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Unit number Title Topics Exam practice

Unit 1 Where are you from? Countries Speaking Part 1 (Talk about yourself)
Geography Listening Part 4 (True/false questions)
Nationalities and languages Speaking Part 4 (Discuss a topic)
Unit 2 How do I look? Appearances Reading Part 1 (Multiple choice questions)
Clothes Writing Part 3 (Story)
Unit 3 Making friends Best friends Reading Part 2 (Matching questions)
Personalities and social
interaction
Unit 4 Family life Relatives and relationships Listening Part 2 (Matching questions)
Daily life Speaking Part 3 (Talk about a photograph)
Special occasions
Unit 5 In the home Describing your home Reading Part 3 (True/false questions)
Kitchen and living room
Bedroom and bathroom
Unit 6 What do you think? The environment Reading Part 4 (Multiple choice questions)
Opinion and attitude
Feelings
Unit 7 Spend, spend, spend Shopping Reading Part 5 (Multiple choice questions)
On the High Street Speaking Part 3 (Talk abut a photograph)
Unit 8 Eating and drinking Eating out Listening Part 1 (Multiple choice questions)
Talking about food Writing Part 3 (Informal letter)
Cooking
Unit 9 Going places Public transport Listening Part 2 (Matching questions)
Holidays Writing Part 3 (Story)
Unit 10 Having fun Hobbies Speaking Part 2 (Discuss a situation)
Outdoor and indoor leisure Writing Part 2 (Short message)
activities
Party time

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Unit 11 Education Subjects Reading Part 2 (Matching questions)
Teaching and studying
Learning a language
Unit 12 How are you? Aches and pains Reading Part 4 (Multiple choice questions)
Medical problems
Healthy living
Unit 13 Keeping fit Sports Writing Part 1 (Sentence transformation)
Health and fitness Listening Part 3 (Fill in the spaces)
Unit 14 The natural world Animals Listening Part 1 (Multiple choice questions)
The countryside Listening Part 3 (Fill in the spaces)
Unit 15 What’s the weather like? The weather Speaking Part 2 (Discuss a situation)
Forecasting the weather Writing Part 2 (Short message)
Climates and seasons
Unit 16 The media Television Reading Part 4 (Multiple choice questions)
Reading books
Newspapers and magazines
Unit 17 Around town Towns and cities Reading Part 1 (Multiple choice questions)
Places and buildings Speaking Part 3 (Talk about a photograph)
Vehicles
Unit 18 What’s on? The arts Reading Part 3 (True/false questions)
Theatre and music
Cinema
Unit 19 Technology Communicating Listening Part 4 (True/false questions)
Computers Writing Part 1 (Sentence transformation)
Unit 20 Working life Jobs Speaking Part 3 (Talk about a photograph)
Applying for a job Speaking Part 4 (Discuss a photograph)
Business and industry

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Introduction

Who is this book for? the end of the book and use it to test yourself. Can you
remember what the words mean?
This book is for pre-intermediate level students working on
their own who want to revise and learn vocabulary for the Using a dictionary
PET exam. Teachers can also use it in the classroom and for
homework. Some exercises have a dictionary symbol beside them.
Use the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary, or any other
What is in the book? suitable English – English dictionary, to look up the
meanings of the words you don’t know. Write the meanings
The book contains 20 units and covers all the topics and
down in your notebook. The dictionary will give you
the areas of vocabulary you need for the PET exam. There
plenty of useful information about the word, including its
are four short tests at the end of every five units so you can
meaning, part of speech, and how it is used in a sentence.
check how you are getting on. At the front of the book there
If you are not sure about the pronunciation of a word, use
is an overview of the PET exam and helpful advice about
the CD ROM that comes with the dictionary. Click on the
learning vocabulary. At the back there are appendices with
word and you will hear it.
useful lists of vocabulary, extra practice and hints for the
exam. There is a full key as well as sample answers for the How do I do the exam writing practice?
writing and speaking activities.
Read the question and the tip carefully. Then plan your
What is in each unit? answer. Look through the unit to see which words you can
use in your answer. Look at the Writing checklist on page
Each unit is based on a topic area from the PET exam.
97 before you begin. Remember: you must not pre-learn
There are three pages of activities and exercises based
answers for the writing paper (it’s easy for the examiner to
on that topic and the fourth page contains one or two
spot this and you will lose marks).
authentic PET examination questions. There are at least
two examples of each type of question in the three papers How do I do the exam speaking practice?
of the PET exam in this book.
Read the instructions and the tip carefully. Make a note
What is on the audio CD? of any useful words and expressions you think you may
need. Look through the unit for the vocabulary you will
The audio CD contains all the listening activities from each
need and at the Speaking checklist on page 96. Then do
unit and any PET listening tasks from the exam practice
the task, either with a friend or recording yourself if you
section. There are also examples of answers to the PET
are studying alone. If there is a sample answer on the
speaking tasks. In the real exam you hear each recording
audio CD, compare your answer with this one. If not, listen
twice so you will need to replay that track from the audio
to yourself and see if there is anything you could do to
CD. Of course you can play the recordings for the other
improve.
activities as many times as you like.

How shall I use the book? When should I do the tests?

There are four tests in the book, one after every five units.
You can do the units in any order and you can study on
Each test has 30 questions based on the previous five
your own or with a teacher in a classroom. You will find it
units. After you have finished the five units do the test
useful to have a notebook with you as you work through
and then mark it to see how well you did. Highlight the
the units as some of the exercises ask you to do a short
questions you got wrong and go back to the units you need
writing task. You can also use this notebook to record the
to look at again.
new vocabulary that you learn as you go through the book.
When you have finished each unit, look at the wordlist at

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How do I learn and revise vocabulary?

Recording new vocabulary

It’s a good idea to have a notebook with you when you use this book. As you work through a unit, write
down the new vocabulary that you are learning. This will help you to remember it. Leave several pages
for each topic so that you will have lots of space to record new words.
Put each word into an example sentence. This is especially important if a word goes with a particular
preposition or can only be used with one grammatical structure.
Example
John is interested in football. (preposition)
I suggest that you stay behind to finish your work. (grammar)
Write down the translation of the word in your own language. Don’t forget to include the pronunciation
of the word and what part of speech it is.
Write down words which have similar meanings together.
Example
anxious, nervous, worried: you feel like this before an exam
miserable, depressed, sad: upset

Recording opposites
Recording opposites together can be helpful too, such as boring / interesting, bright / dull, difficult / easy.

Diagrams
Look at this spidergram from Unit 6.

transport
fuel

climate
THE ENVIRONMENT
change

rubbish
nature
bottle bank

Spidergrams are useful because you can make them as big as you like in any direction. You just add
more lines and more bubbles to them.

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How do I learn and revise vocabulary?

Another kind of diagram is a word tree. Add

these words from Unit 20 to this word tree.

perform

pay
lawyer carpenter actor or
tra
n gf

ers
salary interview office de i
ly ob
s
app a j
professions places to work

jobs

Tables
Tables are also useful for recording new vocabulary. Look at the table in Unit 15, 1.3 as an example.
Tables are also very good for recording word families, as in the following example.

Noun Person Adjective Verb

photograph photographer photographic photograph
production producer productive produce
happiness happy
enjoyment enjoyable enjoy

Labelling a drawing hair

head
Labelling a drawing or photograph is nose
eye
another way to record vocabulary. ear

mouth finger
arm

body

leg

foot

Study regularly
A final piece of advice is to try to do 10 to 15 minutes of work every day and to revise frequently. You
will learn more vocabulary this way than by trying to study for a long period once a week, for example.

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PET Exam Summary

Paper 1 Reading and Writing (1 hour 30 minutes)

This paper carries 50% of the total marks for the exam.

Part What are the tasks? What do I have to do? Practice in this book
Reading
1 Five multiple choice You read five short texts, for example notices, emails, Unit 2, Unit 4, Unit 17 Exam practice
questions text messages. You choose from three possible
answers to each question.
2 Five matching You read five descriptions of people and eight short Unit 3, Unit 11 Exam practice
questions texts. You match the people’s requirements to five of
the texts.
3 10 true/false You read a longer text and decide whether the ten Unit 5, Unit 18 Exam practice
questions statements are true or false.
4 Five multiple choice You read a text and choose from four possible Unit 6, Unit 12, Unit 16 Exam
questions answers to each question. practice
5 10 multiple choice There are ten spaces in a short factual text. You Unit 7 Exam practice,
questions choose the correct word for each space from four Unit 8, Unit 11, Unit 16
possible answers.
Writing
1 Five sentence You are given a sentence followed by a second Unit 3, Unit 13, Unit 19 Exam
transformations sentence with some words missing. You complete the practice
second sentence with no more than three words, so
that it means the same as the first one.
2 Short message You are given three pieces of information that you Unit 10, Unit 15 Exam practice
must include in a short message, such as a postcard
or email. You must write 35–45 words.
3 A longer piece of Either: You write an informal letter answering some Letter: Unit 8 Exam practice
writing questions. Story: Units 2 and 9 Exam practice
OR: You write a story. You are given the title or the
opening sentence.

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Paper 2 Listening (30 minutes) plus 6 minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet
This paper has 25% of the total marks for the exam.

Part What are the tasks? What do I have to do? Practice in this book
1 Seven multiple choice You hear a short recording of one or two people and Unit 8, Unit 14 Exam practice
questions choose from three pictures.
2 Five matching You hear a longer recording of a single speaker or an Unit 4, Unit 9 Exam practice
questions interview, and choose from three possible answers to
the six questions.
3 Six spaces to fill in You hear a longer recording and fill in six spaces in Unit 13, Unit 14 Exam practice
some notes.
4 Six true / false You hear a longer informal conversation and have to Unit 1, Unit 19 Exam practice
questions decide if six statements are true or false.

Paper 3 Speaking
You take this test with a partner. There are two examiners – one who asks the questions and one who just listens.
It takes about 10 minutes. The paper carries 25% of the marks.

Part What do I have to do? Practice in this book

1 The examiner asks you and your partner some questions about yourselves. Unit 1 Exam practice
(2–3 minutes)
2 The examiner describes a situation to you and gives you some pictures to help you. Unit 10, Unit 15 Exam
You discuss the situation with your partner and decide what is best. (2–3 minutes) practice
3 The examiner gives you a photograph. You have to talk about it on your own for about Unit 4, Unit 7, Unit 17 Exam
a minute. Then your partner will talk about a different photograph on the same topic. practice
(3 minutes)
4 The examiner will ask you to have a conversation with your partner on the topic of the Unit 1 Exam practice, Unit
pictures in part 3. (3 minutes) 16, Unit 20 Exam practice

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cream every day, otherwise I would get badly burnt.
Stan: We have to decide what to do for our holiday this year!
3 Actor: When I was in my twenties I was very good looking and 1
Julie: I think we should go on a cruise. Don't you think it would be
used to get great parts. I remember in one play I wore the most
wonderful to have a holiday on a ship, sailing across the ocean and
beautiful long silk dresses, there were about 10 of them in total.
calling at a different port each day?
Luckily they were quite loose because sometimes I only had 2
Stan: That does sound fantastic but isn't it expensive?
minutes to take one dress off and put another one on, before I had
Julie: It's not as much as you think. Look, in this brochure there's a
to go back out on stage. Now, things are a bit different. I generally
cruise to the Mediterranean that's only £500 per person.
play middle-aged women dressed in woollen skirts and sweaters
Stan: Oh yes. It goes to Italy, then the Greek islands, Turkey, and
and flat shoes, the kind of clothes I wear in real life! I still have to
finishes in Egypt. Oh, it looks great.
get in and out of them in 2 minutes though!
Julie: It does, except that we've been to a couple of those places
4 Fashion model: There is a lot of travelling involved in my job and
already.
I spend quite a lot of time in hotels, so I buy clothes that don't
Stan: You're right. That wouldn't be very exciting. What about this
need much ironing when you take them out of the suitcase. I don't
one, to Canada and the Arctic? Look at the amazing scenery, all
own that many clothes, which you might find surprising. My jeans
these mountains, and ice for miles!
are my favourite things - I wear them all the time. Of course when
Julie: We've only got a week, remember. We need something that's a
I'm working I wear the most fantastic things, designed by the top
bit nearer.
people in the business, but to be honest most of them are not very
Stan: OK. What about this one in Northern Europe? It starts in Poland
comfortable, and not my style.
and then goes to Sweden. After that, Germany and then Denmark.
Julie: That's a possibility. There's another one here that goes to
Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands. It's the same number of Recording 3
days, but you spend more time on the ship and less time visiting Ali: Hi, Nick.
cities. Nick: Oh, hi, Ali.
Stan: That sounds more relaxing, doesn't it? And look at these photos Ali: How did you get on helping at the holiday camp? Did the children
of the ship! enjoy it or were they all homesick?
Julie: It's very smart, isn't it? Nick: Well I must admit some of the younger kids were a little bit
Stan: Yes, and read this list of activities. I don't think you could ever unhappy because they'd never been away on their own before and
be bored on this ship. didn't know some of the other kids. But they soon recovered. By the
Julie: I see what you mean. It's a pity there's no indoor pool though. I last day they didn't want to go home they were having such a great
love swimming and it will be too cold for us to swim in the sea. time.
Stan: It certainly will! So do you want to book it? Ali: What sort of things did you do with them?
Julie: OK. Let's try it! If we like it, we can do a longer cruise next year Nick: Well there were some trips, including a visit to Hardwick Castle.
- maybe South America, or Africa or India! I think they were expecting it to be rather boring, especially when
Stan: Or maybe the whole world! they heard they were having a guided tour. But they were wrong
- the guide was very entertaining. He told them some interesting
Recording 2 stories and really made the history of the castle come alive. They
loved it, especially the prisons down in the cellars.
1 Lawyer: I love my job, but it can be very tiring. I work long hours
Ali: I can imagine - what sort of sports activities did they do?
and I have to look smart all the time. I do love my suits - they
Nick: Well, there was sailing and windsurfing, and horse-riding. That
are all very fashionable and expensive. The only trouble is, in my
was a great success. None of the kids had ridden before and some
company we all look the same - it's a bit like wearing a uniform,
were a bit worried about being near the horses. One boy called Sam
and there are days when I don't feel like putting one on, or wearing
kept falling off at first, but he became a really good rider - now he's
any make-up, but I know I have to, especially if I'm going to be
asked his parents to buy him a pony for his birthday!
in court that day. I don't think the judge would be very happy if I
Ali: I wonder if they know how much it costs to keep a horse!
arrived wearing a tracksuit and trainers!
How about the sailing? Did anyone fall in?
2 Lifeguard: People think I have an easy job. Lots of my friends
Nick: Luckily no, though a girl called Тага  decided to jump into 
are very jealous. They say I just have to stand around all day in
the swimming pool with  all her clothes on  - she's usually very 
a swimming costume, looking good. Of course that's not true,
responsible.  I don't  know what  made  her do such  a  stupid  thing.  Of 
I'm responsible for the safety of this whole area, so I have to
course  all  her  new  friends  thought  it  was  really  funny.  Fortunately 
concentrate hard. I can't relax for a minute. Also, this job is not very
she  could  swim. 
good for your looks. We all wear the same red T shirt and shorts.

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AH:  So  at  least  you  didn't  have  to  go  and  rescue  her.  Interviewer:  And  what  about  the  village  -  has  life  changed  at  all  as  a 
Nick:  That's  true.  We  finished  up  with  a  barbecue  on  the  last  evening  result  of  the  programme? 
with  singing  and  dancing  and  some  fireworks  -  that  was  great fun,  Andrew:  A  lot  of people  want  to  move  here,  but there  aren't  any 
the  kids  enjoyed  it  enormously.  They  were  all  promising  to  keep  in  houses  for sale.  Several  husbands  offered  to  give  up  their  jobs  to 
touch  with  each  other  and  come  again  next  year.  look  after their families  full-time.  Of course  that  didn't  last  long! 
AH:  Oh  well  it  sounds  as  if you  had  a  good  time  too,  will  you  be  going  Before  the  project  most  of us  men  had  never spent  24  hours  with 
back  next  year?  our children  and  the  village  was  just  a  place  to  eat  and  sleep.  Now 
Nick:  Yes,  definitely.  I  love  working  with  kids!  we  are  all  friends  and  keen  to  do  things  together  to  make  living 
here  even  better.  It's  been  a  very  positive  experience. 

Recording  4a  Interviewer:  Andrew,  that's  great.  Thank you  for  talking to  us. 

Laura:  We've  recently  moved  into  a  new  house  with  my  parents.  Mum 
has  always  looked  after  Bella  while  I'm  at  work.  I  used  to  get  up  Recording  5 
at  5am  to  get  Bella  ready to  take  her to  Mum's  house.  Now  we  all  When  I  was  a  young  child  we  lived  in  a  flat  near the  city  centre.  It 
live  together.  We  get  on  really  well  with  each  other  and  Bella  looks  was  really  convenient  and  we  had  some  fantastic  neighbours.  Then 
forward  to  being  with  her  Grandma  every  day.  my dad  decided  he  wanted to  move out of the  city, so  he  bought this 
Ros:  Dad  thinks  I'm  still  a  child.  He  won't  even  let  me  go  out  with  my  place.  We've  been  living  here  ever  since.  My  Dad  loves  it  because  it's 
friends  at  weekends.  Once  I  was  really  looking forward  to going to  so  peaceful and  beautiful,  and  he's  right,  the views are wonderful.  But 
mum  and  I  miss  the  town.  It's  too  quiet  for  us  here  -  we'd  prefer to  be 
a  party.  Mum  had  said  it was  OK  but  he  said  I was too young to  be 
somewhere  a  bit  more  lively.  In  fact,  we've  found  a  house  that  would 
out  in  the  evening  and  kept  me  in.  He  doesn't  realise  that  teenagers 
be  perfect.  It  hasn't got  much  of a  garden  but  it  has got a  garage.  It 
need  more  independence  when  they're  growing  up. 
doesn't  look  very  big  from  the  outside  but  it  has  got  lots  of  rooms 
John:  After  my grandmother,  died  my grandfather  moved  in  with  us  inside,  including  a  basement.  The  best  thing  about  it  is  that  it's  just  a 
so  my  mother could  look after  him.  Grandad  and  I  didn't get  along  short  walk  to  the  centre  of town.  The  only  thing  we  have  to  do  now  is 
at all.  He  kept on  complaining about  my clothes,  my  hair,  my music,  persuade  Dad  to  buy  it! 
even  my girlfriend.  I'm  sure  it  was  difficult  for  my  parents  bringing 
up  a  teenager.  I  used  to go out with  my  mates  as  often  as  I could. 
Recording 6 
Recording 4b  і 
Male:  Let's  plant  a  tree  in  the  back garden.  It  will  be  great  for wildlife 
Interviewer:  Andrew,  tell  us  about  'The  week  the  women  went'. 
and  it  will  give  us  some  shade  in  the  summer. 
Andrew:  Well,  it  was  an  experiment  to  see  how  the  men  in  the  village 
Female:  Oh  I  don't  know.  Won't  it  be  expensive,  and  a  lot  of  hard 
would  manage  if their women  all  went  away  on  holiday for  a  week. 
work? 
The television  company wanted  to see if the  men  could  look after their 
Male:  Not  really.  I'll  do  all  the  digging.  It'll  look  great  when  it's  done, 
families  and  join  in  village  life  in  the  same  way that  their wives  do. 
trust  me.  You're  always  talking  about  ways  to  help  the  environment 
Interviewer:  Your sons  are  10  and  13  -  how  did  they  feel  when  your 
-  well,  this  is  a  really  good  way  to  start. 
wife  left  for  the  week? 
Female:  Oh,  OK,  then.  What  kind  of tree  shall we  get? 
Andrew:  Very  upset.  We  started  by  planning  our  menu.  They  wanted 
their favourite  meals,  but  when  we  looked  them  up  in  the  recipe  2 
book they  were  far  too  complicated  to  make.  So  we  got  lots  of ready  Male:  What  are  you  going  to  do  about  your  car?  It  broke  down  again 
meals  from  the  supermarket.  Kim,  my  wife,  never  usually  buys  them  yesterday,  didn't  it? 
because  they're  expensive.  Female:  Yes.  I'm  not  sure  what  to  do.  I  could  sell  it  and  buy  a  bike.  Or 
Interviewer:  Did  you  get  together  with  the  other  men?  I  could  try  and  fix  it  one  more  time. 
Andrew:  Oh  yes.  There  was  a  social  evening  for  all  the  dads  so  I  got  Male:  You  know  it  will  only  break  down  again.  It  always  does! 
a  baby-sitter to  look  after the  boys  -  normally  Kim  would  do  that.  Female:  You're  right.  I'll  sell  it.  That  way  I'll  get  fit  and  help  the 
I  hadn't  expected  to  see  the  men  introducing  themselves  to  each  environment  at  the  same  time! 
other  -  I  thought  they  were  all  friends  already. 
3 
Interviewer:  Do  you  think  your  relationship  with  your sons  changed 
Male:  I  went  to  the  bottle  bank  today,  and  guess  what.  It  was 
while  Kim  was  away? 
completely  full! 
Andrew:  Definitely.  We  made  a  big  effort  to  communicate  with  each 
Female:  Oh  that's  a  shame.  Did  you  have  to  bring  all the  glass  home 
other.  The  older son  had  some  problems  at  school,  which  normally 
again? 
Kim  sorts out,  so  I was  pleased  I  could  help  him. Also we  chatted 
Male:  Yes.  There  was  a  sign  saying  not  to  leave  anything  on  the 
about  different  things  -  sport  for  example,  and  less  about  people 
ground.  I  really  don't  understand  why  they  can't  empty  it  more 
and  shopping. 
often.  What's  the  point  of  having  a  bottle  bank  if you  can't  put  any 
Interviewer:  You  must  have  been  looking forward  to  seeing  Kim  at 
bottles  into  it? 
the  end  of the  week. 
Female:  You're  right.  Maybe  you  should  write  a  letter. 
Andrew:  I'll  say.  The  boys  had  baked  her  a  cake  and  I'd  got  her  some 
flowers.  She  was  really  delighted  but  she  noticed  that  they  were 
wearing the  same  clothes  as  when  she  left!  I'm  afraid  I  hadn't  done 
any  washing! 
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4 Recording 8
Female: I think nuclear power stations are the best way to make
1 What does the man choose for dessert?
energy because they don't make any pollution.
Waitress: Can I interest you in a dessert, sir? We've got some lovely
Mate: That's not true, just think about the waste they produce. Some
strawberries, they were only picked this morning. Chef has made
of it is dangerous for thousands of years.
them into a beautiful cheese cake - or you can have them on their
Female: There are safe ways to store it now - they can bury it deep
own with ice cream.
under the ground.
Man: I don't really want anything sweet - have you got cheese and
Male: Well I don't think that's safe - I would like to see more
biscuits?
electricity being made from wind and the sun.
Waitress: I'm terribly sorry sir, there's no cheese left. We're waiting
5 for some more to be delivered.
Male: Did you get that book about the environment I asked you to buy Man: In that case I'll have the fruit as it's so fresh, but without any ice
for me? cream. The first course was very filling.
Female: Oh, sorry. I completely forgot. What's it called? Waitress: Certainly, sir...
Male: How to Save the Planet. It costs £8.99 and you can get it from
2 What does the woman's rice dish contain?
Wetherby's bookshop.
I hope you like your rice cooked this way - I usually make it with
Female: OK, I'll get it for you tomorrow when I go to town.
chicken and mushrooms, and add some cream at the end but this time
I've decided to try a recipe I saw on the television - it still has the
Recording 7a mushrooms and all the other ingredients, but it uses seafood instead
Presenter: I'm in the Bluewater shopping centre to find out about of chicken and I've replaced the cream with lemon - so it'll be much
young people's shopping habits. I spoke first to Dario, who's a healthier!
computer programmer. Dario, are you enjoying yourself?
3 What will Sam's mother do on his birthday?
Dario: Not really, to be quite honest. My girlfriend persuaded me I
Mother: Sam, how about if we all go to the new Chinese restaurant on
needed some new shoes. I've been to lots of shops and tried on
your birthday? Or would you like me to cook your favourite meal here?
dozens of shoes but I didn't like any of them. At least I got some
Sam: I don't know Mum - I'm so slow with chopsticks. Anyway, Sally's
CDs so it hasn't been a complete waste of time. It'll be a long time
promised to cook a meal at her house for me and a few classmates.
before I come shopping here again though.
Mother: Oh, I didn't realise you'd already got something arranged
Presenter: Now let's hear from Margot, a student from London.
- why don't I bake a carrot cake for you to take to Sally's for dessert?
Margot: I love to come here with my friends in the holidays. I check
Sam: That'd be great Mum. Maybe we can go to the Chinese
out the latest fashions in magazines and on the store websites
restaurant some other time.
before I come. So far today I've bought a jacket, a hat, some
earrings and a book for a friend - but it's all with my birthday
money. I find shopping for clothes really exciting. I'd like a credit Recording 9a
card but I can't get one until I'm 18.1 think I'm sensible with Announcement A
money. Great Northern Railways would like to apologise for the delays
Presenter: Next I spoke to Jennie who's 15 and still at school. Jennie, to today's services. These have been caused by a lack of staff at
you enjoy shopping after school and at weekends and you say some stations. Information about the new times of all arrivals and
you've bought a dress and a matching handbag. Do you think you're departures will be displayed on the boards which can be found on the
a sensible shopper like Margot? platform, waiting room and main hall of the station. We are hoping
Jennie: Well, I must admit that I sometimes buy clothes without to have this information ready to give you in 20 minutes. We have
trying them on, just because they're cheap. Then when I get home not cancelled any services today, but you may have to wait up to 40
I find they don't fit or I don't like them any more. But I never take minutes for your train. If you wish to make other arrangements for
them back for a refund or an exchange. I've got quite a few jumpers your journey today, and would like your money back, please see staff
and skirts in my cupboard that I've never worn - I suppose it's a in the ticket office who will give you a refund. We would ask you to be
waste of my pocket money really. But I've tried this dress on. It's patient as this may take some time. Thank you for your attention.
half price and it fits perfectly so I know I'll wear it.
Announcement В 
This is an announcement for all passengers travelling on flight 397 
Recording 7b to  Budapest. This flight  has  been  cancelled  due to  bad  weather.  The 
This looks like a dress shop. I think the woman on the left is the forecast  for  tomorrow  is  better  and  there  are  two  flights  to  Budapest 
customer and she has just bought something because there is a bag tomorrow  morning,  one  at  8.00  am  and  one  at  9.00  am.  We  will  make 
on the table where you pay and she is giving some money to the other sure  that  all  passengers  booked  on  flight  397  will  travel  to  Budapest 
woman. She must be the shop assistant. I'm not sure what it's called on  one  of these  flights.  Could  all  passengers  please  remain  here  in 
in English, but behind her there's a, hmm, sort of computer where the  departure  lounge  until  your  details  have  been  taken.  We  will then 
you put the money - and on the left there are lots of blouses and take  you  to  a  hotel  where you  will  spend  the  night.  The  cost  of all 
T-shirts hanging up and on the other side there are some jackets. The accommodation  and  meals  will  be  paid  for  by the airline. We would 
woman on the left has got short hair and big silver earrings. The shop like  to  apologise  for  any  inconvenience  caused. 
assistant has got long hair and she looks very friendly because she is
smiling. I think this looks like a very nice shop, and I'd like to go there.

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Recording 9b Speaker 4: You must have sensible footwear and a life jacket.
The water can be very cold all year round so a wetsuit is most
Man: On today's programme I'm going to be talking about the famous
important. Getting started needn't be expensive if you join a club.
Icehotel at Jukkasjarvi in Sweden. Every year a team of builders
You might even be invited to be a crew member on someone else's
and artists from all over the world come to the little village of
boat. Unlike some sports, you don't have to give up as you get older
Jukkasjarvi and build a hotel out of snow and ice. In the spring it
and it's something the whole family can enjoy together - I started
melts and the next year they start all over again. The hotel, which is
at the age of six and my grandfather still comes out with me.
inside the Arctic Circle is just a short drive from the airport, and is
suitable for most people except families with very young children.
Jukkasjarvi has a small museum and a pretty church but not much Recording 10b
else, so evenings are usually spent in the Icehotel, having a drink in Female: Shall I start? What do you think about going to the gym?
the bar and admiring the building. The ice used to build the hotel is Male: Well it's OK but it's quite expensive. Maybe our friend can't
amazingly clear. When you open the doors and enter the hotel, the afford it. And it's not easy to chat when you're exercising. I think
sight of this ice, with the light shining through it, is just fantastic. going to this club is better. What do you think?
In late December and early January ice rooms will be ready for Female: I agree, because you can play table tennis there and dance
guests but other parts of the hotel will be unfinished. If you and it's fun. Getting a dog is good too - our friend can take it for
come at this time you wilt be able to watch the artists making walks and meet people in the park.
their sculptures. If you prefer to see the hotel once everything is Male: That's a good idea, but when he goes on holiday somebody
completed then the best time to travel is from the middle of January. has to look after it and food for dogs is expensive. This one's good
Various activities are organised for guests at the Icehotel. There - learning to play the guitar.
are guided tours of the hotel in English and Swedish at various Female: Do you think so? I don't agree. He'll only meet his teacher.
times of the day where you can learn about the history of this Male: Yes, but if he can play the guitar he can join a band and make
fantastic place. You will also have the chance to make your own
lots of friends that way. Or what about this one - in a theatre helping
ice-sculpture. Classes are at 11 am daily. The hotel provides all the
with a play. I think that would be a really good way to meet people.
ice and tools you need and hot drinks - you just bring your ideas.
Female: Yes, he likes acting. So I think that's best.
There are also two different trips, both quite reasonably priced.
Male: Or going to the club, that's good as well.
One is a climbing trip to the top of Mount Puimonen from where
there are wonderful views of the Icehotel. The other is a 5km cross
country skiing trip. A driver takes you out and then you ski back to Recording 11
the hotel. It is a good idea to book these activities at least three I'm afraid I don't have very good memories of my school days. I think
weeks before your arrival as they fill up quickly. teachers were very strict in those days, much stricter than they are
There is some heated accommodation at the hotel and if you are now. When I listen to my grandchildren talking about school, I think it
worried that sleeping in an ice room will not suit you, you can sounds more like a holiday camp. We had so many rules to think about
reserve one of the heated rooms at extra cost. You can of course all the time. It was an all girls school and we had to wear this awful
spend all your nights in heated accommodation and not take the ice uniform. It was grey and yellow and so uncomfortable. And you had
room at all, but in my opinion, this would be a shame. to have it just right. If one button was wrongly fastened, or your tie
was too loose, you were punished straight away. We also had to be on
time every day, if we were late we got into terrible trouble. Teachers
Recording 10a weren't afraid of shouting at you or even hitting you in those days!
Speaker 1: Before you set out it's essential to check the weather And of course, we always had to talk nicely to the teachers and never
forecast. Then you should arrive at the festival campsite early to get be rude. They weren't very worried about us getting qualifications
a good place for your tent - fairly close to the car park for carrying though. They thought we would all just get married after school and
your bags but also not too far from the main festival area. Don't t that we didn't need careers or university.
forget a raincoat, strong shoes and a pocket light. Finding your tent I was always very well-behaved and tried to stay out of trouble as
in a dark rainy campsite after a night's dancing can be difficult. much as possible. But I do remember making one teacher very angry
Speaker 2: I joined a club when I was at university and enjoyed once. I had been absent from school for a few days because I had been
going away for weekends. The weather can be changeable so ill, and it was my first day back. I was in my geography lesson and
comfortable, waterproof clothes plus the proper boots and a helmet the teacher asked everyone to hand in their homework. Of course I
are essential. All your safety equipment should be good quality. The hadn't done it because I had been away and that was fine, the teacher
best part about it for me is the feeling you get when you make it to knew that. But then my friend asked me about my illness and I started
the top of a steep cliff and see the ground a long, long way below. telling her all about it. When the teacher saw me, he got very angry.
Speaker 3: We always start with a 45-minute beginner's lesson. I thought he would make me write lines - you know T must not talk
You don't need a special costume, just soft shoes and comfortable in class' 100 times, or stay behind after school. But in the end I had
clothes. Each week we learn a series of four new movements that to spend my whole lunchtime collecting litter from the playground
join together to make a short routine. After that there's a 30-minute - what a horrible punishment. Anyway, it worked because I don't think
freestyle period when you can practise what you've just learnt. I ever chatted in class again!
There's no need to be shy - you can ask anyone you like onto the
floor - no-one ever refuses and the DJ plays some great music.

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Recording  12  Runners will be able to use the changing rooms in the Hockey Club. 

These are  near the starting point for the run and are very big with 
Patient A 
excellent showers. There is also a large car park outside for those of 
Doctor:  Have a seat Miss Brown. How can I help? 
you who need it. 
Miss B:  I'm afraid I've got terrible earache. 
Abington Fun  Run is a race in which there are no winners or losers. 
Doctor:  I see. Is it on both sides? 
Everyone who takes part will be given something to remember the 
Miss В  No, it's just the left one. 
day by.  Last year it was a T-shirt. This year it will be a water bottle 
Doctor:  Right, well I'd better examine it. Hmm, well there's nothing 
so it's certain to be very useful. 
there, your ear looks quite healthy. Have you got a sore throat Miss 
The  cost  for adults  is £8 if you register in advance or £10 on the
Brown? 
day. Any child under the age of 15 can take part free but there's a
MissB:  Well, yes, a bit. 
lower age limit of eight.
Doctor:  Let me have a look at your throat - open wide and say 'Ah'. 
If you would like to join in the fun run, entry forms and an
Miss B:  Aaah. 
information pack with lots of useful tips for improving your fitness
Doctor:  Oh yes. You'd better see a dentist - there might be a problem 
and preparing for the run are available from any newsagent or you
with the tooth at the back on that side. 
can download one from the sports development website at www.
Miss B:  Oh right, I'll make an appointment straight away. I have had 
funrun.org. See you there!
toothache  recently. 
Doctor:  And I'll give you a prescription for some tablets for the pain. 
You can get them at the chemist's.  Recording 14a
MissB:  I will, thank you very much.  1 Which photograph are they looking at?
Female: Can I see that photo, James? Is this where you went on holiday?
Patient В 
Male: That's right. Our hotel was in a beautiful valley about 25 miles
Doctor:  Oh dear Will, what's happened to you! 
from the coast, but we drove to this beach every day. We used to go
Will:  I was playing football and I got kicked. My leg really hurts. I 
for long walks on the cliff paths. There were lots of climbers there,
hope it's not broken. 
it was quite exciting to watch them.
Doctor:  Let me examine it. Hmmm. Can you put your weight on it? 
Female: And are you going to go back there next year?
Will:  Hmm. Ow, no, it's too painful! 
Male: We might, but we're thinking of going to Indonesia to visit the
Doctor:  OK, now can you bend your knee? 
rainforest. My wife loves animals and wants to see the wildlife there!
Will:  Yes, that's not a  problem. But I can't move my ankle at all. 
Doctor:  I don't think it's broken but you'd better go to hospital for an  2 Where is Jim's house?
x-ray to make sure. I'll call an ambulance to take you there.  Male: Hi Sue, it's Jim here. I'm really pleased you are coming to
Will:  So will I be able to play in the football match next week?  my party on Saturday. I'm just giving you a quick call to give you
Doctor:  I doubt it very much.  Even if it's not broken, you'll still have  directions as I know you've never been here before. The best way
to  rest your leg for at  least 3 weeks to  let it recover.  to come is straight down the A347. You'll pass the lake and then
Will:  Oh. Thank you doctor.  you will see a small wood on your left. After you have passed that,
you come round a very steep hill. Then you'll see a big hotel and my
Patient С 
house is opposite that. OK, see you Saturday.
Doctor:  Hello, come and sit down. What can I do for you? 
Mother:  My little boy's cut his hand. I was getting dinner ready and  3 Which pets does Tony have?
somehow he picked up the knife when my back was turned. There  Female: Hello Tony, is this your new dog? He's lovely! How does he
was  a  lot  of blood.  I  tried  to  put  a  plaster on  it  but...  get on with the rest of your pets?
Doctor:  Lets have a look ... Yes, he's got a cut on  his thumb. It's not  Male: He loves the cat - they're best friends. But he's not so sure
too bad. It's stopped bleeding now. I'll put a dressing on it and nice  about the parrot - he finds her a bit frightening!
big bandage and he'll be fine.  Female: And what about your snake?
Mother:  Oh thank you very much doctor.  Male: Oh, I had to sell him. He got too big for me to look after
Doctor: No problem.  properly. So I got a fish to go in the space where he was.

Recording  13  Recording 14b

Announcer:  And now here is Carol Johnson the organiser of this year's  Man: Welldean Wild Animal Park is open 7 days a week, every day
Abington Fun Run.  of the year. Between April and September, we are open 10am until
Carol:  Thank you. Yes, I 'm delighted to be able to tell you that this  6pm, and from October to March we are open 10am to 4pm. Last
year the Abington Fun Run will be at 11 am, on Sunday May 24th,  admission will be one hour before closing time.
so make a note in your diary. It's open to runners of any age and  We have a wide range of wild animals for you to see, including
ability - children, their parents, grandparents, friends, couples or  monkeys, Asian elephants, African lions and a special kind of camel
single runners and it's an excellent opportunity to get out into the  which has almost disappeared in the wild now. All the animals live
fresh air for some exercise.  in environments which are as similar to their natural habitats as
The course of the fun run will be through the beautiful environment  possible.
of Abington Park and the total distance will be 3 kilometres, 
starting and finishing at the football ground. That's on the south 
side of the park, very close to the main entrance. 

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Our newest arrival is a brown bear. This animal comes from south Federico: I fall asleep as soon as my head touches the pillow and I
and eastern Europe and parts of Asia. It lives in forests and eats never have time in the morning. To be honest I don't have a set time
many different things, including fruit and nuts, roots, grasses and or place for reading - but I like to read when I'm travelling - on the
insects. It will also eat fish and small animals such as rabbits if they bus or the train, or on a plane. It helps to pass the time.
are available. Ruby: Sure. How many hours a week do you spend reading?
The animals at Welldean wander freely around the park. Therefore, Federico: Well it varies, but half an hour on the bus, 5 days a week
for your own safely, we ask you to stay in your car as you drive - plus maybe another half hour, so about 3 hours in total.
through the park, and to keep your windows closed at all times. Ruby: I probably read more than you - more like 4 hours. Now this is
Refreshments are available at several locations. The Cafe on the the interesting bit - what sort of books do you like? Hmm ... Science
Lake is a restaurant serving hot meals and a variety of children's fiction, horror stories, books about war?
meals. The Cafe on the Hill serves fast food such as burgers and Federico: I've read all the Harry Potter books so you could say I like
sandwiches. There are also several kiosks and vending machines fantasy novels. But really I prefer travel books and biographies. I
around the park. think you can learn a lot from non-fiction, don't you?
If you would like to support our work, you can get involved by Ruby: I suppose so, but I learn enough facts at school. In general I
joining our Animal Club or by adopting an animal. It costs £12.50 prefer to read something light in my free time.
a year to join the club. You will get a newsletter every month. Federico: What, love stories and murder mysteries?
Adopting an animal costs between £10 and £200 depending on the Ruby: Exactly, fiction's perfect for relaxing - don't you agree?
animal. Call 02785 453 7865 for more information. Federico: I'm afraid I think those sort of books are a bit of a waste of
We look forward to seeing you at Welldean Wild Animal Park and time.
hope you will enjoy your visit. Ruby: OK. Last question. What was the last book you read?
Federico: The title was Planets at War. It was science fiction. Would
Recording 15a you like to borrow it?
Ruby: No it's OK thanks - I've just finished a thriller called 'Murder in
On Wednesday we can expect a quite a few showers across most of the
the dark' and now I must get on with some schoolwork. At least I've
United Kingdom, and in Scotland we may see some heavy rain, which
finished my questionnaire. Thanks for your help Federico!
could last for several hours in some places. Temperatures will remain
low everywhere. By evening the rain will disappear but the clear skies
mean that on Wednesday night a widespread frost will develop, with Recording 17
the possibility of fog appearing in river valleys. There will be a lot of There are about 60,000 people in my town, so it's quite large. It's an
bright sunshine around again on Thursday, with light winds, but it will ancient town and luckily it's been well looked after, so it looks good,
get a little cloudier later on in the day. This cloud will not be heavy especially the old square in the town centre which is famous for its
enough to produce any rain, however. Friday will be another beautiful 500 year-old houses. We don't have trams or underground trains, but
day, again with a lot of sun around, but there is the chance of some there is an excellent bus service. I never have to wait long for one and
snow falling on higher ground. they are not too expensive. There are even night buses, which is great
because I love going out in the evenings. My town has a good range
of restaurants, bars and nightclubs and in fact people come from
Recording 15b
quite far away to go to them. We've also got an arts centre, where you
Male: What do you think about this idea? They could stay inside by can see plays, films and exhibitions of paintings and sculpture. The
the fire. But I think that's very boring. Do you agree? old theatre and 2 cinemas closed down recently so we are lucky to
Female: Yes I do. Maybe they can go for a walk in the countryside? have these new ones, and all under one roof, which is great. There is
What do you think? also a museum which I've been to with school a few times. It is quite
Male: That sounds fun, but it might be wet and dirty there. They'll interesting because the Romans used to live here, so there are some
need some boots. What about doing something indoors, like visiting nice things to look at. I am more interested in sport though, especially
a museum? It's nice and warm in there. swimming. There is a leisure centre in town, but it doesn't have a gym
Female: You're right. I don't think fishing is very good in the winter. and the pool is tiny. Also my brother is always complaining that there
Male: Neither do I, it's much too cold. But what about going ice-skating? is nowhere to play football. We do have some lovely parks and open
Female: That's a good idea. Maybe they can borrow some skating boots. spaces but none of them have football pitches in them. That's one
Male: Yes. It'll be really fun and maybe afterwards they could go and thing I would like to improve about my town.
have coffee and a cake together. What do you think?
Female: Yes, I agree.
Recording 18
Recording 16 And now it's time to find out what's on at the Arts Centre.
The week's entertainment starts on Monday with a play based on the
Ruby: Hi Federico, - our English teacher's given us this questionnaire
novel 'Birds on the wing' by author Philip Cruise. Set on a Greek island
about people's reading habits. Would you mind answering some
in the last century it tells a story of true love that succeeds in the face
questions?
of great difficulties.
Federico: OK, Ruby.
Tuesday brings a salsa workshop, led by Diana Fransen. This exciting
Ruby: Well my first question is: when do you read? For example I
new mix of exercise and dance, accompanied by Latin American
generally read before I go to sleep at night or if I wake up early in
music, is great fun. The two hours will be over before you realise it.
the morning. How about you?

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There are only places for 20 people so book now if you're interested. Recording 19b
The Matsuri drummers from Japan come to the Arts Centre on
Introducing the brand new Lapbook, the latest in our family of high-
Wednesday. If you think drumming is just a lot of loud noise think
speed, affordable, space-saving laptop computers. Its extra bright
again - their costumes and lighting effects are amazing.
screen is 32.5 cm wide and the Lapbook is only 2.75 cm thick so you
On Thursday Highgate's own Silver Band, directed by Leslie Ager,
can take this little machine anywhere. It won't weigh you down either
perform a concert of popular classical pieces. There will be a chance
- the new Lapbook weighs only 2.36 kilos thanks to its lightweight
for the audience to request their favourite tunes.
plastic case.
The jazz singer and guitarist, Maddie Felix, visits Highgate on Friday
The Lapbook is a powerful machine with 512 megabytes of memory
evening as part of her concert tour to celebrate her new CD. There are
and a 60 gigabyte hard drive. And as far as speed is concerned, at
still a few tickets left for this gig, but hurry, they are selling out fast.
5,400 rpm, the Lapbook is even faster than any previous laptop
Our regular series of Saturday afternoon films for all the family
computers.
continues with Beauty and the Beast, a musical based on the
At only £637.45, or £749.50 including tax, the Lapbook is the perfect
traditional French story. This film is suitable for anyone over 5 years
present for yourself or your family. Available from all good computer
old and will be shown at 3:15 and 6:15.
stores now.
To book tickets for any of these events, phone the box office on
714170, or check out the website.
And even if you don't come to one of these performances, why not Recording 20
enjoy a coffee in the Arts Centre coffee shop and look at this week's Candidate 1: Do you have a job?
exhibition of sea pictures, painted by members of the Highgate art Candidate 2: Yes, I work as a computer programmer in a bank.
group in our coffee shop gallery - you may even decide to buy one. Hmm ... What about you?
Candidate 1: I'm a student. I'm studying to become an architect.
Recording 19a Candidate 2: Ahh ... That's interesting. Are you enjoying the course?
Candidate 1: I am but it's very difficult. And I have heard that it might
Eva: Carl, How long do you spend on your computer each evening?
be difficult to get a job afterwards, because there are not many jobs
Carl: Well my college work usually takes at least two hours.
for architects at the moment.
Eva: Is that all? I think maybe I spend too long looking for
Candidate 2: But it's a good career if you can be successful. Ahh ...
information - I start off by researching one topic on a website and
There are quite a few famous architects.
then I follow a link to something else. Suddenly I realise how late
Candidate 1: I suppose so. Hmm ... Do you like being a computer
it is and I'm on a completely different subject and I still haven't
programmer?
finished the work I was supposed to do.
Candidate 2: It's OK but I find it a bit boring sometimes. I don't like
Carl: You can waste a lot of time surfing the internet and following
being in an office all day, and sitting in front of a screen for hours
links to other websites.
and hours is not very good for my eyes. I may change my job in a
Eva: The trouble is I find it so fascinating.
few years.
Carl: But you do know that you can't believe everything you read on
Candidate 1: Oh. What do you think you will do?
the internet, don't you Eva?
Candidate 2: I'd like to have a job in the countryside. I might buy a
Eva: Oh yes, that's why I never go in chat rooms - you have no idea
small farm and keep animals. I won't earn as much money but I
who you're talking to and what they might find out about you.
think it would be more enjoyable.
Carl: Chat rooms are OK so long as you're sensible and don't give out
any personal information. I go in some music chatrooms from time
to time, not very often. I talk to friends there. I download quite
a lot of music from the internet too, usually while I'm doing my
homework. And I've got several friends in different countries who I
keep in touch with by email.
Eva: Me too, and that takes up a lot of time.
Carl: What I really like are computer games, especially the ones you
can play against other people online. Sometimes I stay up really
late playing.
Eva: I find them boring and it's not good for you to sit in front of a
screen for too long. That's what I'm worried about.
Carl: You're right. I tell you what -I'll try to limit my time playing
online games if you stop surfing websites that aren't going to be
useful for your work.
Eva: OK, that's a good idea, and then let's go to the cinema one
evening with the time that we've saved.
Carl: Great!