Exercise 1
1. Listen to Part 1 of the conversation and answer the questions.
1 Where’s José?
2 Where are the photographers? Why?
3 What does José invite Paolo to do?
Answer & Audioscript
1 In his hotel.
2 Outside the hotel, because they think José is at the swimming pool.
3 To come to his hotel room.
Audioscript
Part 1
José: Hi.
Paolo: Hi. José. Where are you?
José: I’m in my hotel. Thanks to all of you! Are you OK?
Paolo: Yes, I’m fine. The photographers think you’re at the swimming pool. They’re waiting outside!
José: Great! Come to my hotel. I want to show you some photos. Tell Joelle and Rosa. I’m in room fifteen.
Paolo: Great. See you soon!
2. Listen to Part 2. Write yes or no. Then change the no sentences and make them true.
0 The friends are in José’s house.
No. The friends are in José’s hotel room.
1 Rosa wants to look at photos of José’s family.
2 José’s house is in the city.
3 José gives the friends some tickets for his concert.
4 The concert is tomorrow evening.
5 Paolo needs to wash some clothes.
3. Look at photos A-D. Tick (✓) José’s house.
Answer & Audioscript
2
1 No. Rosa wants to look at photos of José’s house in Brazil.
2 No. José’s house is near the beach/sea.
3 Yes.
4 No. The concert is tonight.
5 Yes.
3 José’s house is in photo B.
Audioscript
Part 2
José: Hi, come in.
Joelle: What a room! It’s bigger than my room at home!
Rosa: Have you got some photos of your house in Brazil?
José: I think so. Hmm, yes, here’s one.
Paolo, Rosa, Joelle: Wow!
Rosa: It’s newer than my house. My house is really old!
Joelle: Rosa! Your house isn’t old and it’s got a great garden with grass and flowers.
Rosa: I know. But it’s in the town and I’d love to live in a forest, you know, with lots of trees and animals around.
Joelle: Rosa, you’re funny! Tell us more about your house, José.
José: I love it there. It isn’t in the city or in a forest – or in the countryside.
Paolo: Is that a river in the photo?
José: No, it’s the sea. My house is near the beach.
Rosa: Ooh, the sea looks wonderful! It’s bluer than the sea here!
Paolo: … and warmer than the sea in England too!
José: Maybe one day you can all come and visit me there.
Joelle, Rosa, Paolo: Cool!
José: Guys, you really helped me today. I’ve got you some free tickets for my concert. I hope you can all come.
Joelle: Yes, please. When is it?
José: Tonight.
Paolo: Tonight! But what can I wear? Everything’s dirty!
José: Oh and bring your cameras! You can show your photos at the photo club.
Joelle, Rosa, Paolo: Yeah
Exercise 2
1. Listen to the conversation. Where is Jack? Why is he there?
2. Listen again. Which sentence is right (✓)?
1 Jack is in the UK.
Jack is in Canada.
2 Jack is with his family.
Jack isn’t with his family.
3 Jack’s grandmother is 50 tomorrow.
Jack’s grandmother is 60 tomorrow.
4 Jack’s grandmother lives in Canada.
Jack’s grandmother doesn’t live in Canada.
5 Jack’s hotel is near a forest.
Jack’s hotel is in a forest.
6 Jack’s father enjoys walking by the river.
Jack’s mother enjoys walking by the river.
7 Ava can meet Jack on Sunday.
Ava can’t meet Jack on Sunday.
Answer & Audioscript
1 He’s in Canada for his grandmother’s birthday party.
2 1 Jack is in Canada
2 Jack is with his family.
3 Jack’s grandmother is 60 tomorrow.
4 Jack’s grandmother lives in Canada.
5 Jack’s hotel is in a forest.
6 Jack’s father enjoys walking by the river.
7 Ava can’t meet Jack on Sunday.
Audioscript
Jack: Hi, Ava. Can you hear me?
Ava: Yes! Yes, I can! Hello, Jack.
Jack: Great! Do you like photo?
Ava: Yes, I do! Thanks for sending it. Are you on that mountain?
Jack: One of them! I’m in the Rocky Mountains – in Canada!
Ava: Wow! Are you there with your family?
Jack: Yes.
Ava: Is it a holiday?
Jack: Hm, not really.
Ava: Why are you there then?
Jack: My grandmother.
Ava: Is she OK?
Jack: Yes, she’s fine! It’s her birthday, you see. She’s 60 tomorrow. We’re having a big party for her.
Ava: Does your grandmother live there?
Jack: Yes, she does. She loves it here.
Ava: What’s it like?
Jack: Well, it’s much bigger than the UK! Everything’s bigger. The mountains are huge!
Ava: Ah, it looks wonderful in the photo. There are lots of forests in Canada, aren’t there?
Jack: That’s right! We’re staying in a hotel in the middle of a forest next to a river. Mum and Dad love it. Dad goes walking by the river every morning after breakfast. I don’t think he wants to come home.
Ava: When are you coming back to the UK?
Jack: On Saturday. Would you like to meet up on Sunday?
Ava: I can’t meet on Sunday, Jack. It’s my grandmother’s birthday!
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