1. Read these questions then listen and answer them.
1 Where are Barbara and John staying?
2 Where is Janet staying?
3 Where is Bob staying?
4 Who has tried fish curry?
5 Who has put on weight?
6 Who has tried snails?
Answer & Audioscript
1 They’re staying at a fabulous hotel.
2 She’s staying at a lovely guest-house in the town centre.
3 He’s staying at a marvellous camp-site by the sea.
4 Barbara and John
5 Janet
6 Bob
Audioscript
A
Dear Tim,
Greetings from Mombassa! It’s such an exotic place! We’re staying at a fabulous hotel. The weather is hot and sticky here.
Yesterday, we went on a safari through Tsavo East National Park. We saw many wild animals there. While we were driving through in our jeep a huge rhino chased us! We’ve been swimming at Nyali Beach almost every day and we’ve got great tans.
The food here is delicious. We’ve been eating mangoes and pineapples and we’ve even tried fish curry!
Love,
Barbara and John
B
Dear, Tim,
I’m spending a week in Vienna. I’ve never seen such a beautiful city. I’m staying at a lovely guest-house in the town centre. Unfortunately, the weather is a bit cold and rainy.
I’ve seen some magnificent palaces since I came here. Yesterday morning I went to St Stephen’s Cathedral. While I was taking pictures someone stole my bag. Luckily, I didn’t have much money in it! In the evening I went to a concert of Strauss’s music – all waltzes, of course!
I’ve been eating a lot ever since I arrived. The food is excellent – especially the cakes. I think I’ve put on weight.
Bye for now,
Janet
C
Dear Tim,
Hi! I’m on holiday in Crete. I’m staying at a marvellous camp-site by the sea. The weather is warm and sunny.
I’ve seen the incredible Minoan Palace at the ancient city of Knossos. Last week I visited the Archaeological Museum. I have been exploring all the gorgeous sandy beaches in the area. Yesterday while I was scuba-diving, I found an amazing underwater cave.
I have been eating a lot of traditional food. I’ve even tried snails. Crete is a wonderful island. I’m having so much fun!
Love,
Bob
2. Listen and fill in the gaps with the words you hear.
A: Hi Sally! I didn’t know you were here. When (1)……………..?
B: Last Friday.
A: So you (2)…………….. here for a week, right?
B: Yes, we’re staying at the Paradise Hotel. When (3)……………..?
A: Late yesterday evening. I’m staying at a guest-house by the sea. So, what (4)……………..?
B: Well, we (5)…………….. every day. The beaches are so clean.
A: (6)…………….. the old temple yet?
B: Yes, we (7)…………….. there on Monday. It’s really fascinating. Unfortunately, as we (8)…………….. it Jane (9)…………….. and (10)…………….. her ankle.
A: Oh dear! Is she any better now?
B: Much better, thanks. Listen, have you got any plans for tonight?
A: Not really.
B: Why don’t you come with us to the beach party? We (11)…………….. to one a few days ago and it (12)…………….. great fun. They (13)…………….. delicious food and we (14)…………….. till the early hours.
A: That sounds great! Where shall I meet you?
Answer & Audioscript
1 did you come 2 have been 3 did you arrive
4 have you been doing 5 have been swimming
6 Have you seen 7 went 8 were exploring 9 slipped
10 twisted 11 went 12 was 13 served 14 danced
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