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Unit 1 Recording 1 Unit 1 Recording 5

1What kind of pizza do you like?
Presenter:
2Who’s your favourite singer?
In the US, most people shake hands when they meet new
3Where do you live? people. Women often kiss both their male and female
4Why are you tired? friends on the cheek or hug them. Men often do the same
5How long is this lesson? with their female friends, but they usually shake hands with
their male friends.
In Brazil, people shake hands when they meet someone
Unit 1 Recording 2 new. With friends and family, men still shake hands, but
B = Becky J = Josh women usually kiss each other on the cheek. It’s
B: So, Josh, do you like films? sometimes difficult to know how many times to kiss. In
some areas they kiss once, in some they kiss twice, and in
J: Oh yeah, I love films.
other areas, they kiss three times!
B: Great! What kind of films do you like?
In Qatar, people usually shake hands when they meet for
J: Oh, er, all kinds, really. I watch a lot. the first time. However, when men and women meet, they
B: Really? Lucky you … I don’t watch any these days. don’t usually do this. They put their right hand on their
I’m always too busy, but I do have some free time chest. When female friends meet, they kiss each other on
tonight. Which films do you recommend? the cheek, or touch each other’s hands. When male friends
J: Well, there’s Kicks, about football players at an meet, they shake hands or press their noses together twice
American high school. If you like sports films, you’ll like – a traditional greeting in Qatar.
this one. And, er … there’s a film about the police that I
saw last week. I sort of enjoyed that, but I can’t Unit 1 Recording 6
remember what it’s called. Maybe not that one … Then In South Korea, the traditional greeting is to bow. With
there’s a comedy called Surf Brothers. I saw that last
friends, men and women bow their head. However, in
night, really funny!
important meetings, business people bow with the top half
B: Oh good, I like comedies. Is that online? of their body. Younger people bow low when they’re with
J: No, it’s in the cinema at the moment. someone older. They can only stand up after the older
B: Oh, right, OK … Wow, you really do watch a lot of films. person stands up.
How many do you watch a week? In Thailand, people put their hands together in front of
J: Six or seven. them when they meet new people. Then they bow their
head. When they meet friends, their hands are low, in front
B: That’s almost one a day!
of their chest. But when they meet someone older or more
J: I know. I told you. I watch a lot of films! important, their hands are high and their fingers are near
the top of their head.
Unit 1 Recording 3 And finally, in Tibet, the greeting is a little unusual. In many
Hello! Welcome to this week’s Culture Show with me, Anna countries, showing your tongue to another person is not
Taylor. Today we are talking about greetings. What to say polite, but in Tibet it’s a traditional way of saying hello.
People put their hands together in front of them and then
or do in that first moment when you meet someone?
show their tongue but only for a very short time.
It can be difficult, can’t it? You meet someone new and you
So, if you ever go to South Korea, Thailand or Tibet, now
decide to shake hands, but the other person decides to
you can greet people in the right way.
give you a kiss on the cheek. Has anything like this ever
happened to you? This kind of thing happens all the time,
because there are so many different greetings from all over Unit 1 Recording 7
the world. How we greet someone for the first time is Welcome to podcast 32 – Success. Do you want to be
important because we want people to like us. So let’s take better at your job? How often do you think, ‘I want to be
a look at some different ways of greeting, so that next time more successful, but I’m not sure how’? We talked to some
you do it the right way!
successful people to try and find out about their habits.
Here are eight tips for you to be more like them:
Unit 1 Recording 4 1 Have clear goals. Successful people always know what
How we greet someone for the first time is important they want in life and they work hard to get it.
because we want people to like us. 2 Try new things. Successful people are rarely bored and
they always look for new and exciting experiences.
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3 Ask a lot of questions. Successful people always want

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to know more. In fact, they want to know everything about
everything. 1 We're having a great time.
4 Listen carefully. Successful people are often good 2 She’s eating a sandwich.
listeners and don’t do all the talking in conversations. 3 I'm working in the garden.
5 Plan your time well. Successful people don’t usually do 4 They’re working outside.
lots of things at the same time. They check their emails
every three or four hours. They sometimes check their
messages only once a day. Unit 1 Recording 12
6 Take care of yourself. Successful people usually have P = Paul S = Stephanie
busy and stressful lives, so try to sleep well, eat well and P: Hey Stephanie, how’s it going?
do regular exercise. S: OK thanks. Guess what? I’m trying a no-sugar diet for a
7 Take time off – it’s important! Successful people hardly month.
ever work at weekends, so make sure you spend time with P: What?! But you love chocolate and sweets. You always
friends and family, too. have something for dessert. You can’t live without
8 And finally, eight – if things don’t work, just start again! sugar! So, how’s it going?
Successful people never stop trying. S: OK, so far. I’m trying lots of new types of food and drink.
I miss chocolate, though. I usually have some for a
Unit 1 Recording 8 snack, but now I just have some fruit instead – an apple,
or something.
1 He doesn’t often try new things.
P: And what about exercise?
2 He sometimes asks a lot of questions.
S: Well, I’m not doing any sport at the moment, but I walk
3 I’m often bored at weekends.
to work every day. It’s great actually, I feel a lot better!
4 She goes to the cinema once a week.
P: Well, seriously, that’s brilliant, Stephanie. Well done!
5 You hardly ever ask questions.
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Unit 1 Recording 9
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A = Alex M = Marian
A: Excuse me, can you help me?
A: Actually, a person who I think is really successful is my
B: Of course, what’s the problem?
grandma, Elizabeth. My mum’s mum.
A: I’m trying to buy a ticket to Manchester, but I don’t know
M: That’s lovely! Why’s that, then?
how to use this machine.
A: Well, she’s not famous or rich, but she’s a really nice
B: Ah, no problem. You need to choose your ticket on the
and happy person. She’s retired now, but she’s still very
main screen there.
active – even at 85! She always gets up between five
and six in the morning and cleans the house. After A: OK. Right … Like this?
breakfast, she usually goes out for a long walk. She B: That’s right. Then put your card in here to pay and your
walks everywhere, actually – she hardly ever uses ticket will come out here.
public transport. A: Oh, thank you.
M: She sounds great! Tell me more … B: You’re welcome!
A: OK, so, every Wednesday she looks after my kids (her 2
great grandchildren!) all day. They’re three and four –
and very energetic! She was a teacher in a primary A = Speaker A B = Speaker B
school, so she’s very good with children. She plays with A: Good afternoon.
them all the time. B: Hi there, I’m looking for somewhere to stay for a couple
M:Wow! To be like that at 85, that’s amazing! OK, so a of nights.
person who I think is successful is … A: No problem – we have lots of options. What sort of thing
are you looking for?
Unit 1 Recording 10 B: Well, I’d like somewhere in the centre and not too
1 We're having a great time. expensive.
2 She is eating a sandwich. A: Well, there’s the Ramblers Inn over on Queen Street,
which is very nice. Lots of young people there and it’s
3 I'm working in the garden. also the cheapest place to stay in the centre.
4 They are working outside.

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B: That sounds lovely. What’s the quickest way to get

there? I’m quite tired after the train journey here.
A: Take the number 325 bus from the stop on the High
Street, in front of the bank. It’ll get you there in about ten
minutes and costs one pound. Is that clear?
B: Um, sorry, can you repeat that, please?
A: Yes, of course. Go to the High Street and find the bus
stop.
B: Right.
A: It’s in front of the bank. Take bus number 325.
B: Thanks!
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T = Teacher S1 = Student 1 S2 = Student 2
T: … and then check your answers with the person next to
you.
S1: Did you get that?
S2: Um … no. Sorry, I didn’t hear what she said, I’m not
feeling well today. What do I need to do?
S1: Answer the questions then we compare our answers.
S2: OK. Which exercise is it?
S1: Exercise 5. It’s this one here.
S2: Oh great. Thanks for your help.
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Can you help me?
It’s this one here.
Which one is it?
Can you repeat that, please?

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Unit 2 Recording 1 wanted

T = Tony L = Lynn watched
T: So, how did your job interview go the other day, Lynn?
L: Oh, it was terrible! Unit 2 Recording 3
T: Oh, no! What happened? 1
L: Well, it was just one of those days, you know? It started A: Did you learn to sing at school?
badly and just got worse. First of all, my alarm didn’t go
B: Yes, I did.
off. When I woke up, my clock was on the floor. I think
the cat played with it during the night and broke it. 2
T: Oh, no! A: Did she finish the marathon?
L: Oh, yes! I got up late and didn’t have time for breakfast. B: No, she didn’t.
So, I started the day angry and hungry!
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T: Oh dear. A: How old were you?
L: Then I got into my car and – I couldn’t believe it – the B: I wasn’t very old, actually.
battery was dead! So, I had to take the bus. Well, you
can imagine that at this point, I was really stressed. 4
T: Let me guess – you missed the bus? A: Was he from Italy?
L: Ha, no. I caught it, but half way there, it broke down! B: No, he wasn't?
T: So, what did you do?
L: Well, we had to wait for the next bus, but then it started Unit 2 Recording 4
raining really heavily and, of course, I didn’t have an D = Dan M = Megan
umbrella. When I arrived for the interview, I was soaking
D: You’re so good at the guitar, Megan. Where did you
wet.
learn?
T: Oh, Lynn.
M: Well, I taught myself actually.
L: It got worse, though. I had to give a presentation as part
D: Really. That’s amazing!
of the interview. I felt quite relaxed about it, actually. But
just before I started, I spilt a glass of water all over my M: Yeah, I’m really proud of it.
laptop. I tried to turn it on, but it didn’t work. D: I’m not surprised!
T: Oh, no!
L: Yeah, so by now I was really nervous, and my Unit 2 Recording 5
presentation was terrible. I even forgot to say some
D = Dan M = Megan
important things … the interviewers weren’t happy.
D: How did you teach yourself?
T: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Lynn.
M:My parents bought me a guitar when I was about 13, I
L: I know, thanks, Tony. I was so happy when that day
bought myself some books and then learnt from those.
ended! I’ve got another interview next week, though. I’ll
just make sure the cat sleeps in another room! D: Did you teach yourself to read music, too?
T: Ha, good idea! M:No, I could already do that. I had some piano lessons
when I was younger.
D: Oh right. How long did it take you to learn?
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M: I could play quite well after about two years, I think.
arrived
D: How often did you practise?
decided
M: Every day, sometimes for about two hours.
deleted
D: That’s quite a lot.
ended
M:I know! I really wanted to learn. I wanted to be a
played musician and write my own music.
looked D: Did you write your own music?
showed M: Yes and I still do sometimes.
stopped D: I didn’t know that! Can I hear some of it?
talked M: Sure, I’ve got a YouTube channel. You can hear some
tried of it on there. Look, I’ll show you …

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Unit 2 Recording 6 more flavour.

1 8 I usually have a bit of bread with it, too.
A: This is a very popular cake where I come from, Kara.
Would you like to try it?
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B: Yes, please! … mmm, it tastes just fantastic! But it’s
1 There’s a lot of salt in this.
very, very sweet – is there a lot of sugar in it?
2 There are some eggs in the fridge.
A: Actually, there isn’t any sugar in it. I mean, we don’t add
any when we make it. But there’s a lot of chocolate and 3 There isn’t any sugar in it.
milk, and that’s what makes it taste so sweet. 4 There’s a bit of soy sauce.
B: … and creamy! Well, I love it, it’s absolutely delicious. 5 There are a few apples on the table.
Um … could I have another one?
A: Of course! Unit 2 Recording 9
2 Hello and welcome to What a great idea! – the show that
W = Waiter C1 = Customer one C2 = Customer two gives you a lot to think about. The topic this week is food,
and we have two guests who are going to present their
W: Here you are, sir.
ideas. Firstly, Professor Jenny Hattie will argue that eating
C1: Oh, I love that dish, great choice. meat five days or more a week isn’t good for you. Then
C2: Mm, I don’t know – it looks a bit plain. Rice,egg and chef Sara Caligan will argue that we should all eat … er …
cucumber. insects. Hmm. Before we discuss these ideas, each guest
C1: Go on, try a bit. I’m sure you’ll like it. will have sixty seconds to present their idea.
C2: … um … well, it is a bit dry.
C1: Have some sauce with it, it’s amazing. Unit 2 Recording 10
C2: OK, that might help … Oh! Wow! P = Presenter J = Jenny S = Sara
C1: What’s wrong? P: So, let’s start with Jenny. Jenny, your time starts …
C2: Oh, it’s hot! Really hot! now.
C1: Ha! Yes, it’s got lots of chilli in it. Do you like it? J: Thanks Rob. Right, well, I’d like to talk about meat. I it,
and I ate it all the time until last year, when I decided to
C2: Well, not really. Sorry! It’s quite sour, too. I think I’ll
make a change. I started to eat vegetarian dishes five
order something different. Excuse me, I’d like …
days a week and meat only on two days. I think it’s a
3 good idea for everyone to do the same, and here’s why.
A: What’s that you’re eating, Manu? First, in general, it’s good for us to eat less meat if we
can. I certainly feel healthier these days.
B: It’s a salad from my part of the world. Would you like to
try it? I also think it’s better for the world around us. Producing
meat uses a lot of water and energy. And we need to
A: Yes, please. I’ll give it a go. Mmm, it’s light and fresh.
move the meat from place to place. It’s really not very
B: Yes, all the ingredients are fresh and it’s got a little oil in good for the environment. Also, it’s a lot cheaper of
it. It’s pretty healthy. course. Actually, I always thought that vegetarian food
A: Mmm, lots of different flavours, too. I really like that! was boring, but you know what? There are lots of really
B: Yes, there are a few herbs and spices to give it more great vegetarian dishes. So why not give some a try?
flavour. I usually have a bit of bread with it, too. I’ll give you P: Thanks, Jenny! OK, so now it’s Sara’s turn. Sara, you
the recipe later if you like. have just sixty seconds to present your idea. Go!
A: Yes, please! That would be great! S: Well, I think it’s a good idea for everyone to eat insects.
You know, in many parts of the world, people eat them
as a basic food. The reason is that insects are actually
Unit 2 Recording 7 very good for us. They have important, healthy, things in
1 Actually, there isn’t any sugar in it. them so they’re great to add to our diets. Insects are
2 But there’s a lot of chocolate and milk. also good for the environment because they’re small, so
3 Have some sauce with it. they don’t cost much to produce. The possibility to
produce lots of healthy food cheaply is really important.
4 It’s got lots of chilli in it. This is because there are around seven billion people in
5 It’s a salad from my part of the world. the world today, and the number is growing all the time.
6 Yes, it has a little oil in it. Insects can help us to feed everyone.
7 Yes, there are a few herbs and spices to give it Many people don’t like the idea, but actually, there are

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thousands of different kinds of insects, all with a

P: That’s a good point Sara, thank you. Now, tell us about
different delicious taste.
some of these lovely insect dishes you cook …
P: Very interesting! Thanks, Sara.
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1 I love it, and I ate it all the time.
A = Ali K = Kate
2 I decided to make a change.
A: Hey, Kate. I got 80 percent in my history exam. Can you
3 It’s good for us to eat less meat if we can.
believe it?
4 We need to move the meat from place to place.
K: 80 percent!? That’s brilliant! You always do well, Ali!
5 It’s a lot cheaper of course. … I got my chemistry results back, too.
6 I always thought that vegetarian food was boring. A: Oh! And?
K: … I got 51 percent.
Unit 2 Recording 12 A: Ah … Hey, that’s not that bad, and it’s only the first
1 I think it’s a good idea for everyone to eat insects. year!
2 People eat them as a basic food. 2
3 The reason is that insects are actually very good F = Fran M = Marco
for us. F: Hi Marco, this is for you, for fixing my shower last week.
4 They're great to add to our diets. M: Oh, thanks, but I was happy to help, you know.
5 Insects can help us to feed everyone. F: I know, but I wanted to buy you a thank you gift. Go
6 There are thousands of different kinds of insects. on, open it.
M: Oh er … socks … with cats on them. They’re … They’re
… er … lovely. Thanks.
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F: They’re a bit silly, but you know me. I always like being
P = Presenter J = Jenny S = Sara different.
P: Well, thanks to both of you for your interesting ideas.
M: Well, thank you. It’s really nice of you, Fran.
Jenny, let’s start with yours. You say that we should all
become vegetarian for five days a week. Does it need to F: No problem. Glad you like them!
be five days? 3
J: Well, we usually work or study for five days and so that’s R = Ricky H = Helena
a good time to change something. Then, at the
R: Hey, Helena, I’m having a party at mine on Saturday.
weekends, when you go out and meet friends, you don’t
Just a few friends. Do you want to come?
need to worry. You can eat what you want.
H: Yeah, that sounds great! What time?
S: But how about being vegetarian for just one or two days
a week? R: Any time from 8 o’clock.
J: Yeah, that’s good, too. It doesn’t need to be five days, it H: OK. Do I need to bring anything?
can be one, two or three days if that’s easier for you. R: Well, I’m asking people to bring drinks, but don’t worry
The important thing is to eat less meat, I think. about food. I’m going to make a big curry.
S: And maybe we can eat insects instead! H: Oh, great! I love your curries. They’re so good!
J: Yes, of course! 4
P: I must say, Sara, I don’t really like the idea of eating S = Simone R = Ray
insects. Vegetarian food OK, there are some good
S: Hey, Ray, guess what?
dishes, but insects, well, I can’t imagine a good insect
dish. R: You sound excited. Tell me …
S: I know, insect dishes don’t sound very tasty, do they? S: Do you remember that competition I entered on the local
It’s an unusual idea for most people. radio station?
P: It sure is! R: Oh yeah, how did that go?
S: Well, OK, a lot of us are afraid of insects, but only S: I won it!
because we didn’t eat them when we were children … , R: Brilliant Simone! How exciting! What did you win?
so it seems very strange to us. But if we prepare meals
S: Two tickets to the music festival next week.
with insects for the children of today, they won’t think it’s
strange in future. R: No way! That’s amazing! Who are you going with, then?

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S: You, of course!
R: Me? Really?
S: Yeah.
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1 That sounds fantastic!
2 Amazing!
3 How exciting!
4 What a great idea!
5 That sounds really interesting!
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1 That sounds fantastic!
2 Amazing!
3 How exciting!
4 What a great idea!
5 That sounds really interesting!

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Unit 3 Recording 1 A: Ha! This is going to be difficult …

1 The streets are dirtier than they were five years ago. P: And it’s the furthest place from the airport. It would take
2 The north of the city is older than the south of the city. a really long time to get there. I don’t want to spend the
3 This part of the beach is cleaner than the other part. whole time travelling!
4 My town is busier than yours. A: You’re right and we don’t have much time, only a week.
P: What about the Happy Campers Village? It’s out in the
Unit 3 Recording 2 countryside.

A: Hmm, yes, actually I think it looks like the most
M = Mark S = Sandra
interesting place to stay. I like the idea of staying in the
M:Right, so we need to write this article on the top ten countryside.
places to visit by tomorrow. There are five categories
S: Me too. And the food looks great, too, cooked on an
and we have to write about two places for each one.
open fire – yum!
Let’s choose the places we want to write about first.
How about we start with ‘famous buildings’? My P: OK, let’s go there. I’ll book it now.
favourite buildings are the Louvre in Paris and the
Colosseum in Rome.
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S: Oh really? I’m not sure, they’re very famous places
P = Presenter V = Val K = Kate E = Eddie A = Andy P:
and everyone knows about them. I think we should
choose somewhere less popular. What about Prague Presenter: So, today we’re asking you about common
Castle? It’s quieter and more peaceful than those two. activities that you’ve never done in your life. Let’s talk to
our first caller. Val, are you there?
M:OK, but I don’t think we should just pick places because
they’re less popular. The Louvre is nice because it’s V: Yes, Jon, I’m here. Um, well … I’ve never learnt to
more modern than Prague Castle, but it can get very swim.
crowded in the summer. P: Oh, OK. Can you tell us why?
S: Yes, I see what you mean. OK, let’s choose the Louvre. V: Well, I’ve never had the opportunity. I’ve never had
What about the British Museum for the other one? It’s a lessons and I don’t really like the seaside.
lovely building. It’s popular, but not as crowded as the P: Have you ever tried?
Colosseum.
V: Yes, I have. I went to a pool when I was in Spain once,
M: Good idea – it’s much cheaper, too. In fact, it’s free! but I’ve never swum in the sea.
S: That’s true! OK, great, next category, street markets … P: Well, Val, it’s never too late to learn, you know.
V: Oh, I’m not sure about that. I think I’m too old now!
Unit 3 Recording 3 P: I’m sure that’s not true. OK, nice talking to you, Val.
1 It’s the easiest place to find. Let’s speak to our next caller, Kate. Hi, Kate!
2 It’s the oldest building in the area. K: Hi! Well, Jon, most people laugh when I tell them this,
3 This is the ugliest hotel in town. but I’ve never ridden a bike.
4 They have the nicest food. P: Really? Surely you’ve tried it at least once?
K: Well, when I was a child, I saw my brother fall off his
bike and he broke his arm. He cried so much! So, when
Unit 3 Recording 4 my parents bought me a bike, I was really scared and I
P = Pat A = Andrea S = Shannon didn’t want to ride it.
P: So where do you think we should stay, ladies? I’d like to P: Are you still scared?
do something different and exciting. K: Er, I don’t think so. Maybe one day I’ll learn. Who
A: Yes, well, I had a stressful year at work – I really just knows?!
want to relax in a five star hotel. I love the look of this P: Thanks Kate. Now let’s speak to Eddie. Hi, Eddie!
place, The Mantra Resort. Look at the colour of that sea!
E: Hi Jon! I’m not calling about me, actually, I’m calling
It looks like the most beautiful place in the world.
about my friend Jim. He’s never watched a football
S: Yeah, but it’s the most expensive! Look at those prices! match in his life. Can you believe it?
A: Yes, I suppose so, it is a bit pricey … P: Never? Not even on TV?
S: I really like the look of Casa Tranquila. It looks really E: Well, sure, I think he’s seen a match on TV. I meant that
quiet and peaceful, and it’s the cheapest option. And he’s never been to the stadium. We talk about football
look at those views! all the time, we go to the matches, but he’s just not
P: But you know I hate heights, Shannon! interested.

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P: Have you ever tried to take him to a match?

R: Well, this is the funny bit – suddenly, the lights came on
E: Yes, we all have – my friends and I, that is. Many times. and the woman started talking to the camera. She was a
But he just won’t come! news reporter talking about a news story and, suddenly,
P: Well, thanks Eddie. I guess he just doesn’t like football. I was on TV.
Right, let’s talk to one more caller before the news. A: Really? What did you do?
Andy, are you there?
R: Well, I was really surprised. The woman started asking
A: Hi, yeah, I’m here. I … er … I’ve never cooked a meal. me lots of questions.
P: Wow. How old are you? A: And what did you say?
A: I’m 22. R: I tried to answer them, but I couldn’t, and I told her I was
P: How do you eat, then? the wrong person.
A: Well, I still live at home, so my parents cook for me. A: What did she do?
P: Right. I see … er … Have you ever boiled an egg? R: She said sorry and started talking to the camera again,
A: Er … no, I haven’t. I’ve made sandwiches and toast, and and someone quickly took me out of the room.
I’ve put things in the microwave, but I’ve never used a A: How did they make that mistake?
cooker. R: Apparently, the real person had the same name as me.
P: Wow! That is unusual. A: What about the job? Did you get it?
A: I’ve ordered pizza lots of times though! R: Job? Oh … er … no, I didn’t. So, am I telling the truth or
P: I’m sure you have, Andy. Now, it’s time to … a lie?
A: Hmm, I’m not sure …
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A: I’ve never eaten with chopsticks. Have you? A = Amy R = Rob
B: Yes, I have. A: Hmm, I’m not sure. It’s a crazy story, but you gave me a
2 lot of information so I think … er … I think you’re telling
me the truth. Am I right?
A: Sara's broken her arm.
R: No, sorry. The story’s true – I read about it in a
B: Oh, no! I’ve never broken a bone.
newspaper – but it didn’t happen to me. I’ve never been
3 on TV.
A: Have you ever fallen asleep in public? A: Oh! One point to you then.
B: No, I haven’t.
A: Has Max ever cooked a meal for you? I’m here today with Karen Jackson. Karen’s trying to have
B: Yes, he has. one amazing, life-changing experience every year. She
made a list of twenty things she’d like to do over twenty
years, and she’s already done five of them. Karen, tell us
Unit 3 Recording 7 why you’re doing this.
R = Rob A = Amy
R: Shall I start? Unit 3 Recording 10
A: OK.
P = Presenter K = Karen
R: I’ve been on TV.
K: Well, there are two reasons, really. Firstly, when I’m old,
A: When was that? I want to look back and feel like I’ve done lots of exciting
R: Er … it was maybe two years ago. things in my life. And secondly, it’s great to have goals
A: What happened? in life. It makes you feel good.
R: Well, it’s a funny story, actually. I had a job interview at P: OK, so tell me. What kinds of activities are on your list?
a local TV station. I arrived and waited in reception. K: Well, things I’d like to do, things I’d like to see, and
A: What was the job? places I’d like to visit.
R: Oh … er … it … it was in the IT department. Anyway,

after a few minutes someone took me into this room
where there were some cameras and a woman in a suit.
A: Why were there cameras in the IT department?

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P = Presenter K = Karen 1
P: And what places have you visited so far?
A = Angie J = Jack
K: Well, I’ve been to the Great Wall of China and Iceland.
A: Jack! Is that you?
P: Did you walk along the Great Wall?
J: Oh, hi, Angie.
K: Yes and no. I wanted to walk along it from start to finish,
A: Hi! I haven’t seen you in ages! How are things?
but it’s really long – over 20,000 kilometres! I only
walked about 200 kilometres in the end, but I was happy J: Great. Alex and I finally got married in the summer.
with that. The views were amazing, and in some places A: Did you? Oh, that’s fantastic news. Congratulations!
it was just so quiet and relaxing. J: Thanks. Yes, we live in Dayton now.
P: And why did you go to Iceland? A: Oh, right. I’ve never been there. What’s it like?
K: I wanted to see the Northern Lights. For three nights, J: Well, it’s quieter than here, but we like it. The area’s
my friend and I sat outside – but unfortunately we didn’t really nice. What about things here?
see them, and it was very, very cold!
A: Hmm, have you heard about the park on Green Street?
P: Why didn’t you see them?
J: No. What?
K: Well, unfortunately it was very cloudy.
A: They want to build lots of new houses on it.
P: Oh dear, sorry to hear that!
J: Oh no, that’s not good. That’s where all the kids play
K: Yeah, but we’ll try again! There were lots of great things soccer. I loved it there when I was young.
to do in Iceland during the day. We went on a great boat
trip. That was really fun, actually. Oh, and I’ve climbed 2
Mount Kilimanjaro, too. C = Charlie R = Rose
P: You have? Wow! Tell us about that. C: Hello. Hello? Hi.
K: Well, everybody says it’s really difficult so I wanted to try R: Hi! I can’t see you. Oh, now I can.
it. You definitely need to be very fit and healthy. I felt sick C: How are you?
quite a lot of the time because it’s difficult to breathe up
R: I’m great, thanks. What time is it there? It must be late.
there, but when I finally got to the top, well, the view was
fantastic. C: Yeah, it’s eleven o’clock. Nearly bedtime! So, how have
you been?
R: OK, thanks. I’m really busy at work, but I had two weeks
Unit 3 Recording 12 off last month. I went to Vancouver, actually.
P = Presenter K = Karen C: Oh, lucky you! How was it? We talked about going there
P: And what activities have you planned for the future? when we were at university. Do you remember?
K: Right, so next year I’d like to learn to fly, but it isn’t going R: Yes, I do, of course. It was great! We went camping and
to be easy. did some water sports.
P: Really? So why do you want to do it then? C: That’s brilliant!
K: Because I’m afraid of flying and I think learning how to R: Didn’t you go on holiday recently, too?
fly a plane will help me. C: Yeah, but it wasn’t much fun. We had a problem with the
P: OK, well the best of luck with that! What else? apartment – no hot water for three days! Then I got ill,
K: I’d like to go on a safari holiday somewhere in Africa – so we had to come home early.
maybe northern Kenya or Tanzania. R: Oh, what a shame. Were you very ill?
P: Why’s that? C: Yes, kind of – I was in bed for a week. I felt awful.
K: I’d really like to see lots of wild animals like lions and R: Oh, well, hopefully you can have another holiday later in
elephants. It’s not the same when you see them in the the year.
zoo. C: Yeah, hopefully. But tell me a bit more about Vancouver
P: It all sounds great, Karen. Thank you very much for …
sharing your plans with us today. And lots of luck for the 3
future.
D = Dylan M = Mara
K: Thanks.
D: Hi, Mara.
M: Oh, hey, Dylan. How are you?
D: Fine. Guess what!
M: What?

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D: I got this yesterday. See?

M: Oh, a watch.
D: It’s not just a watch, Mara. It’s the best smartwatch you
can have.
M: Really? What does it do, then?
D: I can make calls, send messages, pay for things with it. I
can listen to music and …
M: Wow, OK, so it’s pretty good, then.
D: Yeah, it’s amazing! It’s got running apps, maps, things
like that.
M:Sounds amazing. My news is not so great – I lost my
phone last week. I can’t find it anywhere.
D: Oh, no. Really sorry to hear that. Have you bought a
new one?
M:No, I haven’t got enough money. But it’s OK – I don’t
have to check my messages every few minutes!
Unit 3 Recording 14
1 Oh, that’s a shame.
2 Really? That’s a surprise!
3 Oh, I’m sorry to hear that
4 Really? That’s not good!
5 Lucky you!
Unit 3 Recording 15
1 Oh, that’s a shame.
2 Really? That’s a surprise!
3 Oh, I’m sorry to hear that
4 Really? That’s not good!
5 Lucky you!

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Unit 4 Recording 1 A: First, you answer some questions about you. Things like
B = Ben J = Jane your age, interests, if you want to eat, that kind of thing.
B: Hey Jane. What are your plans for Burn’s Night? J: I see.
J: Well, I’m going to invite my neighbours to my house for A: Next you press ‘Go’. And then it gives you ideas for
dinner. What about you? things to do, using the information you put in.
B: I’m going to be at my parent’s house. My mum’s going J: Thanks, that looks great. So then I just have to call all
to cook for the whole family. our friends and invite people?
J: How many people is that? A: Call people? Seriously? It’s not the 90s Jake. Use this
B: I don’t know, maybe fourteen. app!
J: Fourteen?! J: Ha, OK. Tell me about it.
B: Yeah. It’s a bit crazy, but we always have fun. What are A: It’s called Eventroots. It organises everything for you.
you going to cook? J: Wow. How does it do that?
J: Well I’d like to make a traditional meal, but I’m not a very A: Well, to start with, you add the details in this box here.
good cook. I’m going to try my best though. You need to add the date, time and location.
B: Good for you. J: Date, time and location. Right.
J: I’m not going to cook haggis though! A: Next, you invite people by adding their email addresses.
B: Are you crazy!? You have to cook haggis on Burns J: How do I do that exactly?
Night! A: Just add them from your contacts, or you can type them
J: Alright, alright, haggis it is then … I want to ask my in here.
neighbours to bring a dessert. Do you think that’s OK? J: OK.
B: Yes, I’m sure that’ll be fine. What poems are you going A: After that, people can reply and say if they can come or
to read? not. See?
J: I don’t know. I’m going to sit down and plan everything J: Got it.
next week.
A: Finally, you can update the event, like if you want
B: Next week? My mum started planning everything a people to bring something, or you want to change the
month ago! time, and so on.
J: That’s great, Alicia, thanks for your help.
Unit 4 Recording 2 A: You’re very welcome. Have a great night! I’m sure Sam
1 Dan wants to have a dinner party next week. will love whatever you organise.
2 Kelly’s going to contact her old school friends. J: I hope so!
3 I’d like to go out for a meal later.
Unit 4 Recording 5
Unit 4 Recording 3 1 First, you answer some questions about you.
1 I drive to work. 2 Next you press ‘Go’.
2 We’ll help them clean. 3 And then it gives you ideas for things to do.
3 I call Ella every day. 4 Well, to start with, you add the details in this box
4 We’ll play on Sunday. here.
5 Then, you invite people by adding their email
Unit 4 Recording 4 addresses.
A = Alicia J = Jake 6 After that, people can reply and say if they can
A: What are you doing for Sam’s birthday, Jake? come or not.
J: I’m not sure yet. I want to organise a big night out with 7 Finally you can update the event.
all our friends, you know? Maybe a meal or something,
but I have no idea where to start. Unit 4 Recording 6
A: Oh, I know a great app you can use! Let me show you A: I’ve found a useful app which I want you to download,
on my phone. It’s called Buzz Tree and it gives you lots OK? It’s called Famsafe, and we can use it to see where
of interesting ideas for things to do. everyone in the family is. It lets you share your location
J: Oh really? So how does it work? with me.

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B: Famsafe, oh yes, I’ve got that, but I’ve never used it.
L: Yes, the race lasts 12 hours, so you’ll be tired. You’ll
How do I share my location?
need to take some breaks.
A: First, make sure you have GPS turned on, like this.
F: Oh, right.
B: Right.
L: But if you don’t want to run on your own, you can run in
A: Then find me in your contacts. a team.
B: OK. F: Can you? How does that work?
A: Next, select ‘share my location with this user’. L: Well, only one person in the team runs at one time, so
B: Got it. the others have more time to rest.
A: After that, when I open the app I can see where you are F: Oh, I didn’t know that. That’s probably better for me.
in real time. We can use it when we go to big events, Where can I find a team?
and things like that. L: Try the race website, there’s loads of information there.
B: OK. Is that it? F: Oh great. I’ll have a look tonight. I’m really excited about
A: No. Finally, if you need to call me in an emergency, just it now!
say ‘call Mum’ and your phone will call me. L: Good. It’s exhausting, but really good fun, too. You have
B: Right – hopefully I’ll never need to do that! to be sure you want to run though – because after you
pay, you can’t get your money back.
Unit 4 Recording 7 F: OK, thanks, good tip.

L: And one last thing – take a lot of clean clothes with you.
F = Felicity L = Lucas
You’ll need them!
F: Lucas, you ran the Massive Mud Run last year, didn’t
you?
L: Yeah, why?
Unit 4 Recording 8
1 Do I have to be very fi t?
F: I’m interested in doing it myself, but I’m not sure.
2 You don't have to see a doctor before you do it
L: Well I really enjoyed it. It’s an interesting course.
but it’s a good idea.
F: I’ve never done anything like it before. Do I have to be
very fit? 3 Runners have to do everything on the course.
L: Yes, you do. It’s not easy. In fact, it’s really tiring. Do 4 You don’t have to wear any special clothes.
you run regularly? 5 Can people bring their own food?
F: Yeah, I do. I run 10 kilometres three times a week. 6 Can I have a rest during the race?
L: Then, with some training, you’ll be fine. You don’t have 7 But if you don’t want to run on your own, you
to see a doctor before you do it, but it’s a good idea. It can run in a team.
might make you feel better if you’re worried.
8 After you pay, you can’t get your money back.
F: Good idea, thanks.
L: And take a look at a map of the course. Make sure you
can jump and climb and do everything necessary. Unit 4 Recording 9
Runners have to do everything on the course. You can’t 1
miss anything. That includes jumping over the fire! A: Can I take my own food?
F: Oh right, OK. Well, I guess that’s fair. What kind of B: Yes, you can.
clothes do you suggest?
2
L: You don’t have to wear any special clothes. You can
wear what you want. But remember that there’s a lot of A: Can we get our money back?
mud and water on the course. B: No, we can't.
F: Yes, I’ve seen the photos! Can people come and watch? 3
L: Yeah, all my family came last year! A: Can we run together in a team?
F: Nice! Is there somewhere for them to eat? Can people B: Yes, we can.
bring their own food?
L: Sure. Lots of people had their own picnics last year. You
Unit 4 Recording 10
can also buy food on site, and runners can buy food and
drinks in the rest area. Mo = Marco L = Lei Ma = Maria
F: Oh, can I have a rest during the race? Mo: We’d like to tell you about the Dog and Bone Race on
Silver Sands Beach. It’s a team race. In each team,
there’s one dog and one person. People with big dogs

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have to run two kilometres along the beach. People with

J: Perfect. One o’clock it is!
small dogs have to run one kilometre. Dogs have to
wear a number around their neck. The people have to 3
wear a number on their back. P = Paul T = Tanya
L: The rules of the race are simple. You have to run the P: Do you have any plans for the weekend, Tanya?
race with your dog from start to finish. The dogs have to
T: Oh yes! I’m going to Pop in the Park with some friends.
run all the way – you can’t carry them if they get tired.
And the dogs can’t carry you either! You can carry water P: Oh, is that the free concert? I heard about that.
and food for your dogs if you want, but you don’t have to T: That’s right. Do you want to join us?
– there’ll be dishes of water for the dogs on the beach. P: Yes, that sounds fun. How are you getting there?
Ma: The winning team in each group wins prizes – for you, T: We’re not sure yet. Maybe public transport, but it’s going
a free meal at a restaurant, and for the dogs some to be really busy.
special dog chocolate. We think this is an exciting event
P: Shall we get a taxi together?
because dogs and people can enjoy the race together.
They can take their usual walk but do an amazing event T: I’m not sure about that. Taxis are expensive.
at the same time. Families can come and watch the P: Yes, but if we share one, it’ll be cheaper.
race, too. It’ll be a great day out for everyone. T: That’s a good point. I’ll ask the others and see what they
think.
Unit 4 Recording 11 P: OK.
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S = Susan L = Lucy Unit 4 Recording 12
S: Hi Lucy! How’s it going? 1 Would you like to come?
L: Good thanks, Susan! How are you? 2 Do you want to join us?
S: I’m fine, thanks. A few of us are having a picnic on 3 I'd love to.
Saturday. Would you like to come? 4 Where shall we meet?
L: I’d love to! The weather’s going to be great! 5 Shall we meet at ten?
S: Great. Shall we meet at ten, by the entrance to the 6 That's a good idea.
park?
L: I don’t know. It gets really busy there and we might not
see each other. Let’s meet in front of the bank in Queen
Street.
S: OK, no problem! I’ll let the others know.
L: Good, see you then!
2
J = Jimmy C = Chris
J: Hello?
C: Hi Jimmy, Chris here.
J: Chris! We haven’t spoken in ages!
C: Exactly! That’s why I’m phoning actually. Do you want to
meet up this Friday?
J: Ah, I don’t think I can, sorry. I’m working in Edinburgh on
Friday. What about Sunday?
C: I’m sorry I can’t, I’m busy. We’re having a big family
dinner. Hmm … next week some time? Wednesday?
J: Wednesday’s good for me. Where shall we meet?
C: How about Flavio’s café in town? We can have lunch
together.
J: That’s a good idea. What time?
C: One o’clock?

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Unit 5 Recording 1 part-time.

J = James C = Cheryl
J: Hi Cheryl, how are you? Unit 5 Recording 3
C: James! Nice to see you! 1 This job is for people who can work long hours.
J: What are you up to? 2 I'd like a job which is interesting.
C: Oh, I’m just looking for a new job. 3 He wants a job that's well-paid.
J: Really? What about the job you have at the moment?
C: Well, I’ve had that job for four years now and I really Unit 5 Recording 4
don’t enjoy it. It’s just doing the same thing every day,
1 Oh dear. You look angry!
you know? I’d like to find a job that’s completely
different. 2 He looks really sad.
J: OK, well maybe I can help? What sort of thing are 3 She looks like a runner.
looking for? 4 They look excited.
C: Well, the most important thing is that I want a job which
is interesting, and maybe unusual. A complete change
Unit 5 Recording 5
from what I do now. I don’t need a well-paid job, I just
want to enjoy it. Something creative would be nice … M = Marcus A = Alessia
J: Hmm, OK. What about this one? A review writer – all M: Alessia, have I ever shown you a photo of my family?
you have to do is try products and write about them. A: No, I don’t think you have.
They want someone who enjoys writing. And look, you M:Have a look at this. It’s us celebrating my mum’s 60th
can work from home. I think you’d like this! birthday last week.
C: Oh no, I don’t have much experience of writing. Plus I A: Ah, that’s lovely. Is that your mum with blonde hair?
don’t want to work on my own every day.
M: Yes, that’s her.
J: OK. Well what about this one? Shop manager. You’ll
A: Wow, she doesn’t look 60 at all.
manage a team of twenty-five people in the new shop
on the high street. Are you a good manager? M:I know. She looks younger. She’s really fit and active.
That’s my dad on the left. He’s quite smart these days –
C: No, not really. And that sounds quite similar to the job I
but when he was young he was in a rock band. In fact,
have now.
he had long, fair hair and a big beard.
J: Hmm, let me see. Oh, there is this one … it’s quite
A: What’s he like?
unusual.
M:He’s usually quiet … until he starts talking about music
C: Yes?
and then he doesn’t stop.
J: Well, they’re looking for someone that can work part-
A: I guess that’s your wife next to him.
time …
M:Yeah, that’s Abby. She looks really different in this
C: Go on … what is it?
picture because her hair is usually curly!
J: A film extra.
A: Ha! … Your children are lovely! Your daughter looks
C: A film extra!? older. Is that right?
J: Yeah, you know, when they make a film, there are the M:Yes, Lily’s nine and Bradley’s seven. Bradley looks like
main actors, and then there are all the people who don’t his other grandad with his really dark eyes. They’re both
speak or do anything important – you’d be part of the tall and slim though and they’re really good at sports. I
crowd, or in the street, or something. don’t know where they get that from. Neither me nor
C: Yes, I know what a film extra is, thank you James … But Abby are very good at sport.
you know what, that sounds like something which could A: Ah, well it’s a lovely photo and you all look really happy.
be really interesting … and fun! And it’s definitely
different. Great idea James! Unit 5 Recording 6
J: You’re welcome Cheryl! 1
In the US, green often means jealousy. If we think
someone is jealous – that is, they want something another
Unit 5 Recording 2 person has got, then we say they have the ‘green-eyed
1 I’d like a job that’s completely different. monster’. Blue has a couple of meanings. It can mean
2 I want a job which is interesting. security and peace. That is why banks often use blue in
their logos. On the other hand, we can use it to describe
3 They want someone who enjoys writing.
someone who’s sad, when we say they have ‘the blues’.
4 Well, they’re looking for someone that can work

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2
J: Well, I really like my morning cup of coffee and I’ve
India is mostly Hindu and some colours have special wanted a new coffee machine for a long time. So, finally
meanings in Hinduism. Blue is associated with the god when I had enough money, I went into town and found
Krishna and it shows strength and being brave. It also one I really liked. It was a bit expensive, but I was
shows how everything is connected, because it’s the colour excited … so I bought it right there and then.
of the seas and rivers.
P: Sounds like a good idea. But?
3
J: Yesterday, I was in another part of town and saw it in a
I love surfing and here in Indonesia we have some great
different shop for half the price!
places to surf, especially in the south, like here in
Yogyakarta. You should come and visit! Anyway, don’t P: Oh no!
wear green if you go surfing here, because of Nayai Roro J: Right! It was actually fifty per cent cheaper than what I
Kidul, the Goddess of the Southern Seas. She loves the paid. But that’s not the end of the problem. I didn’t keep the
colour green and she’ll pull you under the waves. receipt because I really liked it, so I can’t return it and get
my money back. So my other piece of advice is ‘keep the
receipt’!
Unit 5 Recording 7
P: Always good advice, thanks Jenny. So over to Luke –
1 On the other hand, we can use it to describe someone
Luke, are you there?
who’s sad.
L: Yes, hello. Well, I also bought something too quickly.
2 India is mostly Hindu, and some colours have special
Last month I had a job interview and, on the morning of
meanings in Hinduism. the interview, I got my only good shirt really dirty. I didn’t
3 It also shows how everything is connected. have much time, so I went quickly to the shopping
4 Anyway, don’t wear green if you go surfing here. centre, found a shirt my size and bought it.
P: OK, so what was the problem?
Unit 5 Recording 8 L: When I got home I tried it on and it was a really unusual
shape. I mean really unusual. It was very small in the
1 middle and the arms were very long. Seriously, I looked
In China, the colour red means good luck and happiness. really strange! The worse thing is that there wasn’t
This is why you see many red decorations at New Year. enough time to change it – I had to go to the interview
We also give money in red envelopes to couples when like that!
they get married. Yellow is an important colour, too. It’s the P: That’s not good. Oh no.
most beautiful colour and it’s the centre of everything – just
L: Oh yes! So, my advice is: you should always try clothes
like the sun.
on in the shop.
2
P: OK, thank you. Lots of good advice there. We’ll be back
In many Western cultures, orange means something next week at …
interesting. It can mean fun and creativity, and it’s my
favourite colour! Anyway, in the Netherlands, it means rich Unit 5 Recording 10
and strong, and it’s the national colour. It also means 1 You should ask for a discount.
strong and brave in Ukraine. But in the Middle East it can 2 You shouldn’t pay the full price.
mean danger and loss.
3 You should return it.
4 You shouldn’t buy a used phone.
Unit 5 Recording 9 5 You should read the description carefully.
P = Presenter J = Jenny L = Luke 6 You shouldn’t buy that online.
P: It’s two o’clock and it’s time for ‘I can’t believe it!’ –
simple things that make you really angry. This week
we’re talking about shopping and we want to hear about
Unit 5 Recording 11
any problems you’ve had, and any advice you can give. S = Simon T = Tina
First, I’ve got Jenny on the phone. So Jenny, what S: I’d like to buy something for my aunt, but I don’t really
happened? know what to get her. Do you have any ideas?
J: Well, I’ll give you some advice first. You should always T: Is it her birthday?
compare prices. You shouldn’t just buy the first thing
S: No, it’s a thank you gift. I stay with her a lot when I’m
you see.
working in Manchester. She always cooks for me and
P: That’s sounds easy, but we all forget sometimes … Tell washes my clothes, but she won’t take any money for
us more Jenny … food or rent.

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T: That’s nice of her. Yes, you should buy her something.

How about some flowers?
S: I think I’d prefer to get her something a bit more special;
something that’ll last longer.
T: Then what about some jewellery? Like a necklace or
something.
S: Yeah, that’s a good idea. Can you help me pick
something? I don’t know much about jewellery.
T: Sure, no problem. Actually, maybe you can help me. It’s
my dad’s birthday soon and I never know what to get
him. He’s so difficult to buy for.
S: He likes gardening, doesn’t he?
T: Yeah, he loves it.
S: Well, you could get him some gardening books.
T: Hmm, maybe, but I think he’s got quite a lot of those
already.
S: OK, well you could give him a gift card for the gardening
shop. Then he can buy what he wants.
T: Unfortunately, I gave him one of those for his birthday
last year! I need to think of something different.
S: OK … well … why don’t you get him a nice sun hat?
Has he got one?
T: No, I don’t think he has – nice idea!
S: OK, well why don’t we go shopping together at the
weekend? I’ll help you find a hat and you can help me
with the jewellery.
T: Sounds great. Let’s try the department store on West
Street first. They might have what we both need.
Unit 5 Recording 12
1 Why don’t we make him a cake?
2 You could get her a book.
3 Why don’t you buy them a game?
4 What about a new pair of trainers?
5 I think I’d prefer to get her some chocolates.

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Unit 6 Recording 1 to work, get off one stop early and walk. Take the stairs
1 instead of the lift. These small things will make a difference
These days, in general, people are much healthier. We over time, and you’ll feel much better because of it.
know a lot more about the importance of eating well and Step two. Learn something new.
we try to keep fit, and this makes us happier. In the future, I This could be a new skill, like learning how to paint or
think we’ll be more careful about what we eat. I already go dance, or learning how to fix things around your house. Or
running three times a week – the next thing I should do is you could do a whole course in a subject that interests you.
eat less chocolate! Many colleges and universities now offer online courses for
2 free.
Oh less happy, definitely. People are waiting longer to have Step three. Live for the moment.
children and start a family, usually because their careers Don’t be afraid of your feelings and emotions. Learn to
come first. I think this will continue in the future and for understand why you feel that way. If you feel sad,
many people it’ll be too late. And I think a happy family life remember that tomorrow is a new day and you’ll feel
is really important, especially later in life. better. Don’t worry about the past or the future too much.
3 Step four. Be kind to other people.
For me, the most important thing to be happy is to have a Just small things like a smile and saying something nice to
good career, a job which you really enjoy doing. But I think the shop assistant when you buy something can make you
in the future this won’t be easy, because our jobs will be feel a lot better. Try it today. It can also help you make new
more difficult. People will work harder and I don’t think we’ll friends.
have as much free time, so in general we’ll be much less Step five. Connect with other people.
happy than we are now.
This is the most important point to remember. Don’t worry if
4 you’re not a sociable person. Call a family member and
Will we be happier? Definitely. It’ll be easier to earn lots of find out how they are. Bake a cake and take it round to
money and that’s what’s important. More people will have your neighbour. They’ll love you for it and will probably do
enough money to buy big houses, go on lots of holidays something nice for you in return.
and buy all the nice things that they want.
Yes, I think so. Look at social media, for example. It’s I don’t know.
simple to meet people now and it’ll be even easier in the She just came back.
future. Having a busy social life makes us happy, and it
They stopped talking.
won’t be hard to make friends in the future.
You and me.
Unit 6 Recording 2
1 I don’t think people will be less happy.
Unit 6 Recording 5
1 I want to feel better.
2 People won’t go out much.
2 I can’t describe it.
3 I think we’ll have more time for our friends.
3 They played games all day.
4 It’ll be easier to meet new people.
4 I stopped the bus.
5 I don’t think we’ll sleep as much.
5 Walk around town.
6 It’s next week.
Unit 6 Recording 3
What’s the secret to living a good, long life? Well this
obviously depends on who you are, but there are some Unit 6 Recording 6
small, simple things we can all do to live well and be 1 … and you’ll feel much better for it.
happy.
2 Don’t be afraid of your feelings and emotions.
Step one. Be active.
3 Just small things like a smile …
You don’t need to go to the gym every day to do regular
4 Don’t worry if you’re not a sociable person, …
exercise. You can make small changes to your daily life.
For example, when you go shopping, walk to the
supermarket instead of driving. If you take the bus

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Unit 6 Recording 7 I: What about you? What are you doing?

1 They‘re/are having a meeting at 4. R: Well … Martin’s going out with his brother tomorrow so
2 She‘s/is seeing her dentist on the 16th. I’m at home alone. I might sit in the garden and read if
3 I ‘m/am making dinner for Ed tomorrow. it’s a nice day. Maybe I’ll do some gardening.
4 He‘s/is starting a university course in March. I: Oh, er, that’ll be nice.
R: Then on Sunday mornings we usually play cards, but we
might not this weekend. One of the people we play with
Unit 6 Recording 8
isn’t feeling very well.
J = Jade S = Sam I: Oh dear, that’s a shame.
J: Hey Sam, I’d really like to ask you about that project we R: It’s OK. I enjoy having quiet weekends, too!
have to finish this weekend. Shall we go for a coffee
tomorrow?
S: Good idea. I’m meeting Professor White at eleven. Can Unit 6 Recording 10
we meet before that? 1 I might meet Will for coffee tomorrow.
J: Sorry, I can’t. I’ve got a class at ten. How about after 2 Bruna may not come out with us later.
your meeting? 3 I may not see you this evening.
S: Sure … I can do twelve o’clock? 4 We might eat out tonight.
J: Hmm, I’m having lunch with my mum at twelve. Could 5 Lorenzo might arrive at ten.
we do two?
S: No, I’m in class all afternoon. What about this evening?
Unit 6 Recording 11
I’m free then.
J: I don’t think I can. Vicky’s coming round to my house. 1
I’m making her a meal. Hi Jamie, it’s Chris here. I’m really sorry, but I have to
cancel our lunch tomorrow. The area manager is visiting
S: Maybe Wednesday then?
and wants to take us all out. Can we do it next week? Text
J: I’m busy Wednesday, too. Mmm … OK, let’s meet me to let me know when you’re free.
tomorrow at twelve.
2
S: But what about lunch with your mum?
This is a message for Mr Williams. I’m calling from Corner
J: I’ll cancel it. I’m seeing her on Thursday anyway so she
Street Dentist’s. You have an appointment for 4.30 on
won’t mind and we need to talk about that project.
Tuesday afternoon, but we now have an earlier one
S: OK, if you’re sure. available on Monday at the same time. If you want to
J: Yeah, it’s fine, honestly. change it, then call us back on 0208 4654 7212. Thank
S: OK, great. Well, I’ll see you tomorrow then! you.
3
Unit 6 Recording 9 Hello Judith. It’s your grandmother here. I’m just calling to
remind you about Aunt Claire’s birthday. It’s next Friday, so
R = Ruth I = Isabel don’t forget to call her. Hope you’re well. Bye.
R: Finally, it’s Friday. Are you doing anything this weekend,
4
Isabel?
Er … yes, this is Gareth. A few of us are playing tennis on
I: Oh, not much, just a quiet one. I’m doing some yoga with
Saturday. It’s the usual arrangement, meet at the club in
a friend tomorrow morning. Olly and I may play a game
the morning, then lunch after the game. Do you want to join
of tennis after lunch. Then later on we’re going to a
us? Can you call me back when you get this and let me
friend’s house for dinner.
know if you’re coming? Cheers.
R: That sounds fun.
5
I: We may not do much on Sunday … But we are cooking
Hi Jean, it’s Grace here. I’m calling about the meeting on
lunch for fourteen people. We might make a Turkish
Friday. Give me a call when you have time. Bye.
dish we like but we haven’t decided yet.
R: Wow! Good luck!
I: Yes, so we’re going shopping for the food in the
morning. That evening, we may go out. There’s a
concert in town that we’re interested in. So, yes, just a Unit 6 Recording 12
quiet weekend for us.
1 It's Chris here.
R: Oh, right, just a quiet weekend …
2 This is a message for Mr Williams.

1
3 Can you call me back when you get this?

4 I'm calling about the meeting on Friday.

2
Unit 7 Recording 1 M: Yes. It’s beautiful, isn’t it?

1 The flats are too small. W:Yeah, it really is.
2 There are too many buildings in this area. M: It looks perfect, doesn’t it? Like a painting.
3 There’s enough space for everyone. W:That’s true – it must be popular with tourists.
4 There aren’t enough cheap homes. M: That’s right. It’s the country’s biggest and most famous
landmark. It’s very special.
Unit 7 Recording 2 W:I can see why.
M = Mia C = Colin
M:What do you think about this new housing development 3
in Horton Park?
W1 = Woman one W2 = Woman two
C: I think it’s quite a good idea – there just aren’t enough
cheap houses in this area. We need to build homes that W1: Oh, look there’s the power station. Not long now.
young people can buy. W2: Ugh, it’s so ugly. It really makes the area look terrible.
M:Yes, that’s true, a lot of young people leave the area W1: Yeah, but I love it.
because they don’t have enough money to live here. I W2: Do you? Why?
can see that.
W1: Well, it means we’re nearly home. It makes me happy
C: Exactly. We need young people to keep the area alive.
whenever I see it.
M:Mm, I agree with that, but what about the location of
W2: Really? Hmm. I’m not sure I feel the same.
these homes? It’s terrible! Our park is a place where
people in the area go for peace and quiet, or to play 4
sport. We all need it to relax and do exercise. M = Man W = Woman
C: Yeah, that’s true. The park is lovely and it’s important to M: When I first moved here, I didn’t like it at all.
the area.
W: Me neither. It’s too big for the area.
M:So, is it the right place for these homes then? There
M:Yes and it’s right next to the old part of the city with its
aren’t many parks in town, so I think it’s a really bad
small, pretty buildings.
idea.
W: I agree. The styles are very different.
C: But where else can we build new homes? It seems like
the only place possible to me and it’s only a small part of M:But I’ve been here for five years and I actually really like
the park. There will still be a lot of space for people to it now. It’s a landmark that everyone knows. I know I’m
use. in Warsaw when I see it.
M:Mm, I don’t know – it’s a really difficult situation, that’s W: That’s true, but I’m afraid I don’t feel the same. It’s just
for sure. not the kind of thing I like.

1 K = Katy M = Matt
M1 = Man one M2 = Man two K: Have you seen the cows?
M1: And you can just see our tallest landmark over the top M: No, what cows?
of the buildings there. K: The painted ones outside the Palace of Culture and
M2: Oh yeah, I’ve seen it before in pictures. It is really tall, Science. Look, I took a photo.
isn’t it? It’s a nice design. Simple, but attractive. M:Oh right. I’ve read about those. They’ve been in cities all
M1: I agree. It’s in the middle of the main square. Football around the world. They stand next to famous landmarks.
fans go there to celebrate their wins. I didn’t know they were here. That’s great!
M2: Oh, that’s great. Every city needs an area like that, so K: Is it? There are about a hundred of them. Why are they
that people can get together. here?
M1: You’re right. And with a tall landmark like that in the M: They tell a story.
middle, no-one will get lost trying to find it! K: What story? There’s no reason for them to be here.
There aren’t any farms here!
2
M: Ha. You’re right, but they’re still interesting.
M = Man W = Woman
K: Are they?
M: Look over there.
W:Oh, wow, a volcano.

2
M:I read that the artists put them in the centre to make
S: It sounds amazing.
people go out of their houses and talk about them. I
think it’s a good reason to have them. N: Yes, it was. But not everything was good. Because we
moved all the time, I didn’t use to do those things that
K: That’s true, it’s good for people to go out. People stay at
kids usually do – you know, go to the same places
home too much these days. And there were a lot of
during the holidays, go to the same events, see my
people looking at them.
grandparents – that kind of thing. Things were always
M: So it works. changing.
K: You can’t really call them ‘art’ though, can you? S: I see. But your friends didn’t use to travel as much as
M:I disagree. Art should get people thinking and talking. you, right?
We’re talking about it now. N: That’s true. And I’ve got some wonderful memories.
K: I know but I could paint those cows. And I’m not an S: Exactly! Do you miss it?
artist, so how is it art?
N: Hmm, a bit. But I don’t think I could move around that
M:Hmm, I’m not sure you could paint them. I think it’s more much these days. I like where I live now too much! But
difficult than it looks. as a kid it was a real adventure, definitely. What about
K: Yeah, you’re probably right. you? Did you use to travel much as a child?
M:But, you know, it’s not just famous artists that paint
them. Local artists paint them, too. I think that anything Unit 7 Recording 6
that gets people interested in art is good.
1
K: Yes, you’re right.
We used to move a lot.
M:They also collect money for charity, so that’s a good
thing. We used a tent to sleep in.
K: Oh, I didn’t know that. OK, so that’s a good thing. Maybe 2

they’re OK. And they won’t be here for very long, so I I used to live on a mountain.
won’t have to look at them forever! I used the bus to get into town.
3
Unit 7 Recording 5 He used to play in the forest.
S = Scott N = Natalie He used the swimming pool every day.
S: Is this you in the photos, Natalie?
N: Oh yes – that’s me when I was about seven! Unit 7 Recording 7
S: There are lots of different places. Did you use to travel a
T = Teresa I = Ian JoanGrus
lot? 2019-05-16 12:54:08
T: Oh, when I was very young I used to live in a small town
N: Um … kind of. My parents worked as hotel managers for in the mountains. --------------------------------------------
a big international hotel company and every two or three line is missing I: Where did you grow up
I: Really? What was that like?
years they’d send us somewhere different. We lived all Teresa?
around the world. T: Well, it was very quiet – I didn’t use to have many
friends. But my brother and sister aren’t much older than
S: Wow, really? What was that like?
me, so we spent a lot of time together.
N: Well, it was a lot of fun, mainly. Each new place felt like
I: What kind of things did you use to do?
an adventure and our parents took us to some very
interesting places – the kinds of places where people T: Lots of outdoors stuff. There was a forest nearby where
don’t usually go. we used to play and in winter there was always a lot of
snow to have fun in!
S: Like where?
I: Nice! Did you use to go skiing?
N: Oh everywhere! I think my favourite place was here in
this photo, near a lake in the south of Canada. We used T: Yeah, we did. Actually, I could ski when I was only four
to go walking in the forest nearby every day and one years old.
day I remember we found this beautiful little stream. I I: Wow!
played in it all day! T: What about you? Where did you use to live when you
S: Nice! were a kid?
N: … this photo is from when we lived on the west coast of I: I grew up by the sea. My parents used to have a house
Portugal. We used to go camping near this beach. It right on the beach.
was a really long beach, with these beautiful mountains T: Cool!
in the background.

2
I: Yeah, well it was in the summer. I used to make new

S:: I’m not coming in to work today. I’m taking the day off
friends every year and we played on the beach all day.
and going to the beach. In fact, I’m at the beach right
Also, my dad had a boat and he used to take me out
now!
fishing. We didn’t use to catch much though!
O: Oh! Right …
T: Ha, that’s nice. What did you use to do in the winter?
I: Not much! There didn’t use to be many people around,
and it got very cold and windy, so we mostly used to just Unit 7 Recording 11
stay inside and play games. 1
T: Do you miss it? P = Professor S = Student
I: Yeah, quite a lot. My parents moved to the city recently, P: Good morning, Mr Young. Or should I say good
so I don’t go back there much. afternoon?
S: I’m really sorry I’m late, Professor. I waited for the bus
Unit 7 Recording 8 for half an hour, but it still didn’t come. Unfortunately, I
1 There’s a nice table in the room. didn’t have enough money for a taxi, so I walked.
2 He has an office in the house. P: That’s OK, but your bus is late every week, Mr Young.
Perhaps you need to buy a bike …
3 I went to a shop to buy an armchair.
2
4 The garden is a lovely place to relax.
A = Aiden T = Tom
Unit 7 Recording 9 A: Hi Tom.

T: Hi Aiden. What’s up?
Neil
A: I’m really sorry Tom, but I can’t come out tonight.
I’m a writer and my favourite room is actually my office! I
wanted to keep the room really simple, so I just have T: Oh, OK, no problem. What’s the matter?
enough furniture in there to help me work well. I mainly A: Well, you know my mum’s away at the moment.
work at my big desk, which is in front of a window. It gets a T: Yeah.
lot of light but I don’t have a very good view – my
A: Well, she’s not here to wash my clothes, so everything’s
neighbour’s wall!
dirty and I’ve got nothing to wear. I’ll have to stay in.
In one corner of the room there’s a big plant, and in
T: I’ll explain to the others. See you when your mum’s back
another corner there are some drawers, where I keep all
then!
my important notebooks, full of ideas. There’s a sofa, too,
at one end of the room where I sometimes sit to relax, or if A: Yeah, will do. See ya.
I need to think carefully about something. On the back wall 3
there is a long bookshelf with all my favourite books.
S = Stephanie F = Frannie
I like this room because it’s where I have all my best ideas.
S: Hey Frannie, do you fancy getting a coffee? There’s a
I never go in there when I’m not working!!
place around the corner that makes a great cappuccino
and really nice cakes, too.
Unit 7 Recording 10 F: Oh no, sorry, I have a dentist’s appointment, so I
O = Olivia (Manager) S = Stuart (Employee) can’t today.
O: Hello, Olivia Bowen speaking. S: Don’t worry about it. Maybe another day?
S: Oh hi Olivia. It’s Stuart. F: Yeah, absolutely.
O: Hi, Stuart, is everything OK? 4
S:: Well, you know I wasn’t feeling well yesterday? T = Toni C = Carrie
O: Yes. How are you feeling today? T: Carrie, you know that shirt I borrowed from you?
S: A bit better. I went to the doctor’s after work and he told C: Yeah, what about it?
me I don’t have enough vitamin D. You know, the T: Well, I’m afraid I lost it. I washed it but now I can’t find it
vitamin we get from sunshine.
anywhere. I’m so sorry!
O: Oh dear, I see, that’s not good.
C: Oh well, never mind. It’s just a shirt.
S: Yeah … so, I’ve made a decision …
O: What’s that?
Unit 7 Recording 12
1
A: I’m sorry I’m late. I didn’t hear my alarm clock.

2
B: Never mind, you’re here now.

2
A: I’m really sorry. I’ve lost your book. I put it on the seat of
the train and I forgot to pick it up again.
B: It doesn’t matter. I’ve already read it.
3
A: I’m really sorry I didn’t call you last night. I completely
forgot!
B: Don’t worry. It wasn’t important.
4
A: I’m afraid I’ve lost the report. My computer crashed and
it just disappeared.
B: That’s OK. These things happen.

2
Unit 8 Recording 1 4
1 A: My friend Al took this photo while I was sleeping in a
A: I took this photo while we were camping near some train station in Hungary.
woods. It shows a really happy family moment, that’s B: What were you doing in Hungary?
why I like it. A: It was when we were travelling around Europe, the
B: It’s lovely. Where were you? summer before starting university. We were trying to get
A: We were on holiday in Scotland, about five years ago I to Bucharest, but we missed the last train.
think. B: So, you slept at the train station.
B: Right. A: Yeah. I can still remember how tired I was that day.
A: The children were running around playing one When I lay down on the floor I just went to sleep!
afternoon when Sam fell over and hurt herself. She was B: How was it?
crying, so I told some funny stories to make her feel A: It wasn’t too bad actually. It was a warm evening and I
better. slept for a few hours. I think this photo says a lot about
Everyone was laughing – I’m quite good at telling those days. Things like that made us feel really free.
stories! Sam then decided that we should take a photo. I
asked someone who was walking nearby to take it.
B: It’s lovely. I can see why you like it. Unit 8 Recording 2
A: Yeah, it was such a fun holiday. 1 I was making dinner at seven.
2 We were travelling when we took that photo.
2
3 He lost his wallet while he was doing the shopping.
A: I took this photo a couple of years ago when I was
working in Argentina. It’s a great story actually. 4 They were arguing when we saw them.
B: What happened?
A: Well, I was taking a walk one morning when I went into Unit 8 Recording 3
a busy café. Then I heard someone talking in a loud M = Mac E = Emma
British accent. So I turned around to see who it was and
M:I’ve been on a few memorable trips in my life, I’m lucky,
there was Catherine, a friend of mine from school. The
but there’s one that I remember really well.
last time I saw her was ten years ago and there she
was, five thousand miles away from home! E: Oh right, what was that?
B: No way! M:I was about 14 and my dad took me to the Blue Ridge
Mountains in Virginia. We got in the car early one
A: Yeah, I couldn’t believe it! Anyway, we took this photo to
morning and off we went. That day, when we stopped
put on Instagram to surprise our old school friends.
for lunch, we also walked down to a river to go fishing.
B: Nice.
E: Did you catch anything?
A: Yeah, we see each other quite a lot now. She’s a really
M:Yes, we did actually. It was my first time and I caught a
good friend. Life can be strange sometimes.
really big fish. My dad couldn’t believe it!
B: It sure can!
E: Haha, brilliant!
3 M:Yeah … but later, when we got back in the car, it didn’t
A: This is me and my husband on holiday in Thailand last start. He tried and tried but nothing. We looked around
year – we were staying in a small house by the sea. but there was no-one to help us.
B: Lucky you! E: Oh dear, what did you do?
A: One afternoon, I was feeling really tired, so I had a M:Well, we didn’t want to walk anywhere because it was
sleep. When I got up, Rick told me it was time for dinner. getting dark, so we slept in the car until morning.
So I got ready and went out. When I opened the door, E: Oh no. Were you cold?
he was sitting at a table on the beach.
M:No, it was summer, so it was OK. I got a few hours of
B: It looks like it was a really special evening. sleep, but it wasn’t very comfortable. So, I went for a
A: Yes, it was, actually – he asked me to marry him! The short walk as soon as I woke up.
lights were really pretty and the food was great. We E: Good idea …
listened to the sound of the sea while we were eating. It
M:While I was out walking, two people on motorbikes
was a lovely evening.
stopped and asked me if I was OK, so I explained the
B: Wow! Amazing! Were there other people there? situation. They offered to help us and gave us a lift on
A: Just the waiter, but after he brought the food, he only the back of their bikes to the nearest town.
came back to check if we were OK. He also took this E: That was kind of them.
photo – I love it!

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M:Yeah, it was. They got us there really quickly because

friendly, and asked us about who we were and what we
they knew the area well. But do you know the best
were doing. They told us about the radio announcement
thing?
the day before and laughed at us! Two hours later the rain
E: No, what? stopped and we were dry and warm again. When his sons
M:The bikes were big Harley Davidsons! You don’t forget fixed the motorbike, we were so happy. Henu, the father of
getting on a big bike like that when you’re just 14. the family, showed us how to get home on a map. We
promised to keep in touch with them and invited them to
come and visit us in Surabaya in the future. Anyway, a few
Unit 8 Recording 4 months later, while we were watching TV at home, we got
1 They hired a car to go to the beach. a phone call. It was Henu! He invited us to a party at his
2 She took out her money to pay for the ticket. house. We went, but this time we hired a car!
3 I took a bus because it was cheaper.
4 They went by train because it was quicker. Unit 8 Recording 7
5 We were late so we called a taxi. R = Renata K = Keith
6 I get sea sick so we didn’t take the ferry. R: I can’t believe we both hate flying, Keith – it makes
planning this trip really difficult. The only place we’ve
decided on is Paris – we’re taking the train there on the
Unit 8 Recording 5
19th.
Paul: K: Yes, it is hard, but I love travelling by land and sea – it’s
So this happened when I was living in Surabaya, in much more exciting. How long are we going to stay in
Indonesia. I was working out there at the time and one Paris? I’d like to do some sightseeing there.
weekend my friends and I decided to visit Malang, a small R: Maybe two or three days? That should be enough. Lisa
city about 50 kilometres south of Surabaya. Everyone told me that it’s easy to get around with the Metro.
wanted to go by bus, but I had a motorbike and thought it
K: Hmm, I don’t mind using the Metro, but we both
would be great to ride there with my girlfriend. So we left
enjoy walking. If we stay somewhere close to the
on Saturday morning and the journey there was really
centre we can walk around.
easy. We had a great time when we got there, and on
Sunday afternoon we came back. We chose a different R: OK, sounds good. Right, what next? How about taking
route on the way back so we could see the beautiful the the train down to Portugal?
countryside. While we were we travelling, we saw a road K: We could, but look at this. We could rent a campervan in
through the mountains which looked really nice, so we Paris and leave it in Lisbon.
decided to go that way. But what we didn’t know was that R: A campervan? I’ve never tried that before. Are they
while we were having fun in Malang the night before, there comfortable?
was an announcement on the radio saying there was a
K: Yeah, they’re great. We could drive down to Portugal in
very big storm coming and that people shouldn’t drive in
one and we wouldn’t need to book any hotels. We could
the mountains that day. When we were driving up into the
stop when and where we want. We could cook our own
mountains the weather was fine and the views were
meals in it. We’d save so much money.
amazing, but as soon as we went over the top of the tallest
mountain … R: That sounds like fun. We just need to make sure we
arrive in time for the cruise.
K: Hmm, right …
Unit 8 Recording 6
R: Yes, I know you don’t want to do a cruise, but I really
Paul:
think it’s the best way. And I’d really like to see a bit of
… as soon as we went over the top of the tallest mountain, Africa. The cruise stops at a few places on the west
a huge storm hit us. It was really frightening, we couldn’t coast before crossing the Atlantic.
see very well at all and we had to go slowly. We were really
K: I guess so. I just don’t want to be on a boat with the
cold and wet and soon we were completely lost. I think we
same people for such a long time!
went round in a big circle at least twice. After some time,
we came to a village and the road was full of water, it was R: I know, but we’d save a bit of time like this because we
up to our legs! Suddenly, the motorbike stopped, and I stop at each place only for a few hours.
couldn’t start it again. By this time, we were starting to get K: I guess so. It will make the journey across to South
really worried. We felt even more frightened when we saw America a bit more comfortable, too. I wouldn’t like to be
a big group of people running towards us and shouting. But on a normal ship for that long. Did you say the cruise
as they got closer we saw that they were offering to help finishes in Colombia? I’d love to see Bogotá.
us. They took our motorbike into their house and gave us R: No, in Brazil – Rio de Janeiro. I thought we could maybe
hot drinks and food. They were so stay there for a week. There are lots of things to do. You

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know I enjoy relaxing on the beach and you like hiking in

M: OK, OK, what did she say?
the mountains, so we can do both while we’re there.
K: OK, so at the traffi c lights, turn left into Rose Avenue.
K: Sounds perfect! Then we can get the bus to Buenos
Then you’ll see a police station on the corner, turn right
Aires.
just before it.
R: Right. It’s a long journey, but I don’t mind travelling by
M: OK. Wait, let me mark this on the map on my phone.
bus. Then from there we can …
K: If you must …
M: Go on then.
Unit 8 Recording 8
K: So, turn right at the police station. Then we want to get
1 We both hate flying.
onto the High Street, but we can’t go straight on down
2 I love travelling by land and sea. there because it’s a one-way street.
3 I’d like to do some sightseeing. M: OK, got it.
4 I don’t mind using the Metro. K: So, take the second left.
5 I know you don’t want to do a cruise. M: Yep.
6 I wouldn’t like to be on a normal ship for that K: Then go straight on past the bank and at the end of that
long. street turn right.
7 I enjoy relaxing on the beach. M: Right … OK.
8 You like hiking in the mountains. K: Then at the end of that street turn left. Go about 400
metres and it’s on the left, opposite the big supermarket.
M: Right. Let’s go!
Unit 8 Recording 9
S: At the traffic lights, go straight on.
1 I don’t mind walking.
K: Oh Mike, turn that thing off !
2 We’d like to study.
3 She doesn’t want to stay.
4 I love cycling.
Unit 8 Recording 12
1 Turn left into Rose Avenue.
5 They enjoy relaxing.
2 You’ll see a police station on the corner.
6 I hate flying.
3 Take the second left.
4 Go straight on past the bank.
Unit 8 Recording 10
5 At the end of that street turn left.
K = Karen M = Mike S = Satnav
6 It’s on the left, opposite the big supermarket.
K: So, you’re sure you know how to get to there? Maybe
we should ask someone just to be safe?
M: No, it’s fine. Look, I’ll just put the address in my phone
… there we are.
K: OK …
S: At the roundabout, turn right.
M: There we are, turn right …
S: Go straight on. At the traffi c lights, go straight on.
M: Uh-oh.
K: What is it?
M:Erm … the road’s closed. Hang on, I’ll just park in the
station for a minute.
K: I told you! Look, let me ask that woman over there for
directions.
M: Mike: No, it’s fine, I can just …
Unit 8 Recording 11
K = Karen M = Mike S = Satnav
K: Right, that was easier. I said we should just ask
someone. It’s fi ne to ask people sometimes you know!

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Unit 9 Recording 1 L: Yeah – when my old flatmate moved to another city,

P = Presenter F= Fran N = Nick L = Lewis Justin moved in. We’ve lived together for about nine
P: Today we’re talking about close friends. How did you months now and no problems so far. Apart from
meet them and why are they important? Fran, Nick and Tottenham not winning …
Lewis are here to share their stories. Fran, let’s start P: Ha! So, you live and work together. Is that a good thing?
with you. Tell us about your closest friend – how long L: Well, except for football, we actually have very different
have you known him or her?
interests, so we don’t see each other all the time. I go
F: Well, her name’s Karen and we’ve known each other out cycling a lot. Justin prefers to stay in. But I think we’re
since we were at school. I didn’t like her at first, but one good friends because he’s really relaxed like me – we
day we sat together in class and we quickly became never argue with each other. In fact, we haven’t argued
close friends. once since we met.
P: That’s great. Do you still see each other a lot?
F:: We do. We live quite near each other, so we meet up Unit 9 Recording 2
maybe two or three times a week for coffee – and we
1 She’s lived here for years.
text a lot, too. We’re always on our phones.
2 We’ve been here for hours.
P: And do you always get on?
3 He’s worked at this school for 18 years.
F: Well, we’re quite different people, so we disagree with
each other about quite a few things. Actually, we argue 4 I haven’t seen her for a long time.
quite a bit! 5 We’ve been friends for a few years now.
P: Mm, so why are you friends then?
F: Well, that’s a good question … When I’ve had a bad Unit 9 Recording 3
day, she’ll always listen to me and make me smile.
I = Interviewer E = Emily
She’s very funny and for me that’s really important.
Karen’s not my only friend, of course, but she is my I: I have a special guest with me today. It’s vet Dr Emily
oldest and closest friend – she knows me better than Carter. Emily works at the local zoo and has been there
anyone else. for ten years. She’s worked with many different animals,
such as bears, tigers and giraffes, and she’s here today
P: OK, great. So we’ve got someone who listens, who’s
to talk about animal friendships. So, Emily, can animals
funny and who she’s known for a long time. All important
become friends with each other in the same way that
stuff, I’d say. Next up we’ve got Nick. Hi Nick, what
humans do?
about you?
E: Yes, but only a very few of them.
N: Actually I have a whole group of close friends that I’ve
known since I was at college. We used to meet up I: Really? But a lot of animals live together in groups, like
because we had similar interests, like sports. I’ve known lions and penguins. Surely some of them make friends?
Hannah the longest. She had an old car, so the five of E: No, not really. The main reason that most of these
us used to get in that at the weekends, drive to the animals live together is because it’s safer for them, not
beach and go surfing. because they’re friends.
P: And do you still do things like that today? I: So, are there any animals that become real friends, like
N: No, we haven’t done that for a long time. We live in us humans?
different places now and we all have families, too. We E: Well we think that animals such as monkeys, elephants
still keep in touch, but we don’t meet up very often. I and horses make friends.
suppose we get together about three or four times a I: And are they the same as human friendships?
year, at one of our houses for a meal or something. But
E: I think in some ways they are. For example, some
even if we don’t see each other for months, nothing
scientists at a university in Vienna did some research on
changes. I’ve made friends with lots of people over the
monkeys and found that monkeys choose friends with
years, but I think old friends are the best.
the same character as them. That’s something humans
P: Yes, that’s often true. What do you think, Lewis? Does also do sometimes.
oldest mean best?
I: Just amazing!
L: Actually, I’ve only known Justin for about two years. We
met at work and we got on really well from the start. We
Unit 9 Recording 4
started going to football matches together because we I = Interviewer E = Emily
both support the same team – Tottenham – and now we I: People love sharing videos and news stories about
even live together. animal friendships online. They do it a lot. For example,
P: Really!? yesterday someone sent me a video of a dog and a cat

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who are the best of friends. Did they choose each other 4
because they have the same character, like monkeys?
Some wild animals make very bad pets. For example,
E: Well, it’s important to think about where these tigers.
friendships happen. The animals don’t live in the woods
or the forest. They live in places made by humans, such 5
as in a zoo or on a farm. I don’t like insects, such as spiders.
I: So, we make these friendships happen?
E: Sometimes. When a baby animal has lost its mother, we Unit 9 Recording 7
might ask another animal to look after it and they
M = Mark C = Claire
become friends. For example, last year we had a baby
tiger without a mother, so we brought in a dog to look M: Have you seen anything good on TV lately, Claire?
after it. C: Yes! I’ve just finished watching a really interesting
I: What about a dangerous animal that makes friends with drama.
an animal it normally eats? For example, the tiger in a M: Really? What was it about?
Russian zoo that became friends with a goat. C: Well, it’s about Queen Victoria, you know, the Queen of
E: Ah, yes, I remember seeing that in the news. I think that England in the nineteenth century. It shows her early
sometimes animals in zoos feel lonely when they’re on years as queen and how she met her husband, Prince
their own. They decide that it’s better to play with their Albert. It’s really interesting.
food than eat it. M:Oh yes, I think I heard about that. I haven’t seen it yet
I: Why do you think people love reading about these kinds though.
of animal friendships? C: What about you?
E: World news can be quite sad sometimes and the animal M:Oh, I’m just watching Game of Thrones these days.
world can be difficult. I think that when we see a gorilla Have you watched any episodes yet?
caring for a cat or a cat playing with a rabbit, we feel C: No! I still haven’t seen that. I’d really like to though.
happy. We feel that the world is a better place. M:Oh really? You’ve got a lot to watch! They’ve already
I: Dr Emily Carter, thank you very much for coming today. made eight series!
C: I know, I keep forgetting about it. What’s it like?
Unit 9 Recording 5 M:It’s amazing. The special effects are great and it’s so
exciting. You really should watch it.
1
C: OK then, I’ll try it one of these days!
I prefer pets that are easy to look after, such as …
2
Unit 9 Recording 8
The best pets are ones you can hug. For example, …
1 I’ve just seen that new film.
3
2 We’ve already finished dinner.
Forests are scary because of animals, like …
3 She hasn’t left yet.
4
4 They’ve just turned the TV off.
Some wild animals make very bad pets. For example,..
5 I’ve already seen that.
5 6 Have you finished yet?
I don’t like insects, such as …
Unit 9 Recording 9
Unit 9 Recording 6
S = Steve A = Amy
1 S: This documentary looks good. I’ve heard about that
I prefer pets that are easy to look after, such as fish. place, it sounds interesting.
2 A: Interesting – maybe, but not for me. Anyway, I want to
The best pets are ones you can hug. For example, cats or watch that comedy series – We All Love Sally. I’ve
rabbits. heard a lot about it, but I haven’t seen it yet.
S: Oh, I’ve already watched it. I finished it last night.
3
Honestly it was a bit boring and very silly.
Forests are scary because of animals, like bears.
A: Really? But I haven’t seen it yet and everyone at work is
talking about it. How about this? Let’s watch it, but then
you can choose what to watch after that.

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S: Umm … OK then. Let’s have a look. One Night in June

G: I’d like to log onto the wifi. Could you tell me what the
– oh that looks very serious. Anyway, we’ve just
password is, please?
watched something similar. What about that crime
drama, Westfield? It looks interesting and I haven’t seen R: Sure. Are you a guest at the hotel?
that yet. Should be exciting, too. G: Yes, I am.
A: OK, deal. Then we can watch a film after that. Oh, look R: OK, well, your user name is your room number and the
– Galactic Empire. I’ve already seen that but I don’t password is your surname.
mind watching it again. G: Oh right, thanks, great. And could you tell me when
S:: Hmm, I haven’t seen it yet, but it’s very long, three breakfast is? I have an early meeting tomorrow.
hours in space! Boring! What about No Time To R: Yes, it’s from six thirty until nine thirty, but you can order
Escape? breakfast to your room if you need it before then.
A: You know I don’t like action films. I’ve watched lots of G: Hmm, yes I might do that. Thanks.
them and I’ve never seen one I like … but, I suppose
you’re right – I don’t want to watch a three-hour long 2
film. Let’s try it and see what it’s like. P = Passenger G = Guard
P: Excuse me, do you know which platform the train to
Unit 9 Recording 10 Leeds leaves from?
1 Martha could dance really well when she was a child. G: Yes, it’s platform 14.
2 I couldn’t run very fast when I was young. P: And where can I find it?
3 Kelly could use a computer when she was three. G: It’s just over there.
4 James couldn’t read until he was seven. P: Thanks. And do you know what time it leaves?
G: Mm, I’m not sure. I think it leaves in six minutes.
Unit 9 Recording 11 P: OK, thanks …

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E = Erica K = Kareem
E: What did you like about your school, Kareem? R = Receptionist S = Student
K: Oh P.E., definitely – that was the best thing about it. We R: Debden College, how can I help you?
had a really good sports department, so we could play S: Hi, yes, I’m interested in doing your photography
almost any sport we wanted to. course. Could you tell me how much it costs?
E: Wow, really? R: Yes, of course. It’s £120 for twelve weeks.
K: Yes, and we had lots of after-school clubs, too. I loved S: And when are the classes?
basketball and I was really good at it. We had a school R: Let me check … er yes, they’re every Tuesday between
team and we did quite well. 6 and 9, starting next week. We have some places left,
E: How lucky. I wasn’t very good at sports. Which subjects but you need to pay before Friday.
were you bad at? S: OK. Do you know if I need to buy a camera?
K: Ha, I was terrible at art. I just couldn’t draw anything. I R: I’m afraid I can’t help you with that. You’ll need to speak
still am! I remember once I painted a picture of a car, to the teacher. I’ll give you her email address.
and my teacher thought it was a potato!
S: Great, thanks.
E: Who was your favourite teacher?
4
K: Probably my maths teacher, Mrs Henson. I was pretty
bad at maths when I started her class. I couldn’t M = Man W = Woman
understand much and I found it boring. But she spent a M: Excuse me, are you from around here?
lot of time helping me. In the end I passed my exams W: Yes.
with good grades. Yes, I’ll always remember Mrs
M: Do you know if there’s an Indian restaurant around
Henson. What about you, Erica. What was the best
here?
thing about your school?
W: Er, yeah there are a couple. If you go down that road
over there and then turn right at the end, you’ll find
Unit 9 Recording 12 one. It’s probably the closest.
1 M: Do you know if it’s open now?
R = Receptionist G = Hotel guest W: I’m sorry, I don’t know. But it’s not far, just five
minutes away.
R: Hello, how can I help?

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Unit 9 Recording 13
1 Do you know where the bus station is?
2 Do you know if the library’s open?
3 Could you tell me what time the film starts?
4 Could you tell me where the milk is?

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P = Presenter L = Luke P = Presenter A = Alice
P: Welcome to this week’s edition of Smart Money where P: Today is World Chocolate Day, so here to tell us some
we help you to look after your cash. It’s the start of the interesting facts about chocolate is history professor
new year and many of you want to save money straight Alice Barker. So, Alice, tell us about the history of
away. So, this week, we share our top five tips for chocolate.
spending less and saving more. First up we have food –
A: Well, it was first made over three thousand years ago in
I know I love spending money on food! What about you
the Americas.
Luke, have you ever gone to the supermarket for one or
two things and come back with ten? P: Three thousand years ago?
L: Of course, especially when I’m hungry! Our first tip is to A: Yes, but it wasn’t the same as the chocolate we have
plan for your supermarket trip. Decide what meals nowadays. It wasn’t eaten, it was a drink.
you’re going to cook first and then write a shopping list. P: Like hot chocolate?
If you make a list, you’ll only buy the food you need. And
A: Actually, no. For a long time it was drunk cold.
if you only buy what you need, you won’t spend money
on food you don’t need. P: Oh, right.
P: It’ll also stop you buying special offers, too. We think A: People loved chocolate so much that cocoa beans were
these offers will save us money, but actually we spend used as money.
more money because we buy things we don’t need. P: Really? I didn’t know that. Amazing. So, er … when did
L: OK moving on. A quick tip from me next. If you have chocolate first come to Europe?
some great clothes that you don’t wear any more, don’t A: It was in the sixteenth century. It was brought here by
throw them away. If you sell your clothes, you can earn the Spanish.
some extra money! P: Oh yes, of course.
P: Great idea! Now, buying gifts for people can be A: 400 years later and half the world’s chocolate is eaten
expensive so, if you haven’t got much money, create each year here in Europe.
your own gifts. If you make something, you’ll spend
P: Really? Each year?
more time on it, but less money.
A: Yes. I’m not sure that’s a good thing though. These days
L: Exactly. The person will really love it, too. Our fourth tip
lots of sugar is added to most of the chocolate we eat.
is about waiting before you buy something. We often
feel like we need something as soon as we see it. But P: I see.
wait. If you still want it after a month, you’ll know it’s a A: Yes, but you know chocolate wasn’t sweet until the
good decision. If you don’t want it any more, you won’t 1500s.
waste your money. P: OK.
P: Our final tip is to use cash to pay for things because that A: Then, during the 1800s, milk was added to chocolate,
way you’ll pay more attention to the cost. You won’t do too.
that if you pay by card. So, those are our top five tips for
P: Interesting! So, are cocoa beans still grown in the
saving money.
Americas then?
Next week we’re going to talk about getting around the
A: Actually, over two-thirds are grown in West Africa each
city, so if you want to save money on transport, you
year.
should listen in. Bye for now!
P: Oh, right.
A: That often surprises people. Another thing is white
Unit 10 Recording 2
chocolate. Do you like white chocolate?
1 If you pay by cash, you’ll spend less.
P: Yes, I do actually. It’s possibly my favourite.
2 If you bake your own bread, you’ll save money.
A: Well cocoa beans aren’t used to make white chocolate,
3 We'll save more if we go out less.
so it’s actually not really chocolate at all, I’m afraid.
4 You’ll save money if you turn lights off.
P: Oh dear!
Unit 10 Recording 5
Unit 10 Recording 3 1 We’re having a party next week.
1 Denim was first used in the 19th century.
2 I’m learning about different lifestyles.
2 Jeans are worn by lots of different people.
3 She’s written many books.
3 Jeans weren’t invented until 1873.
4 They’ve lived like that since they were children.
4 A lot of money is spent on jeans each year.
5 I think you’ll find it interesting.

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Unit 10 Recording 6 L: And here’s our second contestant to leave the house
R = Rob M = Megan …Kenny, everybody! Kenny! How does it feel to be
R: My son wants to try something new, but I can’t think of leaving the house now?
any good ideas. Did you have any hobbies when you K: Well, I’m sad to be leaving the house, and … er … the
were young, Megan? new friends I made in there, you know?
M: Oh, yes, when I was a little girl I was really interested in L: Aw, we’re sad to see you go, too! What will you miss?
making model aeroplanes. K: Oh … I think the thing I’ll miss the most is the clothes,
R: That sounds like great fun. When did you start doing t you know? I like wearing really smart clothes, like the
hat? ones we wore in the house. Basically, I’ve never had the
M:Well, one day my grandfather bought me a magazine all chance to wear clothes like that. So yeah … um … I’m
about model planes. It came with all the parts and really sad to be leaving!
instructions. I just loved it, so after that I bought it every L: And is there anything you won’t miss?
week. I think I made over fifty! K: Actually, I won’t miss the food. As Stacey said, it was
R: Wow, that’s brilliant. Did you join a club, or anything? terrible!
M: Oh no, I just did it for fun at home. What about you? L: Thanks Kenny. Kenny, everybody!!
R: Oh, I really loved football. I used to spend every evening
and weekend playing with my friends. I also joined the Unit 10 Recording 8
local team. These days I just spend a lot of time
1 I liked it at first but I miss, er, I miss my family.
gardening – I like growing vegetables.
2 He’s always there for me and, well, I just miss him lots!
M:Oh really? That’s nice. What are you growing at the
moment? 3 Let me see, the food in the house was terrible.
R: Lots of tomatoes and potatoes. I love them! And you? 4 Oh, I think the thing I’ll miss the most is the clothes.
Do you still have a hobby? 5 So yeah, um, I’m really sad to be leaving!
M:No, not really, and I don’t have much free time because
of work. But I’d like to try something new. Maybe I’ll start Unit 10 Recording 9
doing a sport. But I’ve never been very good at sport.
L = Linda Cox J = Jackie
R: What about running? It’s quite simple and you can start
slowly. And you get better at it quite quickly. I started L: How are you feeling right now, Jackie?
running last year and next year I’m going to run a J: Well, I have to say I’m feeling good. Um … I really
marathon! enjoyed my time in the house, but I’m happy to be going
M:Wow, really? You know that’s a good idea. I might join home now. I … er … really miss, really miss my family.
the running club near me, too. L: Yes, we understand, Jackie! What are you going to do
when you get home?
Unit 10 Recording 7 J: Um … I’m not sure, really! I mean there’s so much that
I’ve missed. I think … um … I’ll have something nice to
L = Linda Cox S = Stacey K = Kenny eat, maybe a pizza!
L: Stacey! How do you feel? Are you sorry to be leaving L: That sounds great. Do you have anything to say to the
the house?
people still in the house?
S: Actually … I’m really happy to leave – I won’t miss
J: Actually, yes. I love you all!
anything! I liked it at first but now I miss … er … I miss
my family and … um … I miss my comfortable sofa and L: Aw, Jackie, everybody!
… um … my dog!
L: Aw, what’s your dog’s name? Unit 10 Recording 10
S: Cookie, he’s a little Yorkshire terrier and I love him to 1
bits! He’s always there for me and … um … well, I just
A: Hey Kim, what are you doing this weekend?
miss him lots!
B: Not much, why?
L: Wow! OK. And what didn’t you like in the house?
A: I’m having a potluck party on Saturday evening. Would
S: Let me see … oh the food in the house was terrible. I
you like to come?
really didn’t like it. I can’t wait to get home and have a
proper meal in front of the TV. B: I’d love to, but what’s a potluck party?
L: Haha! OK Stacey, I’ll let you go. Everybody … Stacey! A: Oh, it’s a party where we all bring our own dishes.
S: Thank you! B: Um … I’m not sure what you mean.

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A: So we all prepare a dish at home, then bring it to the

party. At the party, we share our food together.
B: Ah, I see. Sounds great! What time shall I come round?
A: Make sure you’re there by six.
B: Sorry, can you say that again?
A: Sure, try to be there before six if you can. That’s when
we’re going to start eating.
B: I see. I know just what I’ll bring, too, I’ll …
A: No, don’t tell me – it has to be a surprise!
2
A: Hey James, how do I send something to another
country?
B: Hi Tania – you need a DX4518 form.
A: A form? What do you mean exactly?
B: You need to fill in a DX4518 form.
A: A … what? Sorry, I don’t understand.
B: Sorry, I wasn’t very clear. So, first, email Sally and ask
her to send you the form. Then fill in the information (the
address and things) and give it to the boss. She’ll say if
it’s OK.
A: OK … Sorry … What was the first part again? The
name of the form?
B: DX4518. Get it from Sally, do you know her? She
works in Human Resources.
A: OK, got it! Thanks a million, James!
Unit 10 Recording 11
What’s a potluck party?
What do you mean, exactly?
Can you say that again?
What was the first bit?
I’m not sure what you mean.
I don’t understand.
OK, got it. I see.
Unit 10 Recording 12
A: I made chicken jalfrezi last night, it was delicious!
B: I'm not sure what you mean . What’s that?
A: Oh, it’s a type of curry.
B: What’s a curry?
A: It’s a type of Indian food, a hot and spicy dish.
B: Ah, OK, got it. What’s in it?
A: Well, chicken, obviously. Also tomatoes, spices and lots
of coriander.
B: What was the last part?
A: Coriander. It’s a kind of herb.
B: Oh, I see! I think in the US it’s called cilantro.

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thousands of different kinds of insects, all with a

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have to run two kilometres along the beach. People with

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Unit 5 Recording 1 part-time.

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T: That’s nice of her. Yes, you should buy her something.

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Unit 6 Recording 7 I: What about you? What are you doing?

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3 Can you call me back when you get this?

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K: Oh, I didn’t know that. OK, so that’s a good thing. Maybe 2

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of animal friendships? C: What about you?