta, what can I help you with today? L: Sorry, what do you mean?
L: Well, the keyboard on my laptop has stopped working. F: Virus protection will protect you from any internet
F: OK. Can you tell me the type of laptop you’ve got? viruses going round. It’s the shield thing with the green
L: Yeah, it’s an LX60. tick. It should be at the bottom of the screen.
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L: Oh yes, I see it. Unit 6 Recording 6

F: OK, so it looks like you are protected. I guess the last F = Freya L = Loretta
thing you could do is just check the battery, which is F: Hello. Loretta. This is Freya from Dill.
inside the computer at the back. Just taking it out and L: Oh right. Yeah. Great. So, it seems to have worked!
putting it back in occasionally works. F: Really?! That’s great. It actually doesn’t work that often!
L: OK, so how do I do that? L: Well, it’s clearly my lucky day!
F: OK, just unplug it, if it’s plugged in at all. F: Looks that way. So, is there anything else I can help you
L: OK … one sec … with today, Loretta?
F: Right, so switch it off – the actual laptop – and turn it L: No thanks. You’ve been a great help.
over. F: No problem. Have a good day now.
L: One sec … Sorry … L: You too. Thanks. … oh wait, what … oh, no, not again!!
F: OK, have you turned it over?
L: Yeah … Unit 6 Recording 7

F: Can you see a little thing in one of the corners that’s Conversation 1
keeping the battery compartment closed? A: So how’re you feeling about the World Cup? What do
L: Yeah … you think our chances are?
F: So just move that back and hold it. And the battery B: Not great, to be honest. Did you see that Kane has
should come out. injured his knee quite badly?
L: It’s not coming out … A: Is it really that bad? I heard there’s a chance he could
F: You need to hold it back for a few seconds. recover.
L: Oh, right. Yeah … it’s there. B: I guess he might, but I don’t think so. It seems to be a
F: So just take the battery out completely and leave it for bit more serious than that.
five or ten minutes. Then put it back in and reboot it – A: That’s a shame. I thought we had a chance this time
just turn it back on again. with him scoring so many goals.
L: OK. B: Really? You know what we’re like. We never do as well
F: I’ll ring you back in 15 minutes to see if it’s worked and if as we should.
not, I can take your details and arrange for the laptop to A: Well, I doubt we’ll win it now anyway. We’ll probably
be picked up. lose to the first good team we play, as usual.
L:OK. Thanks. Fingers crossed. B: We’re bound to!
A: So who do you think will win?
B: I’ve got a good feeling about Spain. They’re playing
really well. And Brazil are looking good this year, too.
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A: Yeah, I think Brazil will definitely win. B: Yeah, but anyway, I think it’s safe to say that the
Conversation 2 temperature’s unlikely to suddenly drop a lot.
A: Did you hear that? A: Hmm. Yeah, but you never know. I think I’ll take one just
B: I know. It’s shocking news! The millions they’ve wasted! in case.
A: So do you think she’ll quit her job? B: Honestly, why do you even bother to ask me?
B: I think it seems likely now, yeah. I mean, she’s under so
much pressure. Unit 6 Recording 8

A: So who do you think is going to win the election? I mean
the Popular Party probably won’t win outright, will they? 1 I heard there’s a chance he could recover.
B: I doubt it. Not after everything that’s happened. But you 2 I guess he might, but I don’t think so.
never know. 3 I doubt we’ll win it now anyway.
A: What about the Greens? 4 We’ll probably lose to the first good team we play.
B: Well, hopefully they’ll win. I mean, they’re doing well in 5 I think Brazil will definitely win.
the polls, but can you trust the polls? People seem to 6 The Popular Party probably won’t win outright, will they?
vote differently to what they tell the opinion polls. 7 There’s a good chance that’ll happen.
A: That’s true. They haven’t always been that reliable. 8 The weather's bound to change.
What if there isn’t one clear winner? What then? 9 The temperature’s unlikely to suddenly drop a lot.
B: Well, that’s the problem, isn’t it? I mean, there’s a good
chance that’ll happen, and then the Popular Party may Unit 6 Recording 9
well be able to form a government with someone else Conversation 1
again. T = Tomas W = Mr Walkley
A: I hope not. T: Hello, is that Mr Walkley?
B: Stranger things have happened. W:Speaking.
Conversation 3 T: Hi, this is Tomas from Package Power. I’m just ringing
A: Do you think I’ll need a jacket while we’re there? to say I’m afraid we won’t be able to deliver your new
B: I doubt it. I read that it’s still going to be really hot next fridge today.
week and it hasn’t rained for weeks. W:You’re joking. I took the day off work.
A: Well, that’s what I thought, but I never have any luck T: I’m terribly sorry, but there’s been a road accident, so
with things like this, so the weather’s bound to change. our driver’s late.
B: I’m not sure the people who live there would see that as W:Are you sure they can’t be here today?
a bad thing! T: I’m afraid not. He would if he could, but I’m afraid it’s
A: I guess, but you know what I mean. impossible. The police say it could take hours to clear.
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There really is nothing we can do about it. I can only Conversation 3
apologise again. T = Tomas D = Dom
W:I guess these things happen. Although I did actually D: Hey Tomas. How’s it going?
order this two weeks ago. T: Not great – that’s why I’m phoning. I’m afraid we won’t
T: Yes, I realise. I’m afraid several drivers are sick at the be able to come this weekend.
moment, so we are a bit behind. D: Oh, no! What’s up?
W:Well, at least you’ve phoned sooner rather than later. T: I have to work.
T: Thanks for being so understanding. I’ll let you know as D: Oh, no! Really?
soon as we can sort out a new time. And I will make it a T: Yeah, we’re short of staff and we have a lot of work to
priority. finish. I’m sorry. I really can’t get out of it.

Conversation 2 D: What a shame! I had tickets for a musical.
T = Tomas C = Carol T: I know. I’m really sorry. I’ll give you the money for it.
T: Sorry I’m late. It’s been a nightmare at work and there D: Don’t be silly. I’m sure I’ll be able to find someone else
was a problem on the train home. to go. It is what it is.
C: I was beginning to worry. T: Thanks. I’ll make it up to you.
T: I know. I’m really sorry. My phone was out of battery. D: Don’t worry about it. Take it easy.
C: Well, at least you’re here now. I saved you some dinner.
T: Thanks. Unit 6 Recording 10

C: So, did you ask if you could take the day off work on I’m terribly sorry.
Saturday? I can only apologise
T: Oh no! I forgot! There really is nothing we can do about it.
C: Oh Tomas! You said you’d do it. I would if I could, but I’m afraid it’s impossible.
T: I was about to go and speak to the boss and something I’ll make it a priority.
unexpected happened and I just forgot. I’ll do it Let me assure you that it will not happen again.
tomorrow, I promise.
C: You’ve been saying that for the past two weeks!
T: I know, but it’s been so crazy at work I’ve hardly had
time to think.
C: I know, but we won’t be able to go and see Dom if you
don’t ask.
T: I’ll do it. Honestly!
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Unit 7 Recording 1 very pale. When did it start to feel bad?
D = Doctor P = Patient P: Well, the thing is, you see, I stopped smoking at the
Conversation 1 start of the year and it started feeling sore a few days
D: So what seems to be the problem? after that, so I was wondering if it’s connected at all.
P: It’s my leg, doctor. I was reading about it online and D: It could be, I suppose. Well done for stopping, though.
think I must’ve strained a muscle or something. I keep It’s never too late. Right. I just need to take your
getting this pain all down here … and it’s particularly temperature … OK. Well, that’s rather high.
bad down the side of my leg. P: OK.
D: Well, let’s have a look at it, shall we? Can you just try to D: And can you just breathe in and then out for me,
bend your leg? Yeah, like that. Good. And how does please? OK. And again. Right. And do you feel stiff at
that feel? all? Your neck? Or shoulders?
P: Not great, to be honest. It hurts here – and here. P: A little bit, now you mention it, doctor, yeah.
D: OK. And how long has it been like this? D: So … I think you’ve caught an infection that’s going
P: It started feeling a bit strange a week or two ago, but it round. Nothing to do with the smoking!
only began to really hurt a couple of days ago. P: That’s a relief.
D: And have you done any heavy lifting or any sport or D: I’ll write you a prescription for some tablets that will help
anything in the last couple of weeks? with the infection. Over the next five days, take two
P: Well, I go to the gym most days after work and I do tablets four times a day and that should help.
weights quite a lot, so … P: OK.
D: Right. Well, I’d strongly suggest taking a break from that D: And you need to avoid doing anything too physical.
for a while. You’ve clearly hurt your lower back P: That’ll be easy!
somehow. D: And you might want to consider taking some time off
P: My back? But it’s my leg that hurts. work as well, if you can.
D: Yes, but when you injure your back – for example when P: Not sure that’ll be possible, but I promise to try.
doing weights – then the pain often starts in your lower
leg and you really need to rest it and give it time to heal.
Unit 7 Recording 2
Conversation 2 1 I keep getting this pain all down here.
D: Hello there. How can I help? 2 It started feeling a bit strange a week or two ago.
P: Oh, hello. Thanks for finding the time to see me. 3 I’d strongly suggest taking a break from that.
D: That’s OK. What seems to be the problem? 4 When did it start to feel bad?
P: It’s my throat. It’s been really sore for a while now. 5 I just need to take your temperature.
D: Yes. You don’t sound great, I have to say. And you’re 6 And you need to avoid doing anything too physical.
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7 And you might want to consider taking some time off Z: Yeah, but why would he?
work as well, if you can. K: True. Do you know if he’s seeing anyone?
8 I promise to try. Z: Why? Are you interested?
K: Nooo! I just wondered if … er … that’s where his money

Unit 7 Recording 3 comes from – maybe.
K = Keisha Z = Zara Z: If you’re not interested in him, why have you gone red?
Conversation 1 K: I haven’t!
K: Zara, you’re getting a coffee for Jim, right? Z: Hey, be careful. Maybe he’s putting it all on his credit
Z: Yeah, yeah. But I don’t know if he takes milk. Does he? card and he’s actually completely in debt.
K: Er … no … wait … yes, he does. He does. K: Good point … not that I’m interested.
Z: Are you sure? Conversation 3
K: Yeah, he does. I bought him one yesterday. K: Are you free?

Z: Does he ever buy his own? Z: What’s up? You look annoyed.
K: I don’t think so. He always claims he has no cash! K: Yeah well, I just discovered how much Jim earns.
Z: I doubt he’s that poor. Talking of which, do you think you Z: Same as us, no?
could lend me a pound? K: No! He just told me he earns fourteen pounds an hour!
K: Sure. Z: What? That’s over a pound more than we earn.
Conversation 2 K: Exactly!
Z: Keisha? Are you coming for lunch? Z: And why did he suddenly tell you this?
K: Yeah. Shall we go to the park? K: Well, I was getting him a coffee – again – and I made
Z: Sure. Which reminds me, I saw that guy Matthew from some comment and he said that he’s saving to buy a flat
our Spanish class the other day. and he hardly has anything left after paying rent – only
K: In the park? earning fourteen pounds an hour.
Z: Well, near there. It was Tuesday afternoon. And he was Z: Only! I mean, we’re doing the same job.
putting a whole load of bags with designer labels into K: More or less. I mean, I guess he does more finance
stuff.
that sports car he has.
Z: No, come on! We do more sales – we do the same
K: Do you know what he actually does for a living? I mean,
amount of work, same responsibility!
how does he afford to drive round in that car and go
K: No, I know, … you’re right.
shopping on a Tuesday afternoon?
Z: You’re too nice! I bet you bought him that coffee, too!
Z: No idea. But whatever job he has, it must pay well … or
K: … He said he’d owe me one …
he’s from a wealthy family.
Z: Keisha!!
K: He hasn’t mentioned it.
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K: I know … that much or more.
Z: I think we should complain. A: Just for kicking a football around?
K: Really? Do you think it’ll make a difference? B: I know, but I guess he can only earn that for a short
Z: Well, what else can we do? time.
A: Hey, one month would be enough for life!

Unit 7 Recording 4 B: Yeah. I guess. What would you do about it though?
a I doubt he’s that poor. A: I don’t know. Have a maximum salary or something.
b I bet you bought him that coffee, too! B: Really? I’m not so sure. I think if you pay your taxes, it
c I guess he does more finance stuff . doesn’t really matter how much anyone earns.
d I think we should complain.
e He said that he’s saving to buy a flat. Unit 7 Recording 7

f He just told me he earns fourteen pounds an hour! A = Aiden B = Burak
g I don’t know if he takes milk. A: There was a really interesting programme on last night
h Do you know what he actually does for a living? about the move towards a cashless society. Did you see
i Do you think it’ll make a difference? it, Burak?
B: No. I missed that. But I was talking to a friend of mine in

Unit 7 Recording 5 Sweden the other day and he said almost everyone he
1 I didn’t know they were married. knows there has pretty much stopped using cash
2 Do you think we could take one? altogether.
3 I wonder what he’s doing now. A: Yeah, they mentioned Sweden. They said that there
4 I discovered he lives on my street! were even homeless people who were taking cashless
payments there.
Unit 7 Recording 6 B: Like guys on the street taking cards?
A: Do you know who Neymar is? A: Yeah – apparently.
B: Of course, the footballer! B: How do they do that?
A: Do you know how much he earns? A: I’m not absolutely sure – maybe they carry some sort of
B: No. card reader around.
A: Apparently, he gets something like 700,000 euros a B: A card reader? Seems a bit unlikely.
week! A: I don’t know – or maybe it’s just with a mobile.
B: Wow! That’s incredible. Imagine you were that wealthy! B: What? Like Apple Pay?
A: I think it’s crazy! A: Maybe. I don’t know. Actually, it all left me kind of
B: I agree it’s a lot, but there are plenty of others who earn feeling I was going to use cash more!
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B: Hah! I’ll believe that when I see it, Aiden! You’re not A: Exactly, but when you pay by card, it kind of removes
exactly famous for being generous with your cash, you that pain. And actually, when they did experiments,
know! people bought more stuff when they used a card instead
A: I mean, I want to start paying for things in cash – of cash.
instead of by card. B: Maybe because it’s a new thing? When people are more
B: Well, I haven’t seen you using a card much either! Or used to cards, they won’t spend so much.
using new technology for that matter! A: I don’t know. Maybe when people get into debt, they’ll
A: Hey, I just think it’s good to see the bigger picture. change – but then again, banks make money out of
B: What’s the bigger picture then? debt, too.
A: Well, it’s basically banks and tech companies who want B: Hmm.
us to change the way we pay for things, because they’ll A: All I know is that they’re trying to make sure you can buy
increase their profits if we all stop using cash. stuff super fast, so that you think about it as little as
B: Why? Because managing cash costs them more? possible.
A: Yeah. Exactly. It’s better for them in two different ways. B: Yeah. Maybe, but that might not last.
It means they don’t have to pay people to count the A: Maybe not. Anyway, the programme was good. I’m sure
cash and store it and move it around – like security it’ll be online still if you want to watch it.
guards and stuff – and then they also make money on B: Yeah. I will. Shall we get a coffee before the meeting?
every transaction. So, like with a debit card, the banks A: Nah. They’ll have coffee and cake when we get there,
make a small charge every time you use it. With won’t they? Might as well save our money!
something like Android Pay, there’s no charge, but
Google collects data about you. Unit 7 Recording 8

B: And data has value these days. 1 They had some kind of problem with the bank.
A: Exactly, but it’s more than that. They showed this guy 2 We charge two point five percent on each transaction.
who’s done research into what happens when people 3 I couldn’t even afford a coffee or anything.
use cash and cards and basically when you use cash it 4 That’s a ten-pound note. The five-pound notes are a
causes you pain … sort of blue-ish colour.
B: A lot of pain in your case. 5 Students leaving English universities owe an average of
A: Hah, yeah. Well, I guess it may be greater in some than 44 thousand pounds.
others – but no, it’s there for everyone. Not like a real 6 I earn five hundred and something a week.
physical pain or anything – it’s not something you feel 7 I was just sort of wondering.
as such … 8 The top rate of tax is 40 percent.
B: You mean it’s subconscious? 9 I think he’s about forty-ish.
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10 It cost me a hundred pounds or so. market stalls! I had no idea there was going to be a market.
Anyway, the police had taken the car away and it cost us
Unit 7 Recording 9 120 euros to get it back. I thought that was all, but when
1 We were stuck in a traffic jam. we got back home, we got a letter from the car hire
2 I found a great new driving app. company saying I hadn’t actually paid the parking fine –
3 The brake lights weren’t working. only the cost of getting the car back! So I had to pay 80
4 It wouldn’t fit in the back of the car. euros to the council and 40 euros to the car company for
5 That’s my favourite part of the city. writing the letter!
Speaker 4:
Unit 7 Recording 10 Once I decided to visit my parents by coach instead of
Speaker 1: driving. We were on the motorway and suddenly a sports
It was a disaster from start to finish. I was trying to drive car came past going super fast and sounding his horn. I
out of the test centre, but there was a lot of traffic. I was was a bit shocked and I thought ‘What an idiot!’ Anyway, a
waiting for ages to turn left and was getting more and more few miles further up the motorway the traffic completely
nervous. Anyway, there was a bit of a gap in the traffic, so stopped. We were waiting for ten, fifteen minutes and
I tried to pull out quickly, but I was in the wrong gear and nothing moved … another 15 minutes – still nothing. In the
the engine stopped and I was stuck halfway into the road end, we were there for five hours in the queue of traffic! We
and this car coming from my right had to brake to avoid were eventually told there’d been a car crash. I don’t know
crashing into me. I was lucky it didn’t, but obviously, there for sure, but I bet it was that guy in the sports car who
was no way I was going to pass after that. caused it.
Speaker 2:
Someone took my bike from our garage. It was quite Unit 7 Recording 11
expensive when I bought it, but I was hardly using it and Conversation 1
it actually had a flat tyre and a problem with the gears. C = Customer A = Assistant
Anyway, to be honest, whoever stole it actually helped me, C: Hi.

because I got some money from my insurance – and I A: Hi. How can I help you?
didn’t have to get it repaired before selling it myself! C: Yeah, I bought these trainers for my son the other day
Speaker 3: and he’s actually decided they’re too small, so I’d like to
I was on holiday a couple of years ago and I hired a car. change them for the next size up, please, if I can.
One night, I parked in a street in the village where we were A: Have you got the receipt?
staying, and in the morning, I came out of our apartment C: That’s the thing – I couldn’t find it.
and instead of finding my car outside there were all these A: And what about the box?
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C: I left it here when I bought them. I didn’t think I would need to give her a new ticket with the same number. Is
need it. the group here?
A: Oh right. I’m sorry. We’re not supposed to exchange C: Some of them. But I gave them their tickets so we didn’t
them without a receipt. We need proof that you bought have to meet up first – they’re going straight to their
them here, you see. seats.
C: But they’re your shop’s brand, aren’t they? B: Right, I see. She really should have a ticket.
A: Sure, but we have lots of shops – and I’m afraid we C: Is there nothing you can do? I mean, couldn’t you just
have to account for anything we exchange or refund. go in with her and see if there’s an empty seat?
C: Honestly, I did get them here. I paid for them by credit B: OK, let me have a look. The name of Clarke … OK
card. Is there any way you could possibly check? I’d be yeah, so you’re between D12 and D20 and from E10 to
really grateful if you could. My son will be so E16. I suppose I could ask someone to go in with you. It
disappointed otherwise. is just the one person, right?
A: Let me speak to my manager. You just want to change C: Yes, it is. That’d be great. You’d be really helping us
them for a bigger size, right? out.
C: Yeah, yeah. Do you want the credit card I used? B: Let me just ask.
A: Yeah, thanks. C: Of course.
So, it seems we can do that then, but I’ll need to keep B: OK, yeah. If you just wait here. Someone will come
your credit card details. You won’t be charged. We just down and take her to her seat.
need to check our records to find your credit card C: Phew! That’s a relief. I can’t thank you enough. Thanks
payment. so much.
C: OK. Right. Thanks. I really appreciate it. You’ve been B: That’s OK.
very helpful.
Conversation 2 Unit 7 Recording 12
B = Box office C = Customer 1 Is there really nothing you can do?
B: Hello, sir. How can I help you? 2 You’d be doing me a huge favour.
C: Yes, I made a booking under the name of Clarke for a 3 I’d be really grateful.
group to see the show tonight, but one of them has lost 4 I can’t thank you enough.
their ticket. Can she still go in?
B: Sure, what’s the number of the ticket?
C: To be honest I don’t know. They’re students on a course
I run and I just gave them the tickets on the first day.
B: Oh. Right. That’s a bit of a problem. Strictly speaking, I
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Unit 8 Recording 1 makes sculptures of wildlife out of recycled materials.
1 If we’re not careful, there won’t be much countryside But first we talk to Martha Mills, who follows a
left in fifty years’ time. zero-waste lifestyle. She and other members of her
2 Industry will continue to cause pollution unless we online community claim to throw away less than a
have stricter punishments. shoebox of rubbish – for a whole family … in a year.
3 Even if we solve global warming, natural disasters will Martha, thanks for joining us.
still occur. M:Delighted to be here.
4 We’ll need to build cities in space in case we destroy
the environment here.

Unit 8 Recording 4
C = Claudia M = Martha
Unit 8 Recording 2 C: So, Martha, before you tell us just how you can throw
A: I think we should all use less heating. If we stop heating away so little, tell us more about the why. I mean, I
our houses so much, we’ll save a lot of natural think a lot of us take recycling far more seriously these
resources and reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in days and recycling rates are going up in most countries.
the air. Isn’t that enough?
B: Yeah, that’s true … but what about if it’s really cold? M: Yeah, so I don’t want to reject that completely. I mean,
Like in the winter. recycling rubbish is better than just throwing it away or
A: Well, then we should tell people not to turn on the taking it to the dump, but we would see recycling as
heating unless they’re still cold when they’re wearing a requiring a lot of energy and resources.
jumper. I mean, if you wear a jumper and maybe a hat C: With all the transport, sorting out the rubbish and then
indoors, it’ll make you three or four degrees warmer, creating the new product?
right? M:Exactly, and what’s interesting is that sometimes those
B: Yeah. I guess so. new products are then not recyclable.
C: Really? Such as?
Unit 8 Recording 3 M:So, like, um … some plastic products such as plastic
C = Claudia M = Martha timber, which is used in ‘green’ construction.
C: Hi welcome. My name’s Claudia Fellows and you’re C: Right. So what’s the alternative to recycling?
listening to Man-Made World. Today, we’re talking M:Well, it’s not buying things that need recycling or that
rubbish. We look at the problem of micro-plastics in the are disposable, single-use products. So, basically, you
sea and the dangers of them entering the food chain refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle or rot. For example, I buy
through fish and therefore ending up in our own bodies. fewer clothes these days and when I do, I buy second-
We’re also interviewing the artist Michelle Reader who hand. I also buy things in bulk – so, you know, if I have
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a hundred kilos of rice in a reusable sack, I don’t need woman? And it is interesting how so many of the
50 plastic bags each containing two kilos. zero-waste bloggers are women. Why is that, do you
C: I think for many people it might sound a bit austere – think?
just too basic and, well, dull. M: I guess it could, but I wouldn’t say it’s a woman’s issue
M:Not at all. I think for me and my family the process is – obviously not. I think it maybe just reflects our role in
fun. We have rediscovered interests and skills like society. Women still do the most housework, the
cooking and more traditional entertainment. shopping – they are kind of – how can I put it – like most
C: Yeah, and I think that’s partly what led you down this immediately in touch with the issue.
track, right? C: Interesting, but I’m afraid we’ll have to leave it there.
M:Yeah, so when my son was one, we had a party and he Martha, thank you and just to remind our listeners if you
was bought all these presents, all these toys – just want to comment on anything you heard or find out
plastic stuff – he was surrounded by it. But the only more, you can contact us in the usual way. Details at
thing he was actually interested in was the paper they the end of the programme.
came wrapped in.
C: I think we can all recognise that kind of situation. Unit 8 Recording 5

M:Exactly, but I decided to do something with the paper. I C = Claudia M = Martha
used it to make noises, I made it into a ball, you know, 1
played with it a lot. And I guess that started me thinking C: Recycling rates are going up in most countries. Isn’t that
… and then I saw this TED talk with Clare Johnson, enough?
who’s like a really important zero-waste person – and M:Yeah, so I don’t want to reject that completely. I mean,
her ideas just clicked. It was like a light switching on in recycling rubbish is better than just throwing it away or
my brain. taking it to the dump, but we would see recycling as
C: I think Clare has come in for a bit of criticism, hasn’t requiring a lot of energy and resources.
she? For example, taking flights and other ‘ungreen’ 2
activities. C: So what’s the alternative to recycling?
M:Yeah, I have to say, since I started blogging and M:Well, it’s not buying things that need recycling or that
tweeting I’ve been flamed quite a few times myself. You are disposable, single-use products.
know, it’s kind of quite a shock. I mean, I know there are 3
other ways we can help the planet, but I just think, M:I also buy things in bulk – so, you know, if I have a
‘Come on! I’m doing a good thing here. I’m not the bad hundred kilos of rice in a reusable sack, I don’t need 50
guy.’ plastic bags each containing two kilos.
C: Do you think it has anything to do with you being a
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4 Unit 8 Recording 7
C: I think for many people it might sound a bit austere – Conversation 1
just too basic and, well, dull. A = Teacher A B = Teacher B
M:Not at all. I think for me and my family the process is A: I see Greg was outside the head’s office again.
fun. We have rediscovered interests and skills like B: Yeah, it was me that sent him there. I just can’t control
cooking and more traditional entertainment. him. He just does whatever he wants.
5 A: I know. I’ve tried moving him around, but whoever he
M:And I guess that started me thinking … and then I saw sits next to, he ends up arguing with them.
this TED talk with Clare Johnson, who’s like a really B: It’s so frustrating because I actually think he’s a really
important zero-waste person – and her ideas just bright kid.
clicked. It was like a light switching on in my brain. A: Absolutely, but he finds it so difficult to focus and it gets
6 hard to be patient with him.
C: I think Clare has come in for a bit of criticism, hasn’t B: That’s what happens to me. And I just got really angry.
she? For example, taking flights and other ‘un-green’ Conversation 2
activities. A: She was very friendly.
7 B: Yeah, she’s lovely. Her husband too – they’ve been
M:Yeah, I have to say, since I started blogging and really helpful since we moved in. They fed the cat while
tweeting, I’ve been flamed quite a few times myself. You we were away and they’ve helped us with the
know, it’s kind of quite a shock. I mean, I know there are gardening.
other ways we can help the planet, but I just think, A: That’s generous of them.
‘Come on! I’m doing a good thing here. I’m not the bad B: Yeah. We’ve been lucky.
guy.’ A: What about the people on the other side?
B: Oh, it’s just one guy who lives on his own. He’s OK –
Unit 8 Recording 6 quiet. I mean, he says ‘Hi’ whenever I see him and
1 He was surrounded by it. sometimes he asks how I am, but he doesn’t seem to
2 I used it to make noises, I made it into a ball, you want to get to know me more – which is fine.
know, played with it a lot. Conversation 3
3 You know, it’s kind of quite a shock. A: I’m taking Maria to her dance class.
4 Do you think it has anything to do with you being a B: Who’s Maria?
woman? A: Oh, she’s Gloria’s elder child.
5 I wouldn’t say it’s a woman’s issue. B: Oh right. I didn’t realise Gloria has kids.
A: Yeah, she’s got two – Maria and Diego.

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B: So how do you get on with them? A: Oh right. Do you get pressure from your parents?
A: Great, great yeah. I mean, we’ve had our ups and B: A bit – my mum especially wants me to meet someone
downs. Diego, well he was a bit difficult at times to begin and have kids, but me and my sister get on really well.
with, however hard I tried. We always have a great time when we see each other,
B: Well, it isn’t easy, is it? wherever we are. I’m really looking forward to being the
A: No. Especially when it came to rules and discipline. cool, creative auntie.
Whenever I tried to be a bit strict, he’d say, ‘You’re not A: Absolutely.
my dad!’
B: Oooph tricky! Unit 8 Recording 8

A: Exactly. But we’re more or less over that. And, you 1 I just can’t control him. He just does whatever he wants.
know, they’re both really active, so we have that in 2 I’ve tried moving him around, but whoever he sits next
common. So we go to the gym together or run in the to, he ends up arguing with them.
park and stuff. 3 He says ‘Hi’ whenever I see him.
B: And dancing? 4 He was a bit difficult at times to begin with, however
A: Er … maybe not the dancing – I just take Maria. She’s hard I tried.
amazing, though – super talented. Not just dancing but 5 We always have a great time when we see each other,
singing, too. wherever we are.
B: Ahh, you sound like the proud father.
A: Yeah, I guess. It feels that way. Unit 8 Recording 9

B: That’s sweet. A: Who’s Keith?
Conversation 4 B: Oh, he’s a colleague of mine.
A: Who’s that? A: Right. So, do you get on OK?
B: Oh, that’s my little sister. B: Yeah, really well. He’s great to work with.
A: Really? Is she expecting a baby? A: Yeah? That’s good.
B: She was in that picture – she’s actually had it now. Wait. B: Yeah. He’s always very willing to help.
I think I’ve got another picture. A: OK.
A: Awww, she’s so cute! Is that your first niece? B: And whenever I have a problem, he’s always there for
B: Yeah. me. He’s been a huge help over the years.
A: So do you get on well with your sister? A: I can tell.
B: Yeah. I mean, obviously we’re rather different. I mean, B: And it’s not just me. I mean, whoever you ask in the
she’s the sensible one – good job, married, calm under company would say the same thing. He’s just super
pressure, provided a granddaughter … helpful, super friendly and super reliable.
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A: He sounds amazing. I wish we had someone like that 3 Pizzeria Durazzo.

here!
4 Hello. Merchant Hotel. Andrea speaking.
5 Star Estate and Letting Agents. What can we do for

Unit 8 Recording 10
you?
1 Once I’ve graduated, I’m going to go travelling for a
6 Hiya. This is Alex’s phone. Sorry I can’t answer. Leave
year.
me a message or send me a text. Thanks.
2 As soon as I heard the news, I started crying.
7 You’ve reached the voicemail of WC Heating Repairs.
3 I couldn’t understand a word when I first moved here.
Please leave a message after the tone.
4 I’ll be busy until I’ve finished my exams.
8 Hello. Thank you for calling The Home Store. You’re
5 I’ve still got lots of things I’d like to do before I retire.
through to customer services. How can I help you?
6 After I’ve decided, I’ll let you know.
9 You’re through to East Ham University. If you know the
extension number you require, please dial now.

Unit 8 Recording 11
Otherwise, please hold the line to speak to an operator.
Ben:
Without a doubt, the biggest event in my life was deciding

Unit 8 Recording 13
to take a year off after I left school and come to Brazil.
Call 1
Everything else that’s happened to me since then has
R = Richard C = Customer
happened because of that decision. I wasn’t ready for
R: Hello. Thank you for calling MET Bank. You’re through
university and so I applied to do some voluntary work in
to Richard. What can I help you with today?
Brazil and as soon as I arrived, I just fell in love with the
C: Yes. Hi. I’ve actually forgotten the PIN for my debit card
place – and the people. I’ve had three marriages – all to
and I’d like to get a new one.
Brazilians – and five amazing kids, who are the most
Call 2
important people in my life, of course! I’m going to have a
R = Receptionist S = Sandro
huge party when I complete my 30th year here, which is in
a couple of years from now.

R: Hello. This is Slade English School. How can I help
you?
Unit 8 Recording 12
S: Oh hi. Yes. My name is Sandro. I’m Brazilian and I’m
working here and I’m interested in classes to prepare for

1 Hello. Thank you for calling MET Bank. You’re through
the Advanced exam. I just wanted to know if you have a
to Richard. What can I help you with today?
class I could join now.
2 Hello. This is Slade English School. How can I help
you?
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Call 3 properly. I think maybe it’s one of the radiators – there’s

P = Pizzeria C = Customer some water coming out of one. Or maybe it’s something
P: Pizzeria Durazzo. else. Anyway, it’s not warming the flat as it should and
C: Oh, hi, yeah. I’d like to order two pizzas to take away. it’s making some noises. So, yeah, I’d like someone to
Call 4 come and look at it. If you could call me back on this
A = Andrea C = Customer number or maybe my home phone which is 021 44 99
A: Hello. Merchant Hotel. Andrea speaking. 63 58. Thanks.
C: Yeah. Hi. I was actually staying in the hotel last night Call 8
and I think I maybe left a USB stick in the room and I H = Home store C = Customer
wondered if anything had been found. It’s white with our H: Hello. Thank you for calling The Home Store. You’re
logo on the side, I think. through to customer services. How can I help you?
Call 5 C: Hi yeah. I’m actually phoning about a bed I ordered last
E = Estate agents C = Customer week and it was supposed to come tomorrow, but I’m
E: Star Estate and Letting Agents. What can we do for actually going to be out, so I’d like to rearrange the
you? delivery if at all possible.
C: Hello. I saw a place on your website on Hitcham Road. H: I’m sure that’s possible. Let me put you through to the
It’s – let me just check – yes, flat 3 in Grasmere Block. deliveries team. Please hold the line.
I was ringing to see if was still available. Call 9
Call 6 P = Phone M = Magda C = Customer
A = Alex L = Lara P: You’re through to East Ham University. If you know
A: Hiya. This is Alex’s phone. Sorry I can’t answer. Leave the extension number you require, please dial now.
me a message or send me a text. Thanks. Otherwise, please hold the line to speak to an operator.
L: Hiya, it’s Lara. I was just ringing to have a chat really M: Hello. East Ham University. Magda speaking. How can I
and a catch-up. It’s been ages. Anyway, I’ll send you a help you?
text and if you get this message give me a ring back. I’m C: Oh hello. I’d like to speak to someone in the Foreign
Languages Department if possible.
fine. Anyway. Hope to speak soon. Yeah, OK bye.
Call 7 M: OK. Is it about any language in particular? Because
P = Plumber M = Michael that’s a rather large department.
C: Oh. Yes. Sorry. I’m thinking of enrolling on a Russian

P: You’ve reached the voicemail of WC Heating Repairs.
course, so …
Please leave a message after the tone.
M: OK. Thank you. Putting you through now.
M: Hello. My name’s Michael Cummings and I’m ringing
about our heating, which doesn’t seem to be working
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Unit 9 Recording 1 poorer people.
Speaker 1: 4 Some scientists claim that good health partly depends
No, not at all. I wish they would ban cars from the city on having good genes.
centre. The pollution is terrible! I worry about my kids’
health when they breathe in that dirty air. They could also
Unit 9 Recording 4
create some more green spaces for families to enjoy. Presenter:
Speaker 2: Survey after survey shows that what people want most is
Not really. Life is so busy! I really wish I could work fewer to live a long and happy life. But while statistics prove that,
hours. My kids are usually asleep before I get home. And it on average, people can expect a longer life thanks to
would be great to have more time to do some exercise. better healthcare, happiness doesn’t appear to be growing
Speaker 3: in quite the same way. In this programme, we’re going to
Yeah, definitely. It’s hard, but being a nurse does give me investigate how far our levels of happiness are actually
a real purpose, you know. Of course I sometimes wish I something we can control and, if we can influence them,
earned a bit more money. I haven’t really had a proper what are the best things we can do to be happy?
holiday with the kids for a couple of years now. I can’t

Unit 9 Recording 5
afford it on my wages.
P = Presenter S = Sally D = Dietmar
Unit 9 Recording 2 P: Until recently, research has tended to focus more on
what causes depression than what makes us happy.

1 I wish I could quit my job.
This may be because depression – unlike happiness –
2 I really wish people would stop complaining about it.
has been seen as something the medical world can
3 I wish there were more people like her.
influence. But in the last few decades, the Positive
4 I wish they would do more to support local
Psychology movement has grown in popularity. Positive
communities.
psychology researchers look at so-called ‘happy’ brains
5 I wish I had a bit more free time.
and try to find out if a person’s behaviour can improve
6 I wish I knew what to do about it, but I have no idea.
their mood. And as happiness researcher Sally Yu says,
Unit 9 Recording 3 we individuals really can make a difference. Isn’t that
1 How happy you are mainly depends on how you were right, Sally?
brought up. S: Yes. Studies of twins have shown that about 50 percent
2 Research suggests that people who speak a foreign of what makes a person happy is due to genes and
language may be happier and live longer. parenting. For example, we know that the love parents
3 Richer people tend to be happier and healthier than show to their children is a big factor up to the age of
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around 16. However, research also suggests that about However, these organisations are community projects
40 percent of happiness is due to things we do in our with limited money and some argue that governments
daily lives, which we can change and control. are not doing enough to increase people’s happiness.
P: And what are those things we can do? Economist Dietmar Kroos:
S: Well, being kind to other people certainly makes people D: There is an economic benefit from investing in making
feel positive so it’s been suggested that volunteering society happier, because on average happy people are
may be good for people. But perhaps more importantly, healthier, are more likely to be in work and produce
just supporting other people at work – helping others better results at work. We could therefore save money
when it’s not actually part of your specific job – has on healthcare and raise more money from taxes. But
been shown to leave people feeling happier. We also governments don’t seem to see this benefit because, I’d
know that there are other behaviours connected to suggest, many in power don’t take the idea of positive
happiness, such as spending time with other people psychology seriously.
and having real, deeper conversations. Physical P: So how could governments better spend their money to
things like getting enough sleep or doing exercise are promote happiness and what is stopping them from
effective, too. And we also know that the act of smiling doing that now?
itself both improves your own mood and the mood of
others – and smiling works even if it is only a physical Unit 9 Recording 6

action you choose to do rather than a natural response L = Lance R = Rita
to a situation. L: Hello. Welcome to Free Comment. My name is Lance
P: That idea of choosing to smile is behind the idea of Toibin. Have we forgotten how to dream? That’s the
so-called Laughter Yoga, which was made popular by question asked by my guest, writer, Rita de Longhi.
the Indian Doctor, Madan Kataria, in his book Laugh for Rita, welcome.
No Reason. Groups gather together – often in parks and R: Lovely to be here.
open spaces – to do breathing exercises that imitate L: So, Rita, just explain to us what you mean when you
laughter. Sometimes jokes are told, but usually the say we don’t dream anymore.
simple act of laughing is enough to create more – and R: Yes, I suppose it’s because so much fiction these days
genuine – laughter. And it is claimed that laughter has is about nightmares. Most stories about the future show
improved the health of those taking part. societies in chaos or ruled by a dictator or very divided
As well as laughter yoga, there are over a thousand in some way.
Happiness Clubs around the world and charities such as L: Yes, I immediately think of The Hunger Games – which
Action for Happiness, all of which are trying to promote is basically divided between the very rich in the city
some of the things positive psychology has discovered. controlling the poor in the rest of the country.
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R: Exactly – or the TV series The Handmaid’s Tale, where L: For example?
women are owned by the State or Malorie Blackman’s R: Well let’s take work. We all want to work less, right? So
series Noughts and Crosses, where society is based on how could we make that happen? Maybe if there were
racism. It’s like all the rights we have fought for and won more robots in the workplace, we would have more free
are bound to disappear. time. But then how could we afford to live? Because
L: But isn’t that the idea, that we can easily lose these we’d earn less. Well, how about Thomas More’s idea of
rights, if we’re not careful … a basic income for all?
R: Sure … L: And how would we fund that?
L: And then these are often love stories too, which is R: I don’t know. What if we taxed robots? Or shared wealth
positive. more fairly? Or maybe if we just bought less stuff, we
R: Hey, I like love stories, but they don’t really change wouldn’t need so much money? I don’t have a definite
society, do they? answer, and some of these ideas will be wrong. For me,
L: OK … ? it’s just important to keep the ideal in mind and find
R: I mean, the heroes find love, maybe the dictator loses ways to get there. And I think we need more of these
power, but then what? positive stories to help us.
L: I see. So, this is where you think dreaming is important. L: OK. Well, thanks for the moment, Rita. We’re going to
R: Yes. What we need are utopias, not nightmares. continue now with this theme …
L: Utopias?
R: So a utopia is an imagined place – Thomas More Unit 9 Recording 7

created the word 500 years ago in his book when he 1 If you could create a new world, what would it look
described his ideal society – and he kind of put this like?
question: ‘If you could create a new world, what would it 2 What would you do if you had a completely free
look like? What would you do if you had a completely choice?
free choice?’ 3 Maybe if there were more robots in the workplace, we
L: Isn’t that the problem, though? We’d all want different would have more free time.
things. 4 R: How about Thomas More’s idea of a basic income for
R: Well, maybe, but there are things we would all want. No all?
war, no poverty, less work. L: And how would we fund that?
L: Not very likely, though. 5 R: I don’t know. What if we taxed robots?
R: No, but are these nightmare worlds more likely? What’s 6 Maybe if we just bought less stuff , we wouldn’t need
important, I think, is imagining how we might arrive at so much money?
our utopia if we wanted it.
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1 If they made a few small changes, it’d work. A: I’ll remember the France 98 competition for as long as I
2 It’d help if they spent more on schools. live. It was the first time Japan had ever made it through
3 I wouldn’t ask if I didn’t have to. to the World Cup.
4 There'd be less poverty if we weren't so selfish. B: Wow! So the whole country must’ve been really excited.
A: Right. It was incredible. There was a really special

Unit 9 Recording 9 atmosphere everywhere you went … for the first week
A: Wouldn’t it be great if everyone had a home for free? or so at least! We lost our first two games one–nil, but
B: Do you think so? we then had Jamaica in our final match.
A: Yeah. B: You must’ve felt quite optimistic.
C: … but how would you do that? A: Right. I mean, we have a population of one hundred and
A: What do you mean? thirty million, and they only have three million, you
C: Well, who would decide where people lived? know? And I couldn’t think of any famous Jamaican
A: I guess people would just keep the homes they were in footballers, so …
and anyone who was homeless would get a new place. B: And what happened? Did Japan win?
B: And what if you owned two homes? A: You’re joking! We lost 2–1. To tiny little Jamaica! It was
A: Well, the government would give one of them to a a national disaster.
homeless person. B: I can imagine.
B: That’s a bit unfair, isn’t it? And what would happen if A: And to make it worse, I watched the game in London …
you wanted to move or relocate? in a place full of local Jamaican guys who were all
A: I don’t know. Maybe you would have to ask someone celebrating like crazy.
else to swap their home with yours. B: That can’t have been much fun.
B: I don’t think that’s a good idea. It’d be better if everyone A: It was terrible. Still, after that, I could actually relax a bit
had a job and then they could afford to buy the home and enjoy the rest of the competition.
they wanted.
Unit 9 Recording 12
Unit 9 Recording 10 Conversation 1
1 You must’ve been really pleased. A: To be honest, I’ve just had enough of people blaming
2 That must’ve hurt. bankers for everything that’s bad in society. Don’t
3 Things might’ve been so different! people realise how much money the financial sector
4 They can’t have been very happy about it. makes? Without that money, where would we be?
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B: I agree. I’ve never understood why people get angry Conversation 3
about firms just making a profit. If we didn’t have those A = Abigale L = Laura R = Ray
kinds of companies, where would all the jobs come A: So Laura, basically all I need you to do when we get to
from? the venue is to deal with Eva and make sure she has
C: Yeah, sorry, but before you move on, could I just say everything she needs. I’ll deal with the rest of the
something here, if I may? guests. OK?
A: Er … yes, Sure. Go on. L: Got it. Sounds fairly simple, but yeah, I can imagine it’ll
C: Well, no one’s actually saying that making money in get fairly mad once everyone arrives.
itself is bad, are they? I think the argument is more to R: Hi. Abbs. I’m really sorry to bother you, but …
do with how much money is made and how it’s shared A: Do you have to do this now, Ray? Really? Can it not
out, isn’t it? wait?
B: Yes, OK. That’s a fair point, I guess. Anyway, … R: I’m afraid not. It really is rather urgent. I’ve got a Mr
Conversation 2 Williams in the office and he really wants to talk to you.
L = Lecturer M = Martin A: OK. Right. Well … um … Laura. Sorry. I think I’ll have to
L: So, one of the main conclusions we can draw from this deal with this. Do you mind? I think you’ve got all you
research is that any real findings into the question of need for now anyway, right, so …
what makes a full and happy life have to be based on
the long view; they can’t just be snapshots taken at a Unit 9 Recording 13
moment in time. They need to show how decisions that A: Sorry, could I just stop you there for a moment?
we make pan out over a lengthy period of time. Yeah? B: Yeah, sure. What’s up?
Martin? A: Would you mind repeating that?
M: Yeah, sorry. Could I just stop you there for a moment? I B: Of course. I said that I think forcing people to vote would
didn’t quite follow that last part. Would you mind just improve the economy.
repeating it? A: OK, thanks.
L: Yeah. Sure. I was just saying that basically research B: No worries. So as I was saying, the more voters, the
into happiness needs to be done over a long period of better it would be for the country.
time. It can’t be done on one day, or over a week or a
month … because happiness itself can only really be
measured over time. OK?
M:Got it. Thank you. Sorry about that. Please go on.
L: No worries. So anyway, to get back to what I was
saying, it’s these long-term studies that really …
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Or, of course, without concrete. If we hadn’t developed

Unit 10 Recording 1 ways of making this remarkable material, none of the
1 If I’d stayed there, things might’ve been very different. amazing buildings you see here would ever have been
2 I wouldn’t have gone if she hadn’t persuaded me to. built.
3 It would never have happened if you’d been listening! Concrete is used more than any other human-made
4 If I hadn’t been staying there, we’d never have met. material in the world. In fact, we use twice as much of it as
we do steel, wood, plastic and aluminium combined! In this

Unit 10 Recording 2 brief lecture, we’ll be exploring the history of concrete,
G: looking at why it became such a popular material,
I know lots of people would probably say this, but the considering the impact it’s had on societies around the
person who’s had the biggest impact on my life is – without world and, finally, exploring some of the problems
a doubt – my mum. My mum and dad separated a few connected to our ever-increasing use of concrete.
months before I was born, so I never knew my father – and
I’m an only child, so it was just the two of us as I was Unit 10 Recording 4
growing up. My mum was an incredibly strong woman: Lecturer:
she brought me up on her own, she moved us from our Concrete is used more than any other human-made
small town in Poland to Germany when I was just six, and material in the world. In fact, we use twice as much of it as
she always loved me and believed in me – while doing we do steel, wood, plastic and aluminium combined! In this
three jobs to support me as well. She died a few years ago brief lecture, we’ll be exploring the history of concrete,
now, and I miss her every single day. If it hadn’t been for looking at why it became such a popular material,
her, I wouldn’t have become the independent, strong, kind considering the impact it’s had on societies around the
person I know she wanted me to be – and if she hadn’t world and, finally, exploring some of the problems
forced me to practise the piano every day I wouldn’t have connected to our ever-increasing use of concrete.
ended up working as a professional musician, so I’m The idea behind concrete is simple enough: you mix tiny
incredibly grateful to her. For everything. bits of sand and some slightly bigger stones with water and
something that will keep the whole thing together and

Unit 10 Recording 3 you’re ready to go. The basic recipe has been known for
Lecturer: thousands of years. Over 8,000 years ago in what’s now
We often think that history and social change are created Syria and Jordan, concrete structures helped people
by people, yet substances have also had a huge impact on survive in the desert. It was then used by the ancient
the way our world has developed. Imagine what our lives Greeks and especially the Romans, who used it as they
would be like without oil, without plastic or without paper. spread across Europe to build their bridges and
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bathhouses, and who also used it to build the Colosseum Concrete roads also help the economy. The more inter-
and the Pantheon back in Rome. connected places are, the more children can get to school,
Following the end of the Roman Empire, for some reason and the more workers and goods can travel from A to B.
concrete was almost forgotten. It was hardly used for the It’s almost a complete win-win situation.
next thirteen hundred years and only really became However, I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you there are
popular once again during the Industrial Revolution, when problems connected to our incredible use of concrete. For
it was used to build roads, factories and much much more. one thing, concrete production uses a lot of energy and
Today, of course, concrete is widely used for making all releases lots of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which
kinds of different buildings – and a lot more besides. increases global warming. And for another, cheap concrete
Its immediate popularity is easy to explain: Firstly, it’s easy that isn’t properly mixed can have a short life. All across
to make – concrete can be mixed close to wherever it’s both the US and China, modern buildings are starting to
needed. Secondly, it’s incredibly flexible because it starts break as water gets inside them. Finally, many believe
as a kind of liquid that can be poured into all kinds of concrete can lead to lazy, ugly architecture.
shapes. Thirdly, it’s strong. In fact, when it’s well made, Let’s not forget, though, that technology is improving all the
concrete actually becomes even stronger over time, which time and the concrete of tomorrow will be better than the
is why some buildings like the Colosseum have lasted for concrete of yesterday. Furthermore, governments can and
centuries. Concrete buildings also survive because should have stricter rules so that only the best kind of
concrete burns far less easily than wood. And last concrete is used. And as for architecture, well, it’s a
but not least, it’s relatively cheap! strange person that can’t find anything to like in the Sydney
Opera House or in Oscar Niemeyer’s beautiful designs for

Unit 10 Recording 5 the Brazilian government buildings.
Lecturer: So in conclusion, although there are obvious problems
However, over time the use of concrete has also had a connected to mass use of concrete, there are also obvious
huge impact on society – much of it beneficial. Concrete solutions in modern technology and better regulation. The
floors are much healthier than dirt ones, where diseases wide range of functions that concrete has – along with the
can develop. Less disease means more days at school for fact that it can be so tough and generally last so long – will
children, which in turn means a more educated population continue to make it an incredibly popular material, and
and a stronger economy. Concrete floors are also easier to as the Romans knew two thousand years ago, a society
clean, meaning homeworkers – generally women – have that builds with concrete can become a society that enjoys
gained more time to work outside the house. This leads to great success.
less stressed and less depressed families!
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Unit 10 Recording 6 Speaker 4:
Speaker 1: When I was at college, I was doing a design project and I
In my last job, I was responsible for making payments to found it difficult to get started. I spent too much time
different people who work for us. I took pride in being very researching. I was then ill, which delayed things. I did
efficient and I thought I was doing a great job. Then one manage to finish the writing and design, but it was
day, a client complained that he hadn’t been paid. I supposed to be nicely printed and the printing took too
remembered his name and was sure I’d paid him so sent a long.
quick email saying that. We then had a slightly angry I missed the deadline and failed the project. I learnt a lot
exchange of emails until I realised I’d sent the payment to from the experience. Firstly, I should’ve talked to my tutor
someone with the same surname who was on our system. earlier when I was struggling. I also needed to think about
It was actually all my fault. Obviously, I should probably deadlines differently. Secondly, I should’ve planned to
have been more careful to begin with and shouldn’t have finish the project at least a day before I needed to hand it in
been in such a rush, but the bigger lesson was how I so I’d have time to spare if there were problems. Finally,
reacted. I was too proud. I shouldn’t have immediately when I realised I wasn’t going to meet the deadline, I
denied making the mistake. Basically, everyone makes should’ve at least spoken to the tutor to see if I could hand
mistakes, and it’s better to assume from the beginning that it in a little later and, if that wasn’t possible, I should just
it’s your mistake. I’ve had a few other things like this, but have handed in the unfinished work. Obviously, I would’ve
I’ve avoided any bad disagreements since then. got a lower grade, but I still might’ve passed rather than
Speaker 2: getting a mark of zero!
When I joined my current company, it was losing sales.
As the marketing assistant I was responsible for improving

Unit 10 Recording 7
our online marketing. I proposed a number of different 1 I should probably have been more careful to begin with
ways to improve the website and also created a social and shouldn't have been in such a rush.
media campaign, which attracted a lot of interest. We 2 I shouldn’t have immediately denied making the
gained an extra 1,000 visitors per day to our website and mistake.
sales increased by 5 percent from the previous year. I 3 I should’ve been number one.
actually won a company award for the work. 4 Secondly, I should’ve planned to finish the project at
Speaker 3: least a day before I needed to hand it in.
Last year I was only the second-best salesman in the 5 I should’ve at least spoken to the tutor to see if I could
company. I consider that a failure. I should’ve been number hand it in a little later and, if that wasn’t possible, I
one. should just have handed in the unfinished work.
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Unit 10 Recording 8 C: Well, it wasn’t cheap to buy, but in the long term, it’s still
1 We should’ve started this earlier. We’re not going to good value for money because you don’t pay road tax
meet the deadline. on it, and the cost per mile is really very reasonable.
2 He should’ve done better with all the time he had. And, of course, it’s better for the environment as well.
3 You shouldn’t have agreed to do that. It’s not part of J: Right. Well, plenty to think about, then.
your job. Conversation 2
4 I should’ve known that there would be problems. A = Alex T = Tanya
5 I shouldn’t have been so worried about what people A: Are you OK, Tanya? What’re you doing?
thought. T: I’ve lost a ring my grandmother gave me. It’s been in the
6 I’m sorry. I should probably have asked my manager family for generations and it’s really precious to me. I’ve
sooner. got to find it.
7 We shouldn’t really have accepted their first offer, but A: Oh no. How did you lose it? What happened?
we really needed to sell it quickly. T: Well, I usually wear it on this finger here and I just took it
8 We should’ve at least tried to get a discount. off to clean it but then I dropped it – and it’s vanished!
A: What does it look like?
Unit 10 Recording 9 T: It’s a beautiful small gold ring – with a stone set in the
Conversation 1 front. It was actually my grandmother’s engagement
C = Clara J = Jim ring, and has got her name on it, so …
C: You still driving this old thing, Jim? A: Oh, is this it?
J: Yeah, I am, but not for that much longer. We’ve actually T: Ah! You star! Where was it?
promised ourselves a new car in the new year. A: It was just there. Right behind you!
C: It’s about time! How long’ve you had this for? Conversation 3
J: Long enough, I guess. Over ten years. It’s been very E: Hi, James. What’re you doing here?
reliable, though. J: Ah, I’ve been sent out to find a new microwave. Our old
C: Time to go electric, surely? one just died, so …
J: Do you think so? I have to say, I hadn’t thought of that. E: Oh really? Well, listen, I’m no expert or anything, but
C: It makes a lot of sense to change. I’ve been driving this whatever you do, don’t get a Tappan.
stylish little Japanese car for the last few years and it’s a J: OK. Wasn’t planning to, but what’s wrong with them?
very decent machine. I mean, most of my driving’s just E: Oh, where do I start? I’ve had to get ours fixed about
around town, and there are more and more places you eight times since we got it; it takes forever to heat things
can charge the battery these days as well. up; it’s complicated to use; it’s a nightmare to clean …
J: Right. And no disadvantages at all? and the fan inside is incredibly loud!
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J: Sounds awful! Why don’t you get rid of it? T: Are you sure you don’t want me to give you a clue?
E: My wife likes it for some strange reason, so it just sits S: I’m OK for the moment.
there in the middle of the kitchen – this useless ancient Conversation 2
white piece of junk. H = Host G = Guest
J: Right. Well, thanks for the warning. H: Come in. Welcome.

Unit 10 Recording 10 G: Hi. Thanks.
1 He was wearing this ugly green and purple coat! H: Can I give you a hand with your suitcase?
2 I lost my lovely old black leather boots. G: It’s OK. I can manage.
3 She was driving this amazing old Italian sports car. H: If you’re sure. Shall I take your coat?
4 We found this beautiful little Danish table lamp. G: Please.
H: I’ll just hang it up by the front door here with the others.
Unit 10 Recording 11 G: Uh huh.
My mum bought it for me when I moved into my first H: Would you like something to drink? Some tea?
apartment. It was this little wooden sofa bed and she said G: That’d be lovely.
it’d be ideal, given that I didn’t have much room in there. H: I’ve made some soup if you’d like some.
The first problem was it took me so long to put together G: Oh. That’s very kind, but I had something to eat on the
that I ended up sleeping on the floor the first week I was plane.
there. And once it was ready, it was just really complicated. H: Are you sure? Do you want me to make you a sandwich
I honestly nearly lost my hand trying to change it from a instead?
sofa into a bed! And it was so uncomfortable to sleep on. G: I’m fine thanks. I’m not hungry.
Luckily, though, it didn’t last long. After a few months, it just H: Well, if you’re hungry later, feel free to help yourself
completely broke one night – and by then I had enough from the fridge.
money to buy something a bit more suited to my tastes! G: I will. Thanks.
Conversation 3
Unit 10 Recording 12 A: Well, thank you for coming here for the meeting. I think
Conversation 1 it’s been very positive.
T = Teacher S = Student B: Absolutely.
T: Are you OK? You look as if you’re struggling? A: I’ll make a list of the action points and send them over to
S: A bit. It’s more difficult than it looks. you.
T: Yeah – need any help? B: That’d be great and I’ll talk to my team about how we
S: No, could you give me a bit longer? I’d rather try and do move forward.
it myself, if that’s OK. A: Great. I think it’s all good. So, what time’s your train?
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B: Well, there was one at 3.25, but I don’t think I’ll make it. 6 Would you mind?
A: Would you like me to give you a lift? My car’s just 7 Don’t worry. I’m OK.
outside. 8 It’s OK. There’s no need – really.
B: Oh thanks, but do you think we’d make it? 9 Thanks for the offer, but I’m fine.
A: Er, yeah – if we go now. 10 I’d rather try and do it myself.
B: No. Er, actually, don’t worry. It’s only an hour to the next
one.
A: Are you sure? I’d be happy to take you.
B: Thanks for the offer, but I’m fine.
A: Do you want me to order you a taxi?
B: I think I’d actually rather walk – get some fresh air.
A: Yeah – it’s quite a nice day. You don’t notice stuck in
the meeting room.

Conversation 4
A: Hi – good book?
B: Sorry?
A: Good book?
B: Yes.
A: Can I buy you a coffee?

B: No thanks. I don’t drink coffee.
A: Let me get you a fruit juice.
B: I’ve just had one thanks.
A: Well have another.
B: No, really … I’m fine thanks. I just want to read my book.
A: OK, OK.
Unit 10 Recording 13
1 Do you want me to help you with that?
2 Shall I take your coat?
3 I’d be happy to take you, if you like.
4 Let me get you a fruit juice.
5 That’d be lovely.
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T = Tom C = Carmen J = Jess N = Nina that.

T: Oh right! Sorry. I didn’t know.

J: Hi. J: Yeah. That was good value.

C: Hi. T: It’s not open at the moment.

J: Sure, thanks. J: What a shame!

N: Hiya. C: Nina and I went to a Lebanese place near the station,

and Tom’s friend, Jess. N: Hmm. Yeah.

fancy? N: Yeah. And they have a lovely terrace.

T: That suits me. sunny day.

pizza? C: No, if we go now, we should be fine. What do you think,

Tom? Lebanese? A: I know what you mean.

some new windows soon, so it should be a bit warmer

corner? 2 We ate at Incanto, where I took you for your birthday.

does the set lunch menu?

h Nina and I went to a Lebanese place near the station, weekend.

which was nice. B: Oh yeah? Where did you go?

A: Well, first, we went to a really good Georgian restaurant

A: Yeah, packed. We had to queue to get in, but it was

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you work nights by choice, right?

average, night workers age quicker and don’t live as

controlled by a natural system we can’t change. It’s just

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S: Hey, I think my brain is as good as anyone’s! that kind of thing.

you said you liked, wouldn’t you?

L: Yeah, maybe, but it’s different. I mean, here you’d be

stuck in one place by the sea, whereas there you’d be

able to escape the crowds in the streets if you wanted

J: Yeah, maybe, but I think this place looks much more

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Unit 2 Recording 1 Unit 2 Recording 3

Olympics, and in particular new sports hoping to be

usual is Lucy Dudley.

looking for someone to do a language exchange with, Unit 2 Recording 4

Olympic committee has accepted recently – surfing,

climbing, skateboarding – they’re all about young

people. We get to the age of 35 and all our dreams of

include arts competitions – not just sport. cream!

just a tiny bit in his favour? they’re just a British thing?

drugs help you win at cards? L: Britain, I think.

radio presenter hope of Olympic gold. terrible idea!

B: Why not? It’s not the first job to be featured in the

Olympics. Portugal won gold in a firefighter competition

in 1912, for example.

L: Wow! Do you think they created an actual fire? That’d

be great TV! I’d watch that.

B: Exactly. This is what we need to do – broaden the Unit 2 Recording 5

B: Yes! information to help you all feel comfortable and to make

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doing roadworks round here so make sure you leave thing!

of breaking down, so if you find it’s not working, I’m really

afraid. 5 The printer’s always breaking down.

There are toilets on the second floor and ground floor.

check the noticeboard in the common room for new events.

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B: Come on! I think it’s good. Conversation 2

B: Maybe that’s because you were a boy. My parents A: No, I guess.

A: So, did you use to do much sport? A: OK. Anyway …

B: We used to go swimming as a family sometimes and we B: Sorry. Two thousand!