1. Listen and underline the correct answer, a), b) or c).
1 What does Nicky like doing in her free time?
a) watching TV
b) gardening
c) reading
2 Where is Harry going this weekend?
a) a concert
b) the theater
c) the movies
3 What does Ben say about his job?
a) It’s dangerous every day.
b) He hates working outside.
c) He loves it.
4 What time does the man try to reserve the table for?
a) 7:00 p.m.
b) 9:15 p.m.
c) 8:30 p.m.
5 What time does Nick say the concert starts?
a) 6 o’clock
b) 7 o’clock
c) 8 o’clock
6 Where did Peter and Françoise meet?
a) Canada
b) Quebec
c) San Francisco
2. Listen again and write true (T) or false (F).
1 Nicky loves gardening.
2 Jack isn’t going to the theater with Harry.
3 Ben says riding horses isn’t always dangerous.
4 The man reserves a table for nine people.
5 Nick usually goes to a Book Club on Tuesdays.
6 Pete proposed to Françoise on a weekend away.
Answer & Audioscript
1
1 a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 c) 5 b) 6 a)
2
1 F 2 T 3 T 4 F 5 F 6 T
Audioscript
1
Adam: What do you like doing in your free time, Nicky?
Nicky: Me? Oh, you know, the usual. I watch TV, go shopping, go to the gym …
Adam: Do you read the newspaper?
Nicky: No, I usually read magazines.
Adam: And do you like gardening?
Nicky: Gardening? I don’t know. I don’t have a garden!
2
Jack: Are you going to do anything interesting this weekend, Harry?
Harry: Yes, we have tickets for a Shakespeare play at the National Theatre.
Jack: I can’t stand Shakespeare!
Harry: But, Jack, he’s the greatest writer in the English language!
Jack: For you, maybe. I prefer more modern plays by Harold Pinter or Alan Bennett. My favorite is Pirandello.
Harry: That’s too bad. I had an extra ticket for you …, but you aren’t going to need it, are you?
Jack: Oh … no, I guess not.
3
Amy: So do you like riding horses, Ben?
Ben: Of course I do! It’s the best job in the world.
Amy: Isn’t it very dangerous?
Ben: Well, it can be.
Amy: But you risk your life every day!
Ben: Well, not every day. Only when we ride in horse races.
Amy: Why did you decide to do it in the first place?
Ben: Because I love being outside all day, and I love horses!
4
A: Good evening. The Oak Tree restaurant.
B: Hello. I’d like to reserve a table for Friday night if possible.
A: Certainly, sir. At what time?
B: Around eight thirty, please.
A: And how many people is it for?
B: Seven.
A: Sorry sir, I’m afraid we don’t have a table for seven at that time. We’re going to be very busy this weekend.
B: Oh, that’s a shame.
A: But we have room at nine fifteen, sir.
B: Perfect. Thank you.
A: And what name is it in, sir? …
5
Marion: Hello, Marion speaking.
Nick: Hi, it’s Nick. What are you doing tonight?
Marion: Well. I usually have my book club on Thursday, but I could cancel, I suppose. Why?
Nick: I have four tickets for the concert in the park. It starts at 7 o’clock. Do you want to come?
Marion: Yeah, great! Who else are you inviting?
Nick: I thought I’d call Pete and Sara.
Marion: Good idea. I’m sure they’d love to go.
Nick: OK, I’ll pick you up at about 6 o’clock.
Marion: Right. See you later.
6
A: Did you hear the news about Peter?
B: No, what happened?
A: Nothing. Well, nothing bad. He got married!
B: Married? When?
A: Last week, in Quebec City.
B: Who’s the lucky girl?
A: Her name’s Françoise. They met in Canada a month ago and fell in love.
B: And he asked her to marry him?
A: Yes, they were in Quebec for the weekend.
B: How romantic!
3. Listen and answer the questions below.
1 Which two activities did his friends enjoy doing?
playing football and fishing
2 Who sometimes slept during the day?
…………………………………..
3 Did Mike enjoy being on his own?
…………………………………..
4 When did Mike read in his bedroom or lounge?
…………………………………..
5 How many places did Mike enjoy going to when it was sunny and he wanted to read?
…………………………………..
6 How does Mike feel when he thinks about these places?
…………………………………..
Answer & Audioscript
2 Mike’s dad 3 Yes 4 When it was cold or rainy
5 2/two 6 happy
Audioscript
Narrator: Listen to Mike talk about his hobby when he was a child.
Mike: When I was a child, I loved reading. My parents said I “ate” books because I often read two or three a week, but they were quite happy with my hobby. As an adult, I can understand why. My school friends all liked playing football or going fishing, and they often came home dirty. Their parents had to do a lot of laundry! Mine never did. My dad often worked nights, too, so I think that my quiet hobby was perfect when he was asleep during the day. I also learned a lot from all the books I read and found a way to be happy by myself.
It wasn’t unusual for me to read for hours in my favorite places: on my bed or on the sofa in front of the fire. But that was only when it was cold or rainy outside. When the weather was better, and especially on sunny days, I liked to take my book of the moment for a walk. It was like my pet. There were two places I really loved. They were perfect spots to sit down and read. They both had wonderful views and were really quiet. One was in the local park, on a little wooden bench beside the river. The other one was under a large oak tree in the middle of a field three miles from my home. When I think about these places now, I always smile.
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