1. Look at the picture of the house. Listen and repeat the names of the rooms.
Answer & Audioscript
1 bedroom 2 study 3 bathroom 4 kitchen 5 living room
2. Find the things in the house. Write the letters. Then listen, check and repeat.
…… a bed
…… a laptop
…… a PlayStation
…… a magazine
…… a picture
…… a lamp
…… an armchair
…… a fridge
…… a table
…… a toilet
…… a shower
…… a TV
…… a sofa
…… a cooker
…… a desk
Answer & Audioscript
a) a TV
b) a bed
c) a picture
d) a lamp
e) a desk
f) a laptop
g) a shower
h) a toilet
i) a cooker
j) a magazine
k) a table
l) a fridge
m) a sofa
n) a PlayStation
o) an armchair
3. Look at the house. Listen and repeat.
There’s a cooker.
There’s a sofa.
There are two armchairs.
There are two TVs.
4. Listen to Jack and Sophie’s descriptions of their flats. Match them with the picture.
Answer & Audioscript
A Sophie’s flat
B Jack’s flat
Audioscript
A ‘My flat isn’t very big, but because my kitchen and living room are one room, it feels big. I love it! There’s a blue sofa, and there are two old armchairs. There’s a small kitchen table. I always have a bowl of fruit on it. There are four chairs round the table. I’m an artist, so there are a lot of my pictures on the walls. There are also lots of art books and magazines on the table and the floor! It’s not very tidy, but I think it’s great. It’s my home.’
B ‘I have a really cool flat. There’s a great view of the park. My living room is big and comfortable. There are two new large black sofas and my favourite old armchair. There’s a coffee table with a PlayStation on it, and there’s a huge TV on the wall and there are a lot of posters of David Bowie – he’s my hero! There’s also a desk with a lamp on it – my living room is my study too.’
5. Listen and repeat the questions and answers.
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Sophie’s flat |
Jack’s flat |
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Is there a sofa? ✓ Yes, there is. |
Is there a kitchen table? ✗ No, there isn’t. |
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Are there any pictures? ✓ Yes, there are. |
Are there any books? ✗ No, there aren’t |
6. a) Look at the prepositions.
b) Look at Jack’s bedroom. Write a preposition from exercise a). Then listen and check.
1 Jack’s cap is …on… the bed.
2 His trainers are ………… the bed.
3 There are some sports magazines ………… the floor ………… his bed.
4 His car keys are ………… the drawer.
5 There’s a football ………… the floor ………… the chair.
6 There are some credit cards ………… the bedside table ………… his bed.
Answer & Audioscript
1 Jack’s cap is on the bed.
2 His trainers are under the bed.
3 There are some sports magazines on the floor next to his bed.
4 His car keys are in the drawer.
5 There’s a football on the floor under the chair.
6 There are some credit cards on the bedside table next to his bed.
7. a) Listen to Jack talking to his mother. Tick (✓) the things she asks about.
◻ sofa
◻ table
◻ chairs
◻ TV
◻ lamp
◻ desk
◻ pictures
◻ posters
b) Listen again. Answer the questions.
1 What does she like about the flat? What doesn’t she like? Why?
2 When does she want to visit? Does Jack want her to visit?
Answer & Audioscript
a) sofa, chairs, TV, desk, pictures
b)
1 She likes the black sofas, the desk in the living room and the view of the park.
She doesn’t like the armchair because it’s old. She doesn’t like the PlayStation because Jack plays on it a lot.
2 Next Saturday.
No, he doesn’t.
Audioscript
J = Jack M = Mum
M Hi, Jack! It’s Mum. How are you? How’s your new flat?
J Hi, Mum. It’s great. I love it. It’s really big and comfortable.
M And tidy?
J Er well … My living room is tidy, but my bedroom …
M Hmm. Yes. So tell me more. Is there a nice sofa?
J There are two sofas! Black ones! They’re really cool.
M OK. Black sofas – lovely. Are there any chairs?
J Yes. There’s an old armchair, you know, my favourite one.
M Not that old thing! And a TV? Is there a TV?
J Yes, of course. A big one on the wall and a PlayStation and …
M A big TV? And a PlayStation? Oh dear!
J Mum, I love playing my football games.
M Mmm. I know you do. And is there a desk in the bedroom?
J No, there isn’t one in the bedroom. There’s one in the living room.
M Oh good!
J My living room is big and there’s a great view of the park from my window.
M Oh, nice. And do you have any pictures on the wall?
J Hmm. No, but there are my favourite David Bowie posters. Oh, and some nice photos of you and Dad.
M Really? OK. Now your dad and I want to see this flat. Is next Saturday OK?
J Visit? Next Saturday? Er … I’m very busy, Mum, er …
M Good. See you next Saturday then. Bye, love.
J Bye, Mum.
8. Put the words in the correct order to make questions.
1 house / Do / live / or / you / flat / a / in / a
Do you live in a house or a flat?
2 bedrooms / there / How / are / many
…………………………………………………
3 bedroom / there / Is / in / TV / a / the
…………………………………………………
4 PlayStation / under / TV / the / Is / a / there
…………………………………………………
5 living / books / a lot of / in / Are / there / room / your
…………………………………………………
6 photos / walls / there / on / the / any / Are
…………………………………………………
Answer & Audioscript
1 Do you live in a house or a flat?
2 How many bedrooms are there?
3 Is there a TV in the bedroom?
4 Is there a PlayStation under the TV?
5 Are there a lot of books in your living room?
6 Are there any photos on the walls?
9. Listen to a description of one of the kitchens. Which one is it?
Answer & Audioscript
Picture 1
Audioscript
There’s a table with four chairs next to it, and there’s a cat under a chair. There are two coffee cups on the table. Next to the cups there are some books with some keys on them. There isn’t a lamp and there aren’t any pictures on the walls, but there’s a TV on the wall. There are some photos on the fridge. Not a lot of photos. And there’s a cake in the oven.
10. Read the text about Cape Town. Write the five paragraph headings in the correct place. Then listen and check.
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Where is it? |
What to do |
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Where to stay |
How to travel |
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When to go |
Where to eat |
Cape Town, South Africa
‘Best place to visit in the world!’ The New York Times
Why? Wonderful views, fabulous beaches, friendly people and a cosmopolitan culture. It is the number one place to visit!
…Where is it?……
Cape Town is on the south-west coast of South Africa, below the famous and spectacular Table Mountain, named one of the Seven Wonders of Nature.
…………………………
It is always a good time to visit Cape Town. The weather is warm and sunny most of the year. The best time for a beach holiday is at Christmas!
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Walk up the amazing Table Mountain, sunbathe on the fabulous, sandy beaches and swim with the friendly penguins. Visit the excellent vineyards and drink some of the best wine in the world. Go shopping at the Victoria and Albert Waterfront – it’s fantastic! For exciting nightlife, the city also has bars, clubs, cinemas and theatres. Cape Town is a lot of fun!
…………………………
Cape Town is a cosmopolitan city. There are Italian, Turkish, Japanese, Indian and French restaurants, and many more! It is by the sea, so there is a lot of delicious fresh seafood. Also, because of the lovely weather, there is a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables too, so the restaurants have the best ingredients. South Africans love their food.
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There are cheap hotels near the airport, but for a really cheap holiday, stay at one of Cape Town’s excellent campsites. The weather is warm, so a night in a tent is fun! For a five-star holiday, stay at one of the expensive but very comfortable hotels on the Waterfront. They have wonderful views.
…………………………
You don’t need a car in Cape Town. The MyCiTi buses are new and fast and go everywhere. There is also the Metrorail train, but this is slow and sometimes late. Take the ferry to the famous Robben Island for a really exciting day.
Answer & Audioscript
Paragraph 1: Where is it?
Paragraph 2: When to go
Paragraph 3: What to do
Paragraph 4: Where to eat
Paragraph 5: Where to stay
Paragraph 6: How to travel
11. a) Listen to Ben. He lives in Cape Town. Tick (✓) the things he talks about.
◻ his job
◻ seafood
◻ his brother
◻ sunbathing
◻ the weather
◻ his girlfriend
◻ Boulders Beach
◻ football
◻ his friends
◻ French food
◻ kitesurfing
◻ penguins
b) Listen again. Answer the question.
1 Where does Ben live?
2 Where does he work?
3 Is his apartment big?
4 What is his favourite food?
5 Why does he like the wind?
6 Does he have a pet?
7 What sports does he like?
8 When and where does he cycle?
Answer & Audioscript
a)
his job, seafood, his brother, the weather, Boulders Beach, his friends, kitesurfing, penguins
b)
1 He lives near Boulders Beach.
2 He works in the centre of the city/Cape Town.
3 No. His apartment is small.
4 His favourite food is seafood.
5 He likes the wind because he loves kitesurfing.
6 Yes. He has a dog.
7 He likes running, kitesurfing and cycling.
8 He cycles on Sunday, along the coastal road.
Audioscript
Hi! My name’s Ben and I live in Cape Town. I’m a DJ at a local radio station in the centre of the city, but I live near Boulders Beach – one of the best beaches in Cape Town. I have a small apartment near there. Cape Town is an amazing city. It’s really cosmopolitan. People from all over the world live and work here. Every Friday after work I meet my friends at the Waterfront, and we go to one of the restaurants there. We often have seafood – it’s my favourite. I just love fresh seafood.
The weather’s great, it’s warm nearly all year round. I know it’s sometimes windy – and some people don’t like the wind – but I love it because I love kitesurfing!
My job’s really exciting, but sport is my passion. I love sport! And Cape Town is good for so many sports because of the weather. I run every weekend with my dog, Oscar. I’m a member of the Sumner Running Club. We have the Boulders Beach 10 km run next Sunday. It’s a great run with amazing views. In the summer, when it’s windy, I go kitesurfing with my brother, Pete. It’s fantastic fun. I sometimes go cycling with my friends, Kerry and Roger, on Sunday. We often cycle by the sea and watch the penguins.
Cape Town is just a beautiful place – great scenery, great weather and great food. I’m very lucky!
12. Listen to four conversations with Ben. Complete the table.
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Where is Ben? |
Who is he talking to? |
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1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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4 |
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Answer & Audioscript
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Where is Ben? |
Who is he talking to? |
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1 |
at the radio station |
Kate |
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2 |
in a seafood restaurant |
a waiter |
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3 |
at the beach |
his brother (Pete) |
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4 |
on the coastal road |
friends (Roger and Kerry) |
Audioscript
B = Ben K = Kate W = waiter P = Pete R = Roger Kr = Kerry
1
B Good morning, Cape Town. How are you all on another lovely sunny day? This is Ben Smith on Radio Cape. Hello to our first caller this morning. It’s Kate. Hi, Kate! How are you today?
K Hi, Ben. I’m good, thanks. I’m so happy I’m on your radio show!
2
W Good evening, everyone. Can I take your order?
B Good evening. The oysters please, with a tomato salad.
W Anything to drink?
B Yeah! A beer, please.
All Yeah – beers all round!
3
B Wow, Pete! It’s so windy – look at the sea and the waves!
P Yeah! It’s a great day for it.
B I’m ready! Let’s go! Let’s get down to the beach.
4
B Phew! Come on guys, we’re nearly at the top!
R Wow! Look at the view from here and look at the penguins!
Kr They’re so funny!
B They’re great. I love watching them.
13. Listen to the directions. Start from YOU ARE HERE on the map. Follow the directions. Where are you?.
1 Go up the High Street. Turn right into Station Road. It’s on the right next to the Italian restaurant.
…at the cinema……
2 ………………………………
3 ………………………………
4 ………………………………
5 ………………………………
6 ………………………………
Answer & Audioscript
1 at the cinema
2 at the newsagent’s
3 at the seafood restaurant
4 at the garden centre
5 at the souvenir shop
6 at the Seaview Hotel
Audioscript
1 Go up the High Street. Turn right into Station Road. It’s on the right next to the Italian restaurant.
2 Go up the High Street. Turn right at the supermarket into Sandown Road, and it’s on the left next to the fish and chip shop.
3 Go up the High Street. Turn left at the church into Sandown Road. Go straight down, and turn right into Coastal Road. It’s on the right next to the Seaview Hotel.
4 Go straight on up the High Street for five minutes, and it’s in Carden Square. It’s a big building on the right.
5 Go up the High Street. Turn left into Station Road. Then turn right into Coastal Road and it’s on the right, next to the Beach Café.
6 Go straight on up the High Street. Turn left into Dean Road and it’s on your left, opposite the campsite.
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