RM B1 SB Scripts

ROADMAP™ B1 Students’ Book audio scripts
Unit 1 Recording 1 Unit 1 Recording 3

1 When are you going to take that holiday?
S = Sonya P = Pierre
S: Hey I’m Sonya! Nice to meet you. 2 I’m seeing my boss tomorrow.
P: Hi Sonya. I’m Pierre. Nice to meet you too! OK, so the 3 I’m going to ask for advice.
teacher asked us to ask each other some questions,

right? Would you like to start? Unit 1 Recording 4
S: Sure! Where are you from, Pierre? C = Life Coach B = Ben
P: I’m from Paris, France. And you? Where are you from? C: OK, Ben, so we’re going to make a life map today. Is
S: OK, so I’m from Munich in Germany. I’d love to visit that OK?
Paris one day, I’d like to visit the Louvre. OK … What do B: Yep, it sounds like a really good idea.
you do? C: Great. So … let’s start. Ben, I’m going to begin by
P: I’m a computer programmer. I usually work from home, asking you some questions. First question. What is most
but right now I’m working on site for a local company. important to you at the moment? Is it money and success,
S: Really? Do you enjoy your job? a job that you enjoy? Family? Or, friends and relationships,
P: Well, I enjoy my job most of the time – it’s very learning something new … or maybe having a particular
interesting … but I’m not enjoying it at the moment! I’ve way of life?
got too much to do! What about you? What do you do? B: Mm, family I think. Family life.
S: At the moment, I’m studying for a teaching qualification. C: Right. Let’s start with that, Now, I want you to think
P: That sounds interesting! about these questions. What do you like about your
S: Yes, it is. I really love children and helping them to family life at the moment? And what would you like to
learn. Right now, I’m teaching part time in a local change?
school. B: Well, my wife and I have just had a baby – that’s
P: So, why are you studying English? wonderful and we’re really happy, so that’s something I
S: Well, I need to pass an exam in English before I can don’t want to change! But I work very hard and I often
graduate. And after I graduate, I want to get a job have to travel for work or work late, so, I’m not at home
abroad. very often.
P: Good luck! C: Well, the next question is: what is your goal here?
S: Thanks! What about you? Why are you studying B: I don’t think I have enough time just to be with the
English? family. So … I suppose I’d like to have more time at home
P: Well, I often work for foreign companies, so I need to with them. That’s my goal, yes. Spending more time with
improve my speaking skills. my family.
S: What do you usually do in your free time? C: OK, that’s very clear. So, the next question is, how are
P: I like listening to music. I’m learning to play the guitar at you going to reach this goal? What action are you going
the moment. How about you? to take?
S:I’m really keen on sport. I play tennis every weekend and B: I’m not sure. It’s difficult. I suppose the best thing is to
go swimming in my free time. be open and honest about what I want and speak to my
P: Great! I’m afraid I don’t do much sport. I prefer watching boss about working from home a few days a week. In the
it on TV! end, I’m going to have to look for a new job, I think.
C: OK, I can understand why you’d think that. The next
Unit 1 Recording 2 step is to put a date on your actions. When are you going
1 Where do you live? to do these things?
2 What do you do? B: Right. Well, I’m meeting my boss next week, so I can
3 What university do you go to? speak to her then. A new job? That’s going to take a bit
4 Do you like sport? of time, but I’m definitely going to start looking in the next
few months.
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C: Good. Well, now let’s look at the rest of the list. So here So, what do sleep scientists have to say? The first thing
are some more questions for you. they say is that we don’t get enough sleep! One reason is
work and how it affects the way we live. This is not good
Unit 1 Recording 5 news for the evening people, but we all have to get up
1 Will there be a change? early to go to work. And it’s unfortunate that many of us go
2 We don’t know what will happen. to bed late because we finish work late … and then need to
3 He won't come to the party. check emails, watch TV or just spend some time with the
family – we need more time!
Unit 1 Recording 6 So it seems like the situation is not great for anyone: no
S = Sofia D = Daniel one gets enough sleep! However, the situation is getting
S: Did you watch The World of Tomorrow last night? better. Companies are starting to understand that tired
D: I’ve never seen it. Was it good? people won’t be able to work well … so they have to make
S: Well, yeah. They made a lot of strange predictions. I sure that the people who work for them have enough
sleep.
don’t know, I find it very hard to imagine the future …
Some companies already have ‘nap pods’ where you can
D: Well, I think everything will be very different in the
have a short sleep during the day. And more will do this in
future.
the future! Isn’t that a great idea? Companies will use
S: Really? Like what?
technology to check how long their employees sleep.
D: Well, take health, for example. There won’t be any
People who sleep longer will get a reward … extra holidays
doctors any more. Robots will check our health and give
or extra money. And another positive change is that more
us medicine! And we won’t get ill any more either
people work online, from home. This means that they will
because scientists will find a way to stop people getting
be able to get up at a time that’s good for them. And the
sick!
second thing sleep scientists tell us is that sleep is an
S: That sounds amazing! Anything else?
amazing medicine. The right amount of sleep at night
D: Yes. I don’t think there will be any offices in the future.
makes us healthier … and better at whatever we do. So
People will work online from home. Or they will work
just close your eyes …
from wherever they are. Maybe they’ll work from a café,
but not an office.
S: But how will people meet each other? They won’t meet
Unit 1 Recording 8
1: Nap pods at work? I really don’t think I’d wake up! I
anyone or speak to anyone all day! Wait, I know … don’t
don’t think it’s a great idea.
tell me! They’ll meet online!
2: I’m an evening person, so I always go to bed late and
D: That’s absolutely right!
I’m usually very tired in the morning. It’d be amazing to
S: Hmm, well it definitely sounds different from now. I’m not
be able to start work later.
sure that …
3: My company checking how much sleep I get? And extra
holiday if I sleep a lot? That’s a really positive idea.
Unit 1 Recording 7
4: I know that I feel better and more energetic when I sleep
Today we’re going to be talking about something that’s
well. People need to understand that sleep is important
very important to all of us: sleep. First, some facts! Sleep
so it’s good to say that sleep is like medicine.
scientists say that everyone needs at least eight hours’
5: At last! Someone understands that we need to sleep
sleep a night, but the bad news is, not many adults get
during the day, even at work. I think that’s a fantastic
eight hours a night. Let’s find out why.
idea!
About 30 percent of people are evening people. They
6: Unfortunately, most companies are not going to let us
prefer to go to bed late and get up late in the morning.
sleep during work hours. It’s not going to happen.
Another 40 percent are morning people. They prefer to get
up early and go to bed early. I guess the rest of us are
somewhere in between.

Unit 1 Recording 9
K = Katy P = Pete
K: Hi, Pete. How are things?
P: Hi, Katy. Not very good, I’m afraid. I’m feeling really
stressed out. I can’t sleep, I feel tired all the time. I don’t
know what to do.
K: Do you do any exercise? Do you go to the gym, for
example?
P: No, I don’t have time.
K: I really recommend doing regular exercise. It makes you
feel better and it helps you sleep, you know. You’ll have
more energy.
P: OK then. I suppose I can try and do some in the
evenings after work. What do you suggest?
K: What about running? Running for just 15 to 30 minutes
a day is good for your health. And you can do it on your
own – before you go to work, or during your lunch
break.
P: I don’t really fancy running. I don’t like doing things on
my own.
K: OK. So, here’s another idea. How about going hiking in
the countryside with friends at weekends? Being in
nature makes you feel happy.
P: Mm, maybe. I’m not very keen on hiking.
K: Or … why not try volleyball? That’s fun. You can join a
team.
P: Well … that sounds a bit different … and quite
interesting.
K: And your social life will improve. You’ll meet interesting
people and have fun.
P: OK, it sounds like a good idea. I’ll find out some
information.
K: Great. Let me know how it goes!
Unit 1 Recording 10
1 I really recommend doing regular exercise.
2 What about running?
3 How about going hiking in the countryside?
4 Or why not try volleyball?


1 A = Adam J = Jane
My best friend at school was called Andy. When we A: Oh, I love that song! It’s one of my favourites!
finished school, we went to different universities to study. J: Why’s that?
After university, we both went abroad to work and we didn’t A: It reminds me of the summer of 2013. I was staying with
keep in touch. Then last week I was visiting my home town friends in London. We used to play that song all the
for a few days. One afternoon, I was walking along the time! I’ll never forget that summer.
High Street and thinking about Andy. I was wondering J: Isn’t it funny how sounds and smells and things often
where he was and what he was doing. I decided to stop for make us remember the past? I was in the park today
a coffee in one of the cafés on the High Street. Just as I and the smell of newly cut grass …
was going into the café on the High Street, a man came A: What does it remind you of?
out. It was Andy! We were both amazed! J: It always makes me think of my childhood. We lived in a
2 house with a big garden and my father used to cut the
Do you ever have days when everything goes wrong? Last grass regularly in summer. When I woke up, the smell of
year I had an interview for a new job. I didn’t want to be grass came through the window, this really beautiful,
late, so I got up very early. While I was walking to the train fresh smell. It made me feel so happy.
station, I suddenly remembered I didn’t have my phone. I What about you? Is there a smell or a taste or
had to go back home and get it. When I got to the station, something that you really like?
my train was just leaving – I was so annoyed! I had to wait A: Well, I love the smell of coffee and fresh bread. I have
for the next train. Finally, I got to the office where I was happy memories of Saturday mornings when I was a
going to have the interview. I was running up the steps to child. My mother used to make coffee for everyone, and
the main door when I fell over and dropped my bag – my we had fresh rolls. I was too young to drink coffee, but
things went everywhere. It was one of the most stressful the smell was wonderful. I have happy memories of
days of my life. Oh, and I didn’t get the job. those times.
3 J: That’s really nice. Fresh coffee and rolls.
I was working late at the office one night as I needed to
finish a report for my boss. I was just shutting down my Unit 2 Recording 5
computer when I heard a noise. I was alone in the office by 1 It’s such a nice day.
that time so I felt rather worried. I decided to call the 2 He’s so quiet today.
security guard. While I was waiting for him to come, I saw 3 I was so busy yesterday afternoon.
something move near the wall. By now I was really 4 She’s such a bad liar.
frightened! Then I saw it – it was just a cat! Maybe it got in
through the open window. It was so funny, I laughed out Unit 2 Recording 6
loud!
N = Nick M = Maria
N: Well, my parents moved to a town in the north when
Unit 2 Recording 2
I was about 15. We were in the same country but
1 While he was visiting his home town, he met an old
everything was so different!
friend.
M: What do you mean?
2 While he was walking to the station, it started to rain.
N: Well, for example … people we didn’t know were always
3 While she was waiting, she saw a cat.
asking us about things that were too private to talk to
strangers about! Things like. ‘Why are you living in that
Unit 2 Recording 3
house?’, ‘Why does your mum work?’, ‘Why don’t you
1 We used to go every Friday.
get up earlier in the morning?’ It was really weird at first
2 My mother didn’t use to mind!
and we didn’t know how to answer! Nobody used to ask
3 What did they use to do?

questions like that in the south. Not even aunts and to work to save some money to pay for my university
uncles! But we got used to it in the end. We probably do course.
the same now. I: And did you enjoy that?
M: Yes, you do, actually! Well, … my mum comes from S: Hmm, it was OK. I liked the people I worked with, but
Spain. And she’s got such interesting stories. Like, the work itself was pretty boring.
when she first came here, to a new country, no one I: So, overall, do you feel a gap year is a good thing?
asked her anything about herself, so she thought no one R: Yes! It was a great chance to see the world before I
liked her. Then she realised they were trying to be went to university.
polite. So, she just told them all about herself anyway! S: You’re lucky, Rob! I only took a gap year because I
N: Yeah, there are so many interesting things like that. I couldn’t afford my course. I didn’t get the chance to go
remember going to my new school. The kids called the travelling like some people!
teachers ‘Mr Jones’ or ‘Mrs Tyler’. At my old school we
called teachers by their first names, like ‘Joe’ or ‘Sally’. It Unit 2 Recording 8
was really hard to change. I didn’t feel like I was being 1 The couple I stayed with were OK most of the time. I
very friendly to them. really liked the man, but …
M: I bet you didn’t … And what about … ? 2 I worked in an office for ten years, so I decided to take a
career break because … .
Unit 2 Recording 7 3 My experience living abroad was really great for the first
I = Interviewer R = Rob S = Sally six months.
I: Today, I’m going to be speaking to two people, Rob and However, … .
Sally, about their gap years. So, Rob, let’s start with 4 I loved the amazing countryside, and …
you, why did you decide to have a gap year?
R: Well, um, I think it’s for several reasons, but the main Unit 2 Recording 9
one is because I love travelling! I went to Mexico City 1 The couple I stayed with were OK most of the time. I
first. I found it a bit too busy, so I decided to go really liked the man, but I don’t think the woman liked
somewhere a bit smaller. me so much.
I: So, did you just have a holiday in Mexico, or did you 2 I worked in an office for ten years, so I decided to take a
work? career break because I was bored of my job.
R: I got a job in the second place I went to, Cancun, 3 My experience living abroad was really great for the first
working with the local diving centre, and that was OK for six months.
a while. However, after a few months, I wanted to travel However, in the second part of the year I got homesick,
again and I left the job, and Cancun. and I decided not to continue.
I: Ah, OK. And where did you go to next? 4 I loved the amazing countryside, and I really liked the
R: Brazil! I loved it there, Obviously the beaches, and I people.
really loved the music there! Have you heard of a kind of
music called Forro? Unit 2 Recording 10
I: I haven’t actually.
1
R: It’s amazing. It’s a kind of folk music, and it’s so good to A: Did I tell you about my nightmare day last week?
dance to. B: No, I don’t think so. What happened?
I: It sounds really interesting! OK, now Sally, tell us A: I locked myself out of my house. I left the keys inside
something about your gap year. and shut the door.
S: Oh, well, my gap year was very different from Rob’s! B: Really? Oh, no! What did you do?
I decided to stay at home and work. A: Well, I called the landlord …
I: Oh, right, and why did you decide to do that? B: Uh huh.
S: Actually, I had to. My family are not super rich, so I had A: And I found out he was on holiday. In Hawaii.

B: That’s awful! So, what happened? Did you get back into 3 Oh no.
the house? 4 So what did you do?
A: Well, it was OK in the end. I got in touch with the
landlord’s son, but, yeah, a very frustrating day …
2
A: How was your holiday?
B: Yeah, it was interesting. It was my first time in Asia.
A: Great! Where were you?
B: We spent three days in Beijing and five in Tokyo.
A: Wow, that’s so cool!
B: Yes, and no. It was a cool experience, but everything
felt really strange to me in the beginning, so many
people, and everything so different from home. Plus, our
bags got lost between Beijing and Narita airports.
A: Oh, no! What did you do?
B: Well, we had to wait, they arrived at the hotel a couple
of days after we arrived. At least we had a good excuse
to go shopping for clothes!
A: True! Well, at least you got something good out of it.
3
A: Do you remember that band, ‘A-ha’?
B: Yes, of course.
A: Well, I was walking down the street the other day, after
work …
B: Uh huh.
A: And I saw the lead singer!
B: Really? Morten Haarkett? That’s amazing! Did you
speak to him?
A: Yes! I felt so embarrassed, but I couldn’t miss the
opportunity, so I went up to him.
B: So, what did you say?
A: Honestly, I don’t remember. I couldn’t finish a sentence.
Something about ‘I was such a big fan of your band’,
and then I realised I said ‘was’ and the only thing I could
do was look at my shoes. But I met him!
Unit 2 Recording 11
1 And what happened next?
2 That’s amazing!
3 Oh no.
4 So what did you do?
Unit 2 Recording 12
1 And what happened next?
2 That’s amazing!

Unit 3 Recording 1 A: Yes, it’s a really exciting place.

1 Write down the things you’ve always wanted to do. B: So, what about you? How’s your work going?
2 I’ve travelled to many different countries. A: Well, I’ve got a new job. My boss has been trying to
3 She’s already raised a 1000 pounds. persuade me to move to the Mexican office for ages,
and I’ve just accepted the job!
Unit 3 Recording 2 B: That’s brilliant. Congratulations!
P = Paula J = John A: Yes, I’m really pleased. And what about your brother
P: So, I’ve decided to make a bucket list like I was telling Dave, what’s he been doing? He’s at uni, isn’t he?
you. I’ve put down some ideas but now I can’t think of B: Yes, he’s been studying for his final exams for months.
anything else. Any ideas? The bad news is, he and his girlfriend split up two
J: OK, well, have you ever been on a hot-air balloon ride? months ago.
P: No, I haven’t. Have you? A: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
J: Yes, I have. It’s really fun – you get great views of the B: I’m sure he’ll be fine. Have you seen Joanne recently?
city and the countryside. You should definitely add it to I’ve lost touch with her.
your list. A: Yes, guess what! She’s getting married next month.
P: Right, OK, hot-air balloon ride … . She’s been very busy getting ready for the wedding.
J: OK, what else … have you been to the Olympics? It’s a B: That’s great news! So … um, have you been doing
great experience. You could go to the next Olympic anything else interesting lately?
Games. A: Well, I’ve been taking Spanish lessons. A friend has
P: Well, I went to the last Olympic Games. But I’m not been helping me with my studies.
really very interested in sport I’m afraid. B: Great. That’s for your new job, right?
J: OK … mm. Have you thought about joining a drama B: Well, Alan, I’m sorry, I have to go now. It’s been great to
club? You could perform in a play. catch up and chat. Let’s get together again soon!
P: Well, that’s a challenge! I’ve never performed in a play, A: Yes, let’s stay in touch.
not even at school. Yes, I could give that a try.
J: Here’s another idea. What about going to a music Unit 3 Recording 4
festival? Have you ever been to one? 1 What have you been doing?
P: No, I’ve never done that but I’d like to. Good idea! 2 I’ve been travelling a lot.
J: And here’s another one. I know you care about animals. 3 He’s been studying hard.
Why don’t you start a local group to raise money for
wildlife? Unit 3 Recording 5
P: Yes, that’s something I’ve always wanted to do, that’s J = Jeff S = Seb
going on my bucket list. Any more ideas? J: Hi, Seb. How’s it going?
J: Well, have you ever … ? S: Oh, hi, Jeff. Yeah, not bad, how are you? I didn’t see
you in the office last week. I was wondering where you
Unit 3 Recording 3 were.
A = Alan B = Beth J: Actually, I was on holiday all week, in Portugal.
A: Hi, Beth! How are you? It’s been ages! S: Really? How was it? Did you have a good time?
B: It’s great to see you, Alan. It’s been a while, hasn’t it? J: Well, it was OK I guess. I mean, Madeira was nice, but
A: So, what have you been doing since I last saw you? the weather was really bad.
B: Lots! Well, let’s see. I’ve been travelling quite a lot for S: Oh no!
work. J: We had to stay in the hotel most of the time. The hotel
A: Oh really, have you been anywhere exciting? was fantastic so at least that was good! Anyway, how
B: Yes, I went to New York for work last month. It was the are you?
first time I’ve ever been there. I really enjoyed it. S: That was lucky at least! … Um yeah, I’m good – work,

work, work, as usual. she’s coming. She says to meet her at New Oriental.
J: Yeah, I’ve got lots of work waiting for me now after a S: OK, let’s go.
week away …
Unit 3 Recording 9
Unit 3 Recording 6 I = Interviewer T = Tony
1 I: In the first of our new series about people and cities, we
A: Did you enjoy the film? hear from Tony DiMaglio. Tony, you’re a chef and you’re
B: Um, no it was pretty boring. from the US.
2 T: That’s right. I’m a New Yorker actually.
A: I guess Sandra was really annoying, as usual? I: New York, fantastic! First of all, tell us what people
B: Actually, she was pretty nice. usually notice about your city.
3 T: I guess the first thing people notice is the New York
A: The gym is nice isn’t it? skyline – it’s famous all over the world. When I come
B: Um, it’s not amazing, I mean some of the equipment is back to the city from the airport and I see the tall
really old. buildings on the skyline, I always think ‘I’m back home!’
4 Then there are the famous landmarks like the Empire
A: I’m pretty hungry, are you ready for lunch? State Building and the Statue of Liberty.
B: No, not yet. By the way, do you want to come round for I: What do you like about your city?
dinner next week? T: A lot! My family comes from New York and I grew up
here. I really like the fact that I’m part of the community
Unit 3 Recording 7 here. The school I went to is just around the corner. My
J = Jeff S = Seb grandmother used to live in the neighbourhood near
S: Oh, by the way, are you coming to the mountains with where I live now. I like the feeling that this is my town.
everyone? Also, New York has people from so many different
J: Erm, I’m not sure yet. I mean, I’d love to go but I don’t places. Every nationality has an area. People from
know if I can get time off work. China come to Chinatown, Greeks live in Astoria and so
S: Yeah, I know it’s not always so easy for you. on. There’s an incredible mix here – and it means the
J: By the way, is Monica going? food in New York is great! You can find anything you
S: I don’t know, actually. Why? want!
J: Well, it’d be nice to see her … I: Anything else?
S: I see. OK, well, I’ll find out for you … T: The museums and galleries are amazing. And New
York is famous for its great theatre. There’s art and
Unit 3 Recording 8 music as well, there’s something for everyone.
J = Jeff S = Seb I: Is there anything you don’t like about it?
J: Are you going home now? T: Hmm … I like most things! Maybe the traffic. It can be
S: Actually, I was thinking of getting something to eat. Do very heavy and that makes moving around slow if you’re
you want to come? using a car. Best to take a train, or the subway as we
J: Um, yes that’d be nice. Let me text Gigi and see what call it!
she’s doing. I: What does it mean to be a New Yorker?
S: Cool. Oh, invite her too! I mean, if you want to. T: It means being part of a fast-moving, exciting city. But
J: She’s probably still at work. Ah, in fact she’s just it’s a city where you can feel you are a part of a group, a
finished. I’ll see if she wants to come. community. You don’t feel alone in New York. New
S: By the way, are you guys still planning to move in Yorkers are friendly. They like to chat and find out all
together? about you! That’s very important.
J: Well … that’s a long story. I’ll tell you another time. OK,

Unit 3 Recording 10
1 It’s at the end of the street.
2 It was difficult in the beginning.
3 People like to have a chat.
4 It’s an amazing place!
Unit 3 Recording 11
M1 = Man 1 W1 = Woman 1 M2 = Man 2 W2 = Woman 2
M1: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the train
station, please?
W1: Sorry, I don’t know. I’m not from round here.
M1: Excuse me, what’s the quickest way to the train
station?
M2: It’s that way. Just go straight on and take the first road
on the left. It’s not far.
M1: OK, thanks. Er, sorry, I didn’t catch that. Straight up
where … ?
M2: That way. Sorry, got to rush …
M1: Er, thanks again. Oh, no, I don’t know what he meant!
I’m going to miss my train at this rate! Excuse me, I’m
looking for the train station! My train leaves in ten
minutes and I can’t find it!
W2: Don’t worry, it’s only two minutes’ walk. Go straight on
and turn left when you get to the traffic lights. Then
take the first right. The train station’s across from the
bus station. You can’t miss it!
M1: Oh, thanks very much! I’d better run!
W2: No problem. Good luck! I hope you catch your train!

Unit 4 Recording 1 peace not war. They thought war was bad. They were
1 Millennials eat better than older generations. looking for a new meaning in life.
2 They’re not as interested in things as their parents are. They didn’t want the same kind of lifestyle as their
3 They’re just as hard-working as their parents. parents. Back then men went to work every day and
women stayed at home, but the hippies didn’t want that
Unit 4 Recording 2 kind of life. They wanted to be free.
M = Martin A = Alicia They often moved around from place to place. They did
M: I really need to do something about my lifestyle. I’m not part-time jobs. They bought second-hand clothes. They
as fit as you are. weren’t interested in money and things, they just weren’t
N: Yes, well, I do have quite an active lifestyle. I exercise important to them. What you believed was more
regularly. I cycle to work every day and I go to the gym important than what you owned.
at least twice a week. They also believed in sharing. Many hippies lived
M: Yes, yes, you have an active lifestyle, but I’m not as into together in the same home and shared everything they
exercise as you are. I mean, I like to go for walks in had. They shared the cooking and cleaning as well.
the park at weekends, but I don’t have a bike – or a Another thing they believed in was taking care of the
gym membership! But I think my lifestyle is quite Earth and their environment because they felt very
healthy, though. For example, I don’t buy fast food, I connected to nature. They were often vegetarian – they
cook my own food. didn’t believe in killing animals. You could say they
N: Do you choose organic food when you go shopping? started the environmental movement.
M: Yes, I always buy organic fruit and vegetables when I They expressed these ideas and beliefs in their songs.
can. Music was very important to them, for them it was more
N: Me too, I’m the same. I don’t mind paying more for than just entertainment. They listened to lots of
them, because I think it’s better for the environment. different kinds of music, but folk and rock music were
M: Do you spend a lot of money on clothes and things? the most important for them.
N: No. I don’t have much money to spend after I’ve paid P: Really interesting, thank you, Maddy.
my rent! I have quite a simple lifestyle, really. And
anyway, I’m more interested in experiences. Like, I’m Unit 4 Recording 5
planning to go hiking in Scotland this weekend. P = Presenter M = Maddy L = Lucas
M: You’re like me. I’d rather go to a music festival than buy P: … thank you, Maddy. Well, as we know, many aspects
the latest headphones! of the hippie lifestyle are back in fashion again!
You’re both children of hippies. How do modern-day
Unit 4 Recording 3 hippies compare? Lucas?
P = Presenter M = Maddy L: Well, it’s true you see lots of young people these days
P: Welcome to the programme. Today, we’re going to talk wearing hippie style clothes … and men with long hair
about the hippies of the 1960s. Joining me are Maddy and beards. But it’s just a fashion thing, isn’t it? Today’s
and Lucas, whose parents were hippies. Maddy, those hippies don’t believe in the same things as our parents.
young people were growing up after the Second World And lots of big companies are just making money selling
War. They had very different ideas to their own parents. the fashion.
Can you tell us something about them? What did they M: Hmm, I’m not sure I agree with you. I think they do try to
believe in? What kind of lifestyle did they have? follow hippie ideas. I mean, for example, lots of them
are vegetarians and they choose healthy products.
Unit 4 Recording 4 L: Yes, of course it’s good to follow a healthy lifestyle, but
it’s not enough, they just don’t believe the same things.
P = Presenter M = Maddy
Our parents did all those things because they cared
M: So, in the 1960s, the US was fighting the Vietnam War
about the planet …
and the hippies were against that – they believed in

M: But I think today’s hippies care about the planet just as Lavaggio machine. It’s easy to use and it’s
much as our parents did. They do as much as they can environmentally friendly. It doesn’t use a lot of
for the environment. electricity, and it’s very good value for money. It’s a lot
L: But they also take expensive flights to far-away cheaper than a Mitang.
countries! That’s bad for the environment. M: OK, thanks for the tip.
M:True. Our parents didn’t have the money for things l
like that. Unit 4 Recording 9
L: No, they lived cheaply. Today’s hippies care more about 1 fantasy
money and owning things. They want to have a 2 science fiction
comfortable life. 3 horror
M:But you know, life is different today. Young people lead 4 documentary
more stressful lives. Trying to follow a hippie lifestyle is 5 animation
a good thing, isn’t it? Unit 4 Recording 10
So, what’s my favourite film? Well, I guess … it’s probably
Unit 4 Recording 6 … Lost In Translation. It’s one of the first films Scarlett
1 reliable Johansson appeared in and it’s a kind of romantic comedy.
2 well designed It’s about two people who meet in Tokyo – it’s a city where
3 environmentally friendly they both feel a bit lost – a woman whose husband is a
4 high quality photographer and is travelling with him while he works, and
5 good value a film star whose career isn’t going too well – he’s played
by Bill Murray, one of my favourite actors and he’s great in
Unit 4 Recording 7 this, too. The film shows how these two people become
1 Here are some of the most important things to think friends and help each other. My favourite scene is the one
about. when Bill Murray’s character has to appear in an
2 It’s one of the world’s most popular brands. advertisement, but he really doesn’t understand what the
director wants because they can’t speak the same
Unit 4 Recording 8 language – it’s really funny. I still watch it sometimes when
M = Marie C = Charlie I’m having a bad day! I think it’s my favourite film because
M: Hi, Charlie, just the person I wanted to see. Can you it shows people that feel really lost, not just where they are,
give me some advice? I need to buy a new washing but in their lives too, and how they help each other to think
machine. about their own situations. And, in the end, they go back to
C: Oh, why? What’s the problem? their own lives. I think it’s a film which is funny and also
M: The one I’ve got doesn’t work very well and keeps says something about life, so that’s why it’s my favourite.
breaking down. I have to say, I’m very disappointed. I
bought it because it’s a Vortex and they’re supposed to Unit 4 Recording 11
be very reliable and last a long time. 1 It’s about a man who wins the lottery.
C: I’m not surprised. I don’t think Vortex is a very good buy, 2 It’s a film which I really enjoyed.
and their customer service is very poor. 3 She plays the scientist that discovers the cure.
M: So what brand do you think I should buy?
C: It depends what you want. Mitang is a well-known Unit 4 Recording 12
brand. Their machines are very high quality and their 1
customer service is excellent. But they’re expensive. A: I’ve just finished reading the new Colin Smiley.
M: Is there another brand that is reliable and good value for B: Oh, I want to read that! How was it?
money? A: Um, it was OK, I guess. I mean, it’s quite similar to his
C: The Italian brand Lavaggio is very good. I’ve got a other books.

B: Oh, right.
A: I mean, it’s good, just not his best.
2
A: Did you go and see Flipped World in the end?
B: Yes! Haven’t you seen it yet?
A: No, was it good?
B: Amazing! I really enjoyed it. Best film I’ve seen in ages.
3
A: Good weekend? Did you do anything exciting?
B: Um, oh, I went to the Picasso exhibition.
A: Oh right. Did you enjoy it? A friend of mine went, and
she was a bit disappointed.
B: Yeah, to be honest, I found it a bit boring. None of his
famous work, most of it was just his early stuff.
Unit 4 Recording 13
1 Oh, I want to read that! How was it?
2 Um, it was OK, I guess.
3 I mean, it’s good, just not his best.
4 No, was it good?
5 Amazing! I really enjoyed it. Best fi lm I’ve seen in ages.
6 Did you enjoy it?
7 Yeah, to be honest, I found it a bit boring.


You might find the end of the story pretty strange, I J = Jan N = Nick T = Trisha
remember thinking ‘That can’t be true!’ when I heard it, but J: This is Jan Jones here again on Modern Living! This
it is. A woman living in a city about a hundred kilometres week we’re going to hear about something people have
away phoned the police. She knew who the girl was. She been talking a lot about recently – living small! Nick
was the daughter of a friend of hers. And she was twenty- Price and Trisha Morris are here with me to give us their
five, not fourteen! She was a research student at the city’s views on what’s good and bad about living in a small
university. space. Nick, let’s hear from you. What sort of home are
The girl, well the young woman, Elizabeth Reed, was we talking about here?
running an experiment on how people behave towards N: Well basically – a small place to live in. It could be a
strangers, to people they can’t understand and can’t talk to. one-roomed flat in a large block of flats, a studio in other
She was doing it as a test to see what people would do. words. Or a country cottage … or a detached house.
This was part of her university course. Part of her research And some people say that for a lot of reasons, it’s better
was to find out how long it would be before she was to live small!
recognised and found. She had moved city so she wouldn’t J: Really?
be recognised on the street by her friends and colleagues. N: Well, usually people want to live in big houses with big
Her university and her close family knew what she was rooms, so everyone in the family can have their own
doing. room, for example, but the truth is when you live in a
Can you believe that? It can’t be a good use of police time small space you don’t need so many things. For example,
and money, can it? Is this really important research? you don’t have so much furniture. You just need a sofa, a
Phone in and tell us your views … bed, a table and some chairs. Then it’s much cheaper. The
bills aren’t so high if you live in a small space. In fact, for
Unit 5 Recording 2 this reason, I’m moving into a studio next month.
1 She couldn’t be from anywhere else. J: Right, so your electricity bills will be much lower
2 She definitely can’t be English-speaking. because you won’t have so many rooms if you go small,
3 She must be from another country. and in winter your heating will cost less if you live in a
studio. I guess you don’t usually pay a high rent if you live
Unit 5 Recording 3 in a small house or flat either, so you’ll be able to spend
L = Lara J = Joe more money on having fun if you don’t have to pay so
L: So, this is a photo of a man. How old do you think he is? much rent!
J: Hmm, I’m not sure. Maybe about fifty? His hair’s grey. N: That’s right. And last but not least, if your home’s small,
He looks quite tall … He’s not so thin. He’s smiling at you don’t have to spend so much time cleaning. Not doing
the camera. He looks confident and friendly. What’s he so much housework will make me much happier too! Give
wearing? me a tiny home every time!
L: Um. Let’s see. He’s dressed in a shirt and tie. He’s got a J: Hmm … what do you think Trisha?
dark jacket and a black T-shirt on. And matching dark T: Well I think that unless you’re a very tidy person, a really
jeans. It’s casual, but smart and stylish. small house will become messy very quickly. If the house
J: Yes, you’re right. And his hair’s very short and he’s got is small, there may not be room for all your things. Where
a beard. He looks quite fashionable. I don’t think he will you put them when you don’t have much space? Of
works in an office. I think he must be something like an course, when you live on your own, you don’t need a lot of
actor or a film director. He’s standing outside a theatre. different rooms. But what about a family? Unless everyone
L: Yes, I agree. He definitely can’t be an office worker. But has their own room, things could get very difficult! Even a
he might be a teacher, a lawyer or something. couple might find it difficult to live in a very small space.
J: No, I don’t think so. I’m sure I’m right. And there won’t be room if a friend wants to stay. No – I
L: OK. Let’s see who’s right! like a big home, not a small one!

J: Well, thanks, Nick and Trisha. So … all of you listeners V: I don’t like crisps.
out there – what do you think? Are smaller homes the way H: Well, other people like them so we’ll get a few packets.
to go? Or is it better to have a lot of space? Text or call us Let’s get ten.
on … J: No, that’s too many. People won’t eat so many.
H: OK, fine … What about some sweet food?
Unit 5 Recording 5 V: Let’s not buy too many cakes or biscuits. Fruit is
1 Your heating will cost less. healthier – we can buy some apples and bananas.
2 Having more space will make you much happier! H: OK, but we need some sweet things as well – some
3 The bills will be much lower. packets of chocolate biscuits?
J: All right. So what have we got on the list now? Let’s see
Unit 5 Recording 6 …
1 Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Unit 5 Recording 8
2 Eating a lot of sweets is bad for you. Here is the weather forecast for the next five days here in
3 I eat lots of vegetables. the UK. It will stay cool during the week in both the north
and the south, and there will be some heavy rain at times.
Unit 5 Recording 7 At the weekend, the north will see some very heavy rain on
V = Vicky J = James H = Hannah Saturday, and then on the Sunday there will be a mix of
V: Listen everyone. The barbecue’s on Saturday so we sunshine and rain, with an average temperature of 16
need to start getting ready. What do we need to buy? degrees. In the south there may be some rain showers on
J: How many people are coming, Vicky? Saturday, but the rain will be quite light. Sunday will be dry
V: About ten or twelve, I think – but maybe two more. So and bright and temperatures will reach a high of 20
we need to have plenty of food – enough to feed up to degrees Celsius. There should be a light breeze as well.
fifteen people. Moving into next week …
H: OK, let’s start making a shopping list. We’ll need to buy
some meat. We can get chicken and burgers. Unit 5 Recording 9
J: How much chicken? Announcement 1
V: Let’s buy two pieces of chicken for each person. And Come along to the Cheese Tent! Taste and buy some of
let’s get several packets of burgers. the best cheese you’ve ever eaten. All our cheeses are
J: Isn’t that too much chicken? Remember, Tom and made by small local farms. The milk comes from happy
Helena don’t eat any meat, so we need some cows that live outside in the fields. Find out about the
vegetarian choices. traditional methods the farmers use and why their cheese
V: Do they eat fish? tastes so good. You’ll also find lots of delicious things that
J: Yes, I think they do sometimes but they prefer not to. you can eat with cheese, and you’ll get to make some
H: OK, one piece of chicken per person then. And we’ll buy yourself.
some fish as well. Announcement 2
J: We can roast some vegetables on the barbecue as well, TV Chef Bob Baker will be joined by a few famous friends
like green peppers. when he cooks one of his tasty dishes in the Chef’s Tent.
V: And we can make plenty of salads – so we’ll need to Come along and watch his presentation, you’ll get some
buy a few green peppers, some tomatoes, some lettuce great ideas to take home and use in your own kitchen! The
… presentation starts at 3 p.m. and lasts half an hour.
H: And I like baked potatoes. So we need some big Afterwards, you can even taste the dish in the Restaurant
potatoes – we can bake them on the barbecue. Tent. So come along at 3 p.m. to the Chef’s Tent. Perfect
V: How many? for you home cooks!
H: About six or seven? Announcement 3
J: OK. And how about some crisps? There will be live music on the Live Stage from 5 p.m.

Come and support some exciting local artists like Andy C: Well, first of all, you put the eggs, salt and pepper and
Carson, the Swindon Soul Sisters and more! water into a bowl. Take a fork and mix them all together.
Unit 5 Recording 10 Then put some butter into a pan. When the butter is hot,
Announcement 1 add the eggs. While the eggs are cooking, keep moving
Join one of our walks with expert Tom Bennett. Learn how the eggs from the edge of the pan to the centre. That’s
to find safe mushrooms and other wild food. Walks last one so all the egg cooks.
hour and tickets cost £8. The 1.30–2.30 session is sold S: OK. How long does that take?
out. There are only a few places left on the 3.30–4.30 C: Just a few minutes … maybe five minutes.
session, so hurry and get your tickets. You can buy them S: Right. And then?
at the Organisers’ Tent. Meet your guide at the entrance to C: Next, add the cheese or mushrooms. Put them on one
TreeZone at 3.30 and start your wild adventure. side of the omelette. Then fold the omelette in half.
Announcement 2 Finally, take it out of the pan and put it on to a plate.
Best-selling TV cook and writer Sarah Conran will sign S: Right, that’s clear. Is there anything else?
copies of her new book at 3 p.m. Join Sarah in the C: No, that’s it. Serve and eat!
Restaurant Tent in the Food and Drink area at 3 o’clock S: Great! Thanks very much.
and get your own personal signed copy of Quick and Easy
Recipes. Sarah’s latest book is a must for all of us who live Unit 5 Recording 12
busy lives. It’s full of healthy and delicious dishes and the 1 First, you put some oil in a pan.
good news is you can make them all in only fifteen 2 Then, you leave it for five minutes.
minutes! 3 Next, you add some onion and garlic.
Announcement 3
We hope you’re all enjoying our great programme of live
music today. At 5 p.m. on the Live Music Stage we have
Andy Carson. Andy’s a young singer and rap artist with a
great future ahead of him. Give him a big welcome on the
Live Stage. He’s on from five till six. If you prefer the
sounds of the 60s and 70s, we have the Swindon Soul
Sisters. Enjoy pop and soul from 5 p.m. till 6 p.m. live in the
Music Tent with the Swindon Soul Sisters.
Unit 5 Recording 11
S = Sophie C = Carl
S: Carl, help! I’ve got to cook dinner tonight. What can I
do?
C: What about an omelette? That’s easy and everyone
likes omelettes!
S: OK. That’s a good idea. An omelette. Um … Could you
tell me how to make an omelette?
C: You don’t know how to make an omelette!!
S: Nope! What ingredients do I need?
C: You need two eggs per person, a little water, salt and
pepper and some butter. You can have it plain … or you
can add cheese or mushrooms to make it tastier. That’s
it.
S: OK … so how do I make it?

Unit 6 Recording 1 looking at the results of a survey carried out last week
1 You’d feel better if you didn’t have so many things. about which appliances are most important to people.
2 If I had my mobile phone with me, I’d call them now. It’s interesting that the results put appliances we use in the
3 If you went by car, you’d get there faster. kitchen at the top of the list. For example, washing
machines, refrigerators, dishwashers and electric kettles
Unit 6 Recording 2 are all in the top ten.
D = Debs S = Steve
D: Steve, if you had to choose three things to give up for a Unit 6 Recording 4
month, what would you choose? Welcome everybody to the weekly Everyday Life podcast.
S: Well, let’s see. Not my phone. If I didn’t have a mobile Today I’m going to be talking about things that we all use:
phone, I wouldn’t be able to call for help if I was in household appliances. Our appliances are part of our lives
trouble. now and most of us can’t imagine living without them. Let’s
D: That’s true. And people wouldn’t be able to call you all begin by looking at the results of a survey carried out last
the time. Well, that isn’t always a good thing either … week about which appliances are most important to
S: Hmm, no, but it’s more important to have a way to call people. It’s interesting that the results put appliances we
for help. So … I think my phone is important. use in the kitchen at the top of the list. For example,
D: What about the internet? What would your life be like if washing machines, refrigerators, dishwashers and electric
you gave up using the internet? kettles are all in the top ten.
S: That’s easy. I answer emails all day. I’d be happy not to And that’s the next thing I want to talk about. Why are
have the internet. these the most important? After all, there’s nothing very
D: Come on. If you didn’t have the internet, you couldn’t exciting about them. Everybody has them in their kitchens.
find information quickly, you wouldn’t have social media The answer is that nowadays people are busy, maybe
… Lots of people wouldn’t be able to do their jobs at all working or studying, and cooking, washing clothes and
if they didn’t have the internet. washing the dishes can take a long time every day.
S: Yes, they would. It just means that we would all do Appliances like washing machines, refrigerators,
everything more slowly. And a lot of the information on dishwashers and electric kettles all save them time.
the internet isn’t correct anyway. This brings me to my next point. Nowadays, many
D: OK, so the internet is on the list … How about … your appliances are ‘smart’. That means we can connect them
washing machine? to our phones or our computers and we can tell them to do
S: Now that would be a problem. I’d have to wash a lot of things for us. For example, there are apps that can
everything by hand. No thanks! take photographs of what is in your fridge so you can see
D: Your car? what’s inside when you are doing the shopping. This
S: Hmm, I’d definitely keep my car. I wouldn’t give that up. means you know what to buy. Or they can tell you what
If I didn’t have a car, I couldn’t go on trips at the food in your fridge is fresh and what is not, so you know
weekends. what to throw away. There is even an app which can give
D: So you would give up the internet, but you wouldn’t give you recipes for the food in the fridge so you don’t waste
up your mobile phone, your washing machine or your anything.
car! You’d only give up one thing! One of the newest smart appliances is a fridge with a
S: Um, yes … touchscreen on the door. You can be cooking … and by
touching the screen on your fridge you can do other things,
Unit 6 Recording 3 such as watching TV, using an app to find out what the
Welcome to the weekly Everyday Life podcast. Today I’m weather will be like the next day, talking on the phone or
going to be talking about things that we all use: household working on the internet, at the same time.
appliances. Our appliances are part of our lives now and This sounds very exciting but another question is this: do
most of us can’t imagine living without them. Let’s begin by we really need our appliances to be smart? For example,

many people just want a fridge to do simple things like and he enjoys his free time.’
keeping food fresh so they don’t have to go shopping every D: Oh, I see! I say it like it’s a good thing? Oh, that’s clever.
day! All the other things fridges can do are a nice extra, R: Well, thank you.
but not really necessary. Unit 6 Recording 7
To sum up, kitchen appliances are very important to all of J = Julia H = Harry
us. They help us save time and they give us time to do J: So you saw her stealing things?
other things like spending time with friends and family, H: Well, no. I didn’t see her take anything.
studying or having fun! But do we really need them to be J: Hmm.
smart appliances and do everything for us? Perhaps in the H: What? Look, I’m sure she’s stealing things from shops.
end smart appliances like these make our lives more J: If I were you, I wouldn’t say anything.
difficult because we don’t know how to do anything for H: But, she’s going to get in trouble …
ourselves. Has technology gone a bit too far? What do you J: Well, OK, maybe you could just ask her how she gets
think? the money to buy everything, but be really careful.
Imagine how angry she’ll be if you’re wrong!
Unit 6 Recording 5 H: Look, I think I just need to tell her that I know what she’s
1 This is why we need to think carefully about where to doing.
buy a house. Another question is about price. How do J: OK, it’s your life …
we get the best value for money when we’re buying a
home? Unit 6 Recording 8
2 OK, well it’s really great that you’re all here. Today, I’m 1 You should ask her where she gets the money.
going to be talking about how we can stop spending so 2 You should go to the police.
much money on our homes. 3 You should allow him to explain.
3 People don’t always think about the right things when 4 You should try to be nice.
they are looking for a place to rent, which brings me to
my next point – where are the best places to find a
house to rent these days? Unit 6 Recording 9
4 I think, if it’s OK, I’ll end by asking you all a question. Do
K = Ken J = Jenny
you really think you need all this smart technology in K: Today we welcome to the show the conservationist
your home? Jenny Hunter. Jenny, it’s great to have you here. So,
have you always been interested in environmental
Unit 6 Recording 6 issues and saving wildlife?
D = Dani R = Ron J: Yes, since I was a child. I grew up in Africa, which is
D: So, what should I do about my colleague David? home to some of the most amazing animals in the
R: Well, first of all, are you sure he’s lying? world. And I have seen, as Africa’s rivers, forests and
D: Yes! I sit next to my boss and I hear the conversations land disappear, the problems our wildlife faces.
they have. K: Many kinds of animals are in danger today and it’s not
R: OK. Well, you could say something to your boss directly. just a problem in Africa, is it?
Tell him that David lies. J: No, that’s right. It’s a worldwide problem. Thousands of
D: Yes, but what if my boss hates me for saying bad things animals are in danger – pandas, whales, tigers,
about my colleague? monkeys and many, many more.
R: Hmm, good point … Ah! I know what you should do. K: I believe only about half a million elephants now live in
D: What? the wild, don’t they?
R: You should just say something to your boss, like this: ‘I J: Yes, that’s right. And tigers are in even greater danger
think it’s great that David isn’t too serious about work. than elephants.
It’s really good that he doesn’t stay too late in the office, K: People – we – are destroying the places where they live

and find food. Is this the most serious problem for M: Right! So, what do you think? How can we do it? What
wildlife? kind of actions can we take?
J: Yes, the human population is growing all the time. That O: Well, many people don’t know about the problem. So,
means there is less and less land for animals to live on. first, we need to educate people about it.
K: And the sea is getting warmer. That has made life very M: Well, we can use social media, can’t we? Tell people
difficult for many animals, hasn’t it? how plastic is bad for the environment.
J: Yes, definitely. For example, in the Arctic, the sea ice is A: Great! And what about this? We can ask people to take
disappearing and this means many sea animals can’t a photo of themselves reusing a glass bottle or a paper
find food. bag! Then post it on social media and ask four other
K: So, what can be done, Jenny? You don’t think people to do it, too!
governments are doing enough, do you? O: That sounds like a great idea!
J: I think governments need to work together more closely
and take action before it’s too late. That’s very Unit 6 Recording 12
important. C = Chrissy E = Ed
K: And we can all help, can’t we? I understand that you C: Hi Ed, it’s me, Chrissy, how are you doing?
want to encourage everyone to take action. E: Hi, Chrissy. I’m fine! What’s up?
J: Yes, absolutely right. People can support organisations C: Um, Ed, do you think you could do me a big favour?
that defend and protect animals. For example, raise E: Well, it depends what it is.
money for them. Be creative! Compete in a race, sell C: You remember my Dutch friend, Else?
any clothes you don’t want, there are lots of things you E: Yes, of course I do, really nice girl.
can do. And ask your friends to help! C: Well, she’s invited me to visit her in Amsterdam for the
K: Do you really think we can make a difference? weekend and I’d really like to go.
J: Yes, I do. We have to succeed! And we must all do what E: Sounds great! So, would you like me to look after things
we can to help. for you while you’re away?
K: I completely agree … C: Yes, please, Ed! That would be great!
E: What do you want me to do?
Unit 6 Recording 10 C: Could you feed the cat for me, please? Her food’s in the
1 People waste lots of food, don’t they? cupboard next to the cooker. And would you mind
2 The climate is getting warmer, isn’t it? watering my plants, too? It’s so hot at the moment, they
3 There are only about half a million wild elephants left, need a lot of water.
aren’t there? E: Yes, sure, no problem. Can I do anything else?
C: No, not really. Oh, just one more thing if it wouldn’t be
Unit 6 Recording 11 too much trouble?
A = Anna O = Oscar M = Mary E: Go on, tell me.
A: I’ve just read an article about plastic and how it’s C: I’m expecting a parcel on Saturday morning. Would it be
damaging the environment. Did you know that we throw possible for you to be there? Obviously, it’s not a
away millions of plastic bottles every year? Some of the problem if you can’t.
plastic waste goes into the sea and kills fish and other E: I’m really sorry, but I’ve got to go town on Saturday
sea life. It’s terrible, isn’t it? morning – after I’ve fed your cat, of course!
O: You’re right, it’s really bad. We should do something C: Never mind, it doesn’t matter. I’ll arrange another day
about it, shouldn’t we? for the delivery. Thanks so much for your help, it’s really
A: We have to encourage people to stop using plastic kind of you. I’ll bring my keys round later.
bottles. We need people to say no to drinks bottles that E: My pleasure. Have a great time!
you only use once.
O: And plastic bags and plastic coffee cups!

Unit 6 Recording 13
1 Do you think you could do me a big favour?
3 Could you feed the cat for me, please?
4 Would you mind watering my plants, too?

Unit 7 Recording 1 holiday, it will be great to be able to talk to people in

S = Sam J = Janet their language. I’ll be able to order in a restaurant, ask
S: Janet, did you get the Adult course programme from the for directions and things like that. Maybe I’ll be
library? able to make a few new friends too.
J: Oh hey, Sam. Yes, here it is. Look, it’s fantastic, they’ve S: Great! Shall we sign up today? I’m sure the classes fill
got lots of different courses. up very quickly.
S: Mm, yes, I wouldn’t mind doing an evening course. J: OK, I’ll meet you at the college after work.
J: They’ve got courses in guitar and piano! You can even S: OK, great, see you there.
learn how to play the drums. I can’t play any musical
instruments, but I’d love to try … Unit 7 Recording 3
S: I could play the piano when I was younger but I’m really 1 Were you able to get the adult course programme?
out of practice. Actually, I’ve always wanted to be able 2 I’ve always wanted to be able to speak Russian.
to play the guitar. 3 I wasn’t even able to help her put up some shelves!
J: And there are cookery courses, too. How about learning
how to cook Thai food? Mm. I really like Indian food. I’d Unit 7 Recording 4
love to be able to cook Indian meals myself, but I don’t P = Presenter R = Rob S = Sarah C = Chris
know how. P: Good morning all! Today we’re coming to you from
S: Or how about learning a language? Do you fancy Dalston in East London. We’re asking people to tell us
learning Japanese? Or German might be easier? about the really important events in their lives. It’s Rob,
J: I could speak German really well when I was working isn’t it? … Go ahead Rob.
there, but I’ve forgotten a lot now, so it might be a good R: Hi. Well, I think the most important thing that happened
idea to take some conversation classes. to me was starting my own business. By the time I was
S: Oh, this looks interesting. Do-It-Yourself basics. I can’t eighteen, I’d already left school. At school I hadn’t been
even change a plug. My sister moved into a new flat good at anything in particular, so after I’d left I didn’t
recently and I wasn’t even able to help her put up some really know what to do. I’d passed my driving test but I
bookshelves … didn’t really have any other qualifications! I’d always
been interested in food and I’d had holiday jobs working
Unit 7 Recording 2 in restaurants. So, I decided to start my own business
S = Sam J = Janet selling street food. It’s very successful and I really enjoy
J: So why don’t you sign up for a guitar class for being my own boss!
beginners, Sam? You’ve got a really good voice and P: Wow, Rob. That’s a pretty good story. So … who’s
you’re a talented writer. You’ll be able to play the guitar next?
and sing your own songs. S: Hi, I’m Sarah. Well, for me it was finding the perfect job.
S: Yes, that’s not a bad idea. If I learn the guitar, I’ll be able Even before I left school, I’d always wanted to do
to join my brother’s band as well. I think I’m also going something I really loved. By the time I’d finished
to take the beginners’ painting and decorating course, university, I’d decided that I didn’t care about making a
then I’ll be able to do my own painting and decorating lot of money. I just wanted to do something I liked! And
and save money … and help my sister with her new flat, I’ve just found my dream job as an assistant fashion
too. designer. I don’t get paid much but I really enjoy it. Life
J: OK, that sounds good. is good!
S: How about you? You could take a conversation class in P: Thanks, Sarah. And you, Chris? What was the most
German. important event in your life?
J: Mm, yes, it’s a thought. But you know what? I often go C: Me? Oh, right. Well … going travelling, I guess. I’d
on holiday to Spain but I can’t speak Spanish at all. So I always lived in Dalston, I mean up to the age of twenty-
think I’ll take a beginners’ class. Then next time I go on five. Anyway, by then, I’d saved up a bit of money and I

had to decide what to do with it, buy a house or go round at night.

travelling. I decided to go travelling. I started in Europe R: Tent, sleeping bags, torch. Let’s take a folding chair
and then after I’d travelled through Europe I decided to each as well so we can sit down wherever we go.
go to South America. It was wonderful. I think it J: OK, two chairs. And let’s take a camping stove so we
definitely made me a better person. I’d do it again if I don’t have to spend lots of money buying food.
could. R: If we take a camping stove, we’ll need a pan to cook
P: Thanks, Chris. Well, they’re all great stories. Now let’s with.
hear your stories. What were the important events in J: Right, a pan. And we’ll need a lighter or matches to light
your lives? Was it something you’d always wanted to the stove.
do? Call us on … R: … camping stove, pan, lighter or matches …
J: Oh, this is really important! A portable charger so our
Unit 7 Recording 5 phones don’t die.
1 By the time I was eighteen, I’d left school.
2 I’d had holiday jobs working in restaurants. Unit 7 Recording 8
3 By the time I finished, everybody had left. R = Rosie J = Joey
R: Right, I think I’ve got everything.
Unit 7 Recording 6 J: OK. Let me see. Mm, it’s a long list, isn’t it?
1 Take plastic bags to store your documents. R: Yes. And we need to remember, we’re going by train.
2 You’ll need a pair of good binoculars for watching And we’ve only got our backpacks. So we can’t carry
wildlife. that much.
3 Take a portable phone charger so that you can J: You’re right. We need to decide what’s really necessary
recharge your phone. and what we don’t really need.
R: Let’s go through the list again and cross out the things
Unit 7 Recording 7 that aren’t as important.
R = Rosie J = Joey J: Mm. Do we really need to take a cooking stove? It’ll be
R: I’m really looking forward to next weekend. It’s my first quite heavy to carry. Maybe we’ll have to buy food
time, you know. there. We can keep going on energy bars during the day
J: Yes, it’s going to be great. There are going to be some to save money.
really good bands at the festival.
R: So, we need to decide what to take. Unit 7 Recording 9
J: Right, let’s make a list. Can you write everything down So, what exactly is a charity challenge? Well, it’s any
so we don’t forget? activity that you take part in to raise money for a charity of
R: Yes, I’ve got my notebook. Ready. your choice. You can turn almost anything into a charity
J: OK, well we need photo ID so we can show who we are challenge – you could do a five-kilometre run in your own
if they ask us when they check our tickets. And lots of town, or you could climb Mount Fuji – young or old, there’s
cash to save time queueing at cash machines. a challenge for you.
R: OK, photo ID … and cash … Why do a charity challenge? Well, it’s an opportunity for
J: What clothes do we need? We’ll need waterproof men and women of all ages to raise money to help other
jackets so we don’t get wet if it rains. And waterproof people. It’s a great way to do good for other people and
boots. yourself. But above all, it will provide you with an
R: Waterproof jackets and boots. What about hats and experience that you’ll never forget.
sunglasses? What do you have to do? First, you need to raise money.
J: Yes, we’ll need something to protect us from the sun. You have to find people who will support you and give
What about camping equipment? We need a tent and money to the charity you have chosen. The money will also
sleeping bags. And a torch, of course, to find our way help you to pay for your trip. The charity will tell you how

much money you need to raise. Don’t worry! Raising are also included, so that’s four nights’ accommodation in
money is not as difficult as you might think and you’ll find it shared rooms plus all meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
all great fun! Now, are there any more questions?
When you’ve raised enough money, you’ll have to
complete your challenge. Your charity will help you prepare Unit 7 Recording 11
by providing advice and training tips. R = Receptionist S = Student
R: Hello, Newington Adult Education Centre. How can I
Unit 7 Recording 10 help?
Well, thank you everyone for your interest in our Pyrenean S: Well, I’m interested in learning Spanish. I’m calling to
Charity Challenge. I hope you can all hear me OK. OK. find out what courses you offer.
So, what are you signing up for? We’ll walk 40 kilometres R: Certainly, now let’s see … What level are you interested
in three days through the beautiful scenery of the Spanish in?
Pyrenees. The route will take us through a variety of S: Well, I wonder if you could give me some advice. I
landscapes: first we’ll follow a spectacular trail along the haven’t studied Spanish before, but I know a few words
coast. Then we’ll head away from the coast and walk and phrases ’cos I go to Spain quite often on holiday.
through hills and forest.
We will walk approximately 16 kilometres per day. It should Unit 7 Recording 12
take us about six to seven hours. Each day’s walking will R = Receptionist S = Student
start from one hotel and finish at the next hotel on the R: It sounds like the Beginner Stage 2 class would be right
route. for you. It’s for people like you who already know a little
We’ll walk at a relaxed speed, so this challenge is no bit of the language.
problem if you’re a fit and active person. S: Ah, great. So could you tell me when the next course
Previous experience is useful, but it’s not absolutely starts?
necessary. There will be plenty of support. We will have an R: Well, the autumn term starts in the second week of
experienced leader who’s fully trained and knows the September and ends the first week of December.
route. S: So, that’s a twelve-week course, right?
How much training will you need to do before the trip? R: Yes, that’s right.
Well, that depends on how fit you are now. If you don’t do a S: Is that one class a week?
lot of walking, you have plenty of time to prepare. You R: Actually, the classes are twice a week. They’re on
should start with short training walks of five to six Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
kilometres. Slowly increase the distance until you can S: Sorry, which days? Could you just say that again?
easily walk 16 kilometres in a day. You could also do extra R: Yes, of course. The classes are on Tuesdays and
training at a gym. Wednesdays.
What will you need to take? The most important item you’ll S: OK, thanks, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, got that. And
need is good walking boots. These are very important. You can you tell me what time they start, because I have to
should buy them well in advance to make sure they fit well go from work?
and are comfortable. You’ll need a waterproof jacket to R: They’re from seven to nine in the evening.
keep you dry and warm and walking shorts are a good S: OK, that’s fine. And where are they?
idea. You will also need a small backpack to carry your
R: They take place here at the Adult Education Centre,
lunch and a water bottle.
Room 19.
Now for the financial details. As you know, the registration
S: Sorry, did you say Room 90?
fee is £250. As well as that, we ask you to raise £1,900 to
R: No, Room 19.
pay your costs and to give to the charity.
S: Room 19. OK, thanks. And can you tell me how much
What does that cost include? First, return travel from and
the course costs?
to the UK. We’ll travel by low-cost airline so please try to
R: Yes, the fee is £131 in total.
bring a small cabin-size bag. Accommodation and meals

S: Thank you. That’s great. Oh, when does enrolment

start?
R: It starts in July. And I recommend that you enrol early,
as the classes are very popular and they fill up quickly.
S: Thank you very much for your help. Oh, just one last
thing, would you mind sending me a brochure?
R: Yes, certainly. Can I take down your name and
address?
Unit 7 Recording 13
1 Would you mind sending me a brochure?
2 I’m calling to find out what courses you offer.
3 Do you offer night classes?
4 I’m interested in studying part time.


P = Presenter N = Natalie T = Tania P = Presenter N = Natalie T = Tania
P: Life is full of rules, isn’t it? Do this, don’t do that. But are P: Hmm. So do you think things have changed now?
they useful? What is your experience of making, N: Well, I don’t think families have so many rules now.
breaking and following the rules? Today we’re asking Children don’t need to do so many things around the
TV presenters Tania Jones and Natalie Murray to tell us house any more because everyone has some kind of
what they remember about rules they had to follow in appliance to do the housework now. They still have to
their lives. Natalie, did you have to follow a lot of rules go to school of course, but they don’t need to worry
when you were a child? about breaking rules at school anymore, because there
N: Well yes, I did, I suppose. Hmm … I think the rules I aren’t so many rules now.
remember most were at home. My parents were pretty P: Right. So, my final question is … is it a good thing to
strict, and we all had jobs we had to do around the have rules or not?
house, like taking out the rubbish or doing the washing- T: Well, it depends. But yes, I think so. We must have
up. What else? We always had to clear up if we made a some rules. We always need to think about other
mess and put away the things we used. We weren’t people and not just ourselves. That’s something that
allowed to watch TV. And there was only one computer. makes us better people!
We needed to have a good reason if we wanted to use N: Yes … you’re right, Tania. We really need rules. They
that. Like finding out something for our school stop us from doing whatever we want without thinking
homework … that kind of thing. What else? There were about the other people around us.
a lot of rules about eating, I remember. We didn’t have
to eat all the food on our plates, but we had to sit down Unit 8 Recording 3
at the table to eat and we had to be careful not to speak 1 He didn’t have to wear school uniform.
when we had food in our mouths! We didn’t speak much 2 I mustn’t forget to shut down my computer.
at meal times! 3 I wasn’t allowed to watch TV.
P: Why were there so many rules? 4 They aren’t allowed to have pets in the fl at.
N: Well, my parents thought that everyone who lived in the
house had to share the jobs, and we were a big family Unit 8 Recording 4
in a small house, so we needed to learn to live together. 1 Hugh Herr and a friend were caught in a snowstorm.
We all had to think of the other people in the family. 2 They were found by the rescue team just in time.
T: Yes, I think most people remember rules from their 3 One member of the rescue team was killed.
parents. My parents weren’t very strict at all and we
didn’t need to follow any rules if we didn’t want to. We Unit 8 Recording 5
were allowed to do what we liked. But school was very This week we’re talking about Tanni Grey-Thompson. As
different! There were rules for everything we did. We some of you will know, Tanni is disabled … and she’s a
had to be at school at the right time in the morning, we famous athlete – a Paralympic Champion, in fact.
had to stand up when the teacher came in to the class, Tanni was born with a physical problem that stopped her
we had to pay attention in the lessons … And lots more! from walking and running easily. So she had to use a
The only thing we didn’t have to do was wear a uniform. wheelchair. But amazingly, being disabled didn’t stop
We could wear our own clothes. I didn’t like the rules Tanni. She wanted to be an athlete after watching the first
then. But looking back, I think they helped. When you London Marathon on TV in 1981. She decided to start
have so many students in one place you have to have wheelchair racing.
some rules. Tanni was chosen to race for Great Britain at the 1988
Paralympic Games. During her career, she took part in five
Paralympic Games and won 11 gold medals. She also
won the London Marathon six times. Altogether, she set 30

world records. Tanni retired from racing in 2007. to inspire the next generation, the government must
Unfortunately, disabled athletes weren’t given much help provide enough funding.
when she started. They experienced many difficulties and
challenges. Thankfully, things have changed for disabled Unit 8 Recording 7
athletes since 1988 and they are being given more help P = Presenter PJ = Peter Jones SB = Susan Biggs
and support. Hopefully things will continue to improve. P: Peter, what’s your view? How can schools best
Today a lot of Tanni’s time is spent helping other disabled encourage young people into sport, in your opinion?
people take part in sports. Sport isn’t just about winning PJ: I think schools need to offer a wider range of sports
medals. It’s about taking part, having fun and keeping and physical activities. It’s important to make lots of
healthy. different activities available so there are opportunities
for everyone to take part. Take dance, for example, I
Unit 8 Recording 6 mean, it may not be an Olympic sport, but many
P = Presenter JM = John Mason PJ = Peter Jones young people really enjoy dancing. So we should offer
P: Why are the Olympic Games important? One reason this activity as well as traditional sports. This will help
is this: they inspire young athletes to work harder and us to discover what each student is good at – what
try to become Olympic athletes themselves in the special talents they have. Some young people may be
future. But not everyone can become a top athlete. good at swimming, others may have a natural talent
How can we make ordinary people really excited for football. Then we can help them develop that
about sport and inspire them to take it up regularly? I talent and become better. As teachers or sport
have with me Mr John Mason, Head of Sport and coaches or parents, we should support them on their
Physical Education at Bankside Community School. journey to success.
Hello. P: Let’s hear what the public think. We have Susan
JM: Hello. Biggs on the line. Hello.
P: And Mr Peter Jones from the charity organisation SB: Hello. I agree it’s really important to make a wide
Sport for Youth. range of different sports and activities available to
PJ: Hello. students. In my opinion, schools should help all young
P: John, your job is to plan the sporting activities at your people find what they enjoy, not just those who are
school. What do you think? How can we best inspire good at competitive sports like football. Not everyone
young people so they want to take up sport? wants to compete and try to win or be better or more
JM: Well, first we need good sports facilities – like football successful than the others, and they shouldn’t have
pitches, tennis courts, a good gym. And we need to. Schools should encourage the students by offering
good teachers and coaches who will support young physical activities that are not competitive like hiking,
people and inspire them to do their best. camping, dancing and so on. That’s the best way to
But all that costs a lot of money. So funding is very encourage more young people to be active.
important. If you don’t put money into sports, you P: Thank you very much.
won’t achieve sporting success. Top athletes get a lot
of funding from the government, but funding for school Unit 8 Recording 8
sports or for local sports clubs can be very difficult to 1 The reserve, where you can see bears and wolves …
get. Schools often don’t have enough money to pay 2 One of the best times to go is in September, when
for the sports facilities or equipment they need. there are fewer tourists.
My school has been very lucky. We got funding from 3 Here are some of the top spots, whose beauty you will
Sport England to employ a professional football coach never forget.
to train our students. Now we’re one of the few
schools that compete in national sport. Without that Unit 8 Recording 9
extra money, that wouldn’t be possible. So if we want Good morning, everyone. My name’s Diane and I work with

Find Your Peace Nature Tours. It’s great to see you all M: Alan, this kitchen is a terrible mess! Why haven’t you
here today. Now, I understand that you’re all nature lovers done the washing-up? And you haven’t taken out the
and you want some advice about the best places to go for rubbish. What a terrible smell! What happened?
a holiday in the UK. In this short presentation, I’m going to A: Sorry, Mum, er, I just haven’t had time. I’ve been so
talk to you about the Isle of Mull. I’m going to tell you why I busy at work, you’ve no idea!
think Mull is so special and why I think you would love to M: Honestly, Alan! That’s no excuse.
spend time there. Then I’ll make suggestions for the best A: And I had to take Mrs Jones next door to the hospital. I
time to visit, and finally, I’ll give you some information on was there all day with her!
how to get to the Isle Mull. We’ll have time for questions M: Excuses, excuses! Oh well, never mind.
at the end. A: I’m really sorry! It won’t happen again, I promise!
OK, so just like me, you are nature lovers and you want to M: I hope not! Just clear up now.
go somewhere quiet and peaceful, where you can relax 2
and enjoy nature’s beauty. Well, I can highly recommend J = Jackie S = Scott
the Isle of Mull. It’s a small island off the west coast of J: Oh, Scott, there you are! At last! Where have you been?
Scotland, which is famous for its fantastic scenery and I’ve been waiting for ages!
wonderful wildlife. S: I’m really sorry I’m late, Jackie. You see, it started to
So, what’s so special about it? Well, it’s got everything: rain while I was walking to the bus stop, so I had to go
there are mountains and green valleys, where you can go back home to get my coat and umbrella.
walking amongst lovely scenery. On the north side there J: Oh, no!
are beautiful sandy beaches, which are usually empty, and S: So then of course I missed the bus and had to wait for
blue sea. Mull is home to dolphins, whales and other sea the next one.
animals, which you have a good chance of seeing if you J: Mm, I see. But why didn’t you call me?
book a wildlife cruise. If you want to spend time with nature S: You’ll never believe this, I tried to phone you but my
on a beautiful island, away from the stress of modern life, phone died – I’d forgotten to charge it! And the traffic
this is the place for you. was so bad that it took ages to get here.
When is the best time to go there? OK, so it rains quite a J: Really? You’re hopeless. Oh well, these things happen,
lot and the weather can get quite windy, but it doesn’t get I guess. You’re here now. Let’s go in and see the film!
all that cold. July is the hottest month. But the best time to
go is April or May, when there aren’t so many tourists and Unit 8 Recording 11/12
it’s quieter. A: I won’t do it again, I promise.
To get there you can take the train from Glasgow, which is B: I won’t do it again, I promise.
the largest city in Scotland, to Oban, on the coast, where A: I’m really sorry.
you can get a ferry over to the island. B: I’m really sorry.
So, there you are. The Isle of Mull. That’s my top A: I’m so sorry I’m late.
recommendation and I’ve told you why I think you will love B: I’m so sorry I’m late.
it as much as I do, when you might like to visit and how you
can get there. Thank you very much for listening to me. Do
you have any questions?
Unit 8 Recording 10
1
M = Mother A = Alan
M: Hello, are you there, Alan? I’m home.
A: Oh hello, Mum. You’re back early. I wasn’t expecting
you until tomorrow!

Unit 9 Recording 1 ended up with a really good job that I enjoyed very
1 Most purchases will be made online. much! And here I am!
2 The goods have to be paid for online. A: Wow! So if you hadn’t been walking through that park,
3 Many huge shopping centres have been built. you would never have started your career!
4 What can be done? J: Yes! And I’m quite a shy person really, so if I hadn’t
5 Customers must be given a more entertaining been brave enough to speak to those people, I wouldn’t
experience. have got my first job.
A: I wonder what you’d have done if you hadn’t become a
Unit 9 Recording 2 teacher.
So here are the problems. The shop hasn’t been J: Hmm … so do I sometimes! What if …
redecorated in ten years, so it looks really old fashioned
and young people don’t want to come to it. Also the staff Unit 9 Recording 5
are really not friendly, and it makes people feel really I = Interviewer A = Speaker A B = Speaker B
uncomfortable when they’re in the store. These are big 1
problems, and the main reason why your business is not I: Hello. I’m doing a survey to find out what people think of
doing well. Here’s what I suggest. The shop should be the new sculpture in the city centre. Can I ask you what
redecorated as soon as possible, get an exciting young you think of it?
designer to come in and make the place look really cool. A: The new sculpture? Ugh, I think it’s really weird.
Also, the staff should be given training on how to serve B: So do I!
customers, there are lots of courses you can send them A: I mean, that’s not really art, is it? I don’t understand the
on, and they’re not expensive. I think if you do these point of it.
things, you’ll see some big changes. B: Neither do I. To tell you the truth, I think it’s just a waste
of public money.
Unit 9 Recording 3 A: Me too!
1 What would have happened? I: Thank you.
2 Things might have changed. 2
3 We wouldn’t have known. I: Hello. Can I ask you for a minute of your time?
A, B:Mm?
Unit 9 Recording 4 I: What do you think of the new sculpture in the city
A = Alice J = James centre?
A: So what happened? How did you become a teacher? A: Oh, that abstract thing? I went to see it when
J: Well … to be honest, I had never planned to teach! It they first put it up.
just happened. I went travelling after university and I B: So did I. I think it’s brilliant!
was in Greece. I was walking through a park and I heard A: I’m afraid I don’t! It’s so ugly! Other cities have much
some people speaking English. I was feeling a bit better public art. Like Barcelona.
lonely, so I stopped and said hello. They were practising B: Oh, I’ve never been to Barcelona.
their English … Well, we started chatting. Anyway, they A: Neither have I, actually. But you can see photos online.
didn’t have anyone to speak English to and I knew a I: Well, thank you both …
little bit of Greek, but I wanted to learn more. So … we 3
agreed to meet every day for a week and speak English I: Hello. Can I ask you what you think of the new sculpture
for half an hour and then Greek for half an hour. And … in the city centre?
actually … it worked really well. Anyway, I found that I A: I think it’s amazing. I really like it.
was really enjoying the English half hour, and I was B: I do too. I’ve never seen anything like it before. It’s very
quite good at it! So I stayed on and I did some more powerful.
study. And then I passed some teaching exams and I A: Did you like the one they had there before?

B: No, I didn’t, to be honest. 2: Mm, I suppose so. So people will want to come to the
A: I didn’t either. I’m really not keen on that kind of gallery to see it.
traditional statue. 1: We have to choose. So let’s vote. Hands up for the
B: Me neither. traditional painting of the town. Right. That’s three
I: So you’re pleased that they’ve replaced it? against one. So, we’ve decided on that one, right?
A, B: Oh, yes, definitely!
I: Well, thanks very much for your time. Unit 9 Recording 8
P = Presenter M = Mark A = Angy
Unit 9 Recording 6 P: Welcome to the programme. Today, we’re discussing
1 So are we. the question ‘Is public art important or is it a waste of
2 We are too. money?’ With us are artist Mark Broadbent and gallery
3 I am too. owner Angy Michaels. Let’s start with Mark.
M: Well, in my opinion the public don’t value public art as
Unit 9 Recording 7 much as they should. Many people think it’s a waste of
1: OK, thank you for coming to help us decide on our money, but think about the benefits! Public art is free.
new piece of art for the gallery. We have three pieces to You don’t have to buy a ticket to see it. It’s there for
choose from and they have all been made by local everyone.
artists. The questions we should ask ourselves are: Will A: That’s true, Mark. And these days we can see more and
the general public like it and will people want to come to more public art in our towns and cities. However, a lot of
the gallery to see it? So, what do you think about this it is really not very good, is it? That’s why many people
one – the abstract painting? think public art is a waste of money.
2: Well, it’s very colourful, isn’t it? I quite like it. M: I know what you mean. On the other hand, don’t you
3: So do I. I think it’s very powerful. I’m sure it will get agree that the very best public art is very powerful? Lots
people talking. of people will go and look at good public art – people
4: I’m afraid I don’t agree. To be honest, I think it’s ugly. I who don’t usually go to museums or art galleries.
don’t understand it. It doesn’t mean anything to me. A: You’re right. But the question is ‘What is good public
1: Me too, I have to agree. I’m not sure the public will like art?’
it.
4: Neither am I. They would probably think it was a waste Unit 9 Recording 9
of money. P = Presenter M = Mark A = Angy
3: Well, you may be right, I suppose. Not everyone likes A: Most public art works today are chosen by small groups
abstract modern art, do they? of experts. These ‘experts’ usually prefer abstract art.
1: So let’s look at the next one – the horse sculpture. What They think it’s more original and creative. On the other
about this? hand, most ordinary people prefer more realistic works.
4: Oh, I love it. It’s beautiful. I’d love to have it for myself! And so they feel angry and unhappy with many of these
2: So would I. It’s very realistic. But it’s made of wood. It’s new projects.
not very strong, so I’m afraid it won’t last for a long time. M: I take your point and I agree that a small group of
1: That’s a good point. So that brings us to the third work, people shouldn’t make decisions for the rest of us.
this painting. A: Exactly. Because the other question is money. Public art
2: It’s very good, but it’s very old-fashioned and traditional, isn’t free. Actually, it’s paid for by the public with their
isn’t it? taxes. No one wants to pay good money for a piece of
1: But I think that’s a good thing. art that’s ugly, do they?
4: I do too. Realistic art that shows people and places as M: Yes, you’re right. I believe that we should all help to pay
they really are, it’s popular, isn’t it? I mean, people can for public art. It seems to me that the problem is the way
understand it.

public art is chosen. At the moment, ordinary people to pay. Please could you bring me my bill for the first
don’t have a vote. And that’s not fair. course.
A: Agreed! It’s not fair. I ask you, if the people pay, whose W: Yes, sir.
opinion is most important – the people’s opinion or the
experts’ opinion? I think the public should be able to
vote for their favourite proposal. Then we’ll get good
quality public art that everyone can enjoy.
P: Thank you very much, Angy. That’s a very interesting
idea, but will it work? Let’s hope so. But what do you,
our listeners, think? The lines are open now.
Unit 9 Recording 10
A = Assistant C = Customer W = Waiter
Conversation 1
A: Hello, Customer Services. How can I help?
C: Hello. I’m afraid I’ve got a problem. I ordered a winter
coat online three weeks ago and it hasn’t arrived yet.
A: Oh, I’m sorry about that. Let me check your details. Oh,
I’m really sorry but your order hasn’t come in yet.
C: I see. When are you expecting it to arrive?
A: In about two weeks, Madam. We’ll send it to you as
soon as it arrives.
C: No, I don’t want to wait. I’d like to cancel the order
immediately and get a refund please.
A: Of course, Madam.
Conversation 2
A: Can I help you?
C: Yes, I bought this box of plates yesterday. The thing is,
two of them are broken. I’d like you to replace them,
please.
A: Have you got the receipt?
C: Yes, here it is.
A: Thank you. Just let me check on the computer. Oh dear,
unfortunately, we don’t have any more of these plates at
the moment.
C: Oh, well could you order another box for me, please?
Conversation 3
C: Sorry, I’m afraid there’s been a mistake. I didn’t order
the steak. I ordered fish.
W: Oh dear, I’m very sorry about that, sir. I’ll take it back to
the kitchen and order your fish.
C: How long will it take?
W: It should be ready in about fifteen minutes.
C: I’m sorry but I can’t wait that long. I’m in a hurry. I’d like

Unit 10 Recording 1 often drive too fast.

1 Some people told us they'd gone to private schools. 1: Right. So, health and safety for school children is a
2 One person told me he'd failed some exams. serious issue for us. We’re worried about air pollution
3 Some people said they'd attended a private school. near schools and about children getting to school safely.
4 They said they'd enjoyed school. What suggestions can we make?
2: We need to find ways to encourage children to walk or
Unit 10 Recording 2 cycle to school. We need to make it safer so parents
S = Simon A = Amy L = Leanne stop driving them to school.

S: I think a good education is very important, I mean it 3: In my opinion, we should have stricter speed limits on
gives us really interesting knowledge about the world our roads, especially near schools. We know that
around us. For example, when I was at school I reducing speed on the roads helps to prevent accidents.
remember learning that the Appalachian Mountains in And it encourages more people to walk as well!
America were the same as the mountains in Scotland – 2: Yes, I agree. In some areas the speed limit near school
they’d moved apart over time. I wanted to see the gates is thirty kilometres per hour. We should ask our
mountains – in America and in Scotland – and I think council to introduce lower speed limits near schools in
that started my love of travelling. our area.
A: Yes, that’s important – school can open up the world for 3: And we should also demand more pedestrian crossings
young people and a good education also teaches so children can cross busy roads safely.
children how to learn, so when they become adults, they 1: Thank you. Are there any more suggestions?
can continue to learn for themselves. I’m finding out
about my family history at the moment and I use all the Unit 10 Recording 5
research skills I learnt at university to help me. What do T = Tim S = Sharon
you think, Leanne? T: Thank you very much for agreeing to this phone
L: I think it depends what we mean by a good education. interview, Sharon, I’d like to ask you some questions
As a teenager, I learnt so much working with my dad in about your experience, if that’s OK, and then I’m sure
his garage, helping my mum with our family business you’ll have questions for me, too.
and volunteering at the animal rescue centre. S: Yes, that’s great, Tim. Thank you.
S: So you think the school of life is important – and a good T: So, can you tell me what you’re doing at the moment?
education … S: Well, right now, I’m working in digital advertising. I work
for a company that helps people market their products
Unit 10 Recording 3 online.
1 They promised to provide more cycle lanes. T: And what exactly do you do?
2 I suggest cycling to work. S: Well, there are two parts to my job. I write texts for
3 They warned me not to ride my bike. websites and I write material that is used in blogs or
4 We tried to persuade her to take action. eBooks. So, for example, I’ll write the text for a lifestyle
blog about what people do in their free time, or an online
Unit 10 Recording 4 travel site.
1: OK, so what are the main problems that we have? T: Sorry, Sharon. I didn’t catch that last bit. Could you
2: I worry about air pollution near our local schools. A lot of repeat it?
parents drive their children to school. There are always S: Yes, of course. An online travel site. I have to tell people
traffic jams near the school entrance, and that means about a particular place.
the air pollution near the school is very bad. T: And could you tell me what the second part is?
3: Yes, it’s much better for children to walk or cycle to S: So, when you search for something online, there’ll be a
school. But walking and cycling are dangerous too lot of results, right?
because there’s too much traffic on the roads, and cars T: Yes.

S: So my job is to try to make sure the customer’s blog or Unit 10 Recording 8

website is at the top of that list of results. Then more H = Heather R = Ryan
people will visit their site and hopefully they’ll get more H: Hey, over here!
sales. R: Oh, hey Heather, great to see you! How are you doing?
T: I see. How do you do that? H: Good, and I’m really looking forward to the film. Is it just
S: I have to do some research. I need to find out what key you and me?
words people usually use when they search for this kind R: No, Donald is coming too.
of product or website. I also need to look at the H: OK, great. He’s not here yet?
competitors’ sites and see what key words they use. R: No. He’s usually early.
Then I have to make sure that I include the key words H: That’s not like him.
and phrases in the texts I write! R: No, no it’s not. I’d better call him.
T: Could you give me an example?
S: Well, people often search for ways to do something. So, Unit 10 Recording 9
a title like ‘10 ways to …’ is a good one. M = Mum L = Lauren
T: Right. I see. M: Hey, Lauren, how was your day?
S: Oh, I almost forgot. I sometimes have to give L: OK, I guess.
presentations to customers as well. M: And, the test?
T: So you’re very busy! One final question. Do you enjoy L: What test?
your job, Sharon? Do you ever recommend it to other M: You know what test, Lauren. The maths test.
people? L: What about it?
S: Yes, I love it! I definitely recommend it to anyone looking M: Well, did you pass?
for a job in marketing. If someone is creative and L: No. No, I didn’t, OK?
interested in the way people think, it’s a great job! M: Oh, Lauren … Look, maybe it’s time to get you a tutor.
T: That’s great to hear. Now, do you have questions for…? L: We tried that, Mum.
M: But maybe with a better tutor, you’ll be able to … I
Unit 10 Recording 6 mean, I know a lot of students who are doing that …
1 ‘Do you ever recommend it to other people?’ L: I don’t want a tutor, Mum! Sorry, I know you must be so
I asked her if she ever recommended it to other people. disappointed.
2 ‘How do you do that?’ M: Look, I don’t want to make you feel bad, I know you try,
He asked her how she did that. it’s just that I know how important it is to get a good
3 ‘Could you give me an example?’ maths grade, that’s all.
I asked her to give me an example. L: I need to go out.
M: Lauren …
Unit 10 Recording 7
C = Carol F = Frances Unit 10 Recording 10
C: Hey, boss. A = Alfie Z = Zoe
F: Hey, Carol. How are you? A: So tell me, Zoe, what made you decide to become a
C: Good, thanks. Excited that it’s nearly the weekend! civil engineer?
F: Look, I’m sorry, Carol, but you’ll have to write that report Z: Well, I’ve always wanted to do something practical. I
again. Before you leave today. mean, civil engineers build roads and bridges.
C: But it’s 5 o’ clock. A: Why do you want to work with this company?
F: I need it today. Z: Um, because your company is very well known and
hopefully I’ll have excellent opportunities to develop my
skills.

Unit 10 Recording 11
A = Alfie Z = Zoe
A: So tell me, Zoe, what made you decide to become a
civil engineer?
Z: Well, I’ve always wanted to do something practical. I
mean, civil engineers build roads and bridges.
A: Why do you want to work with this company?
Z: Um, because your company is very well known and
hopefully I’ll have excellent opportunities to develop my
skills.
A: Ah-ha. So, could you tell me a bit more about your
qualifications for this job?
Z: Yes, of course. As you can see from my CV, I have a
degree in civil engineering and I’m hoping to get my
master’s degree this year.
A: I see. So how much experience have you had?
Z: So … I think I’d say I’ve had quite a lot of experience.
I’ve worked on various different engineering projects
during my studies.
A: That’s great. What would you say you are best at?
Z: Well, I’ve got excellent maths and IT skills. But I think I’d
say my greatest skill is organising projects.
A: OK, good. Could you describe yourself in just three
words?
Z: Um, I can say that I’m well-organised and responsible.
And I’m also creative, which I think is important in this
job.
A: Right. And what are your goals for the future?
Z: I’d like to manage my own projects and work with
customers.
A: That all sounds fine. So, do you have any questions for
me?
Z: Let me see … yes. I’d be interested to know what the
biggest opportunities are for your company at the
moment.
A: Well, … .

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Announcement 2 Finally, take it out of the pan and put it on to a plate.

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S: Thank you. That’s great. Oh, when does enrolment

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