Exercise 1
A. Listen to three people talking about their friends. Match the name and the topic.
1 Hakim
2 Bridget
3 Jane
a) talks about online friends.
b) talks about a friend he/she does things with.
c) talks about his/her best friend.
B. Listen again and check (✓) the correct answer.
1 Hakim and Tomi play tennis / go running / talk about personal things.
2 Hakim has / wants / doesn’t want lots of friends.
3 Bridget has thirty / thirty-five / forty-five online friends.
4 Mark knows / doesn’t know / meets all his online friends.
5 Jane talks to / visits / meets her sister every day.
6 Jane talks to / emails / doesn’t see her friend Julie every day.
Answer & Audioscript
A
1 b) 2 a) 3 c)
B
1 go running 2 doesn’t want 3 thirty-five
4 doesn’t know 5 talks to 6 doesn’t see
Audioscript
1 Hakim from Indonesia
H = Hakim M = Man
H: I know a lot of people, but I don’t have many close friends. Do you know Tomi?
M: Yes… he works in your office.
H: That’s right. Well, we like doing the same things, playing sports, going to the movies, going to the movies, you know.
M: Uh huh.
H: Well, on the weekends we usually play soccer or go running together… but I never talk about home life or personal things.
M: Yeah, I know what you mean.
H: I talk to Padma, my wife… Yes, Padma is my best friend. I don’t need other people. I’m happy with my family.
2 Bridget from Scotland
B = Bridget W = Woman
B: I have, uh, thirty-five online friends, and I know them all. They’re people in my family and my friends in real life.
W: Really?
B: But my son, Mark, has about one thousand five hundred friends! I mean, one thousand five hundred friends!
W: He doesn’t know one thousand five hundred people!
B: Of course not. He meets people at parties and he adds them to his friends, or he meets them online.
W: But they aren’t true friends.
B: I don’t think so. But Mark is sometimes on his computer for eight hours or ten hours. Not every day, but two or three times a week.
W: It’s crazy!
B: Yes, I think so.
3 Jane from New Zealand
J = Jane W = Woman
J: I think my sister is one of my true friends.
W: Your sister, Diana?
J: Yes, I think she’s my true friend. She calls me every day, and we talk about everything – our problems and our good times, everything.
W: You’re lucky. I don’t have any brothers or sisters.
J: I know. She always listens to me, and we often visit each other.
W: That’s nice.
J: And then I have a really good friend from elementary school. Her name’s Julie. We hardly ever see each other, uh, maybe three or four times in the last five years, but we often email or text each other.
W: Yeah, I have a friend like that …
Exercise 2
A. Listen to a phone call between Ron and Max. Which thing do they talk about?
B. Listen again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences.
1 Ron doesn’t like his new job.
F Ron likes his new job.
2 Ron likes all the people in his office.
3 Ron wants to meet Max tonight.
4 They agree to meet.
Answer & Audioscript
A
the movie theater
B
2 F Ron doesn’t like all the people in his office.
3 T
4 F They don’t agree to meet.
Audioscript
M = Max R = Ron
M: Hello?
R: Hi, Max. It’s Ron.
M: Oh, hi. How are you?
R: Fine, thanks. And you?
M: OK.
R: Uh, well, I’m in my new office – you know I have a new job. Uh, the people are very friendly … Hello, are you there?
M: Yes. Yes, I’m still here.
R: … and the work’s really interesting … Uh… Hello, are you there?
M: Yes.
R: Oh… And, well, it’s not perfect. I don’t have my own office, and my manager isn’t very friendly … Are you there?
M: Yes, I’m here.
R: Anyway, are you free tonight?
M: Yeah, I think so.
R: How about going to the movies? I’d like to see the new Jennifer Lawrence movie.
M: Jennifer Lawrence … Ah, wait, I’m busy. Sorry.
R: Oh… OK, well, maybe next time.
M: Yeah, see you.
R: Bye.
Exercise 3
A. Listen to a phone call between Ron and Amy. Complete the note below with the information you hear.
meet at …………. (time)
at …………. (place)
film starts at …………. (time)
B. Is Amy a good listener? Why/Why not?
Answer & Audioscript
A
1 five thirty 2 the ABC movie theater 3 six o’clock
B
Yes, because she asks Ron questions and responds to his comments in a friendly way. She shows interest in him (see the sentences in bold in the audio script below).
Audioscript
A = Amy R = Ron
A: Hello?
R: Hi, Amy. It’s Ron.
A: Oh, hi. How are you?
R: Fine, thanks. And you?
A: I’m OK. How’s your new job?
R: Good. The people are very friendly …
A: Uh-huh.
R: … and the work’s really interesting.
A: That’s great!
R: It’s not perfect. I don’t have my own office, and my manager isn’t very friendly.
A: Oh, that’s too bad!
R: Yeah. Anyway, are you free tonight?
A: Yes, I think so. What would you like to do?
R: How about going to the movies? I want to see the new Jennifer Lawrence movie.
A: Sounds good. Where’s it showing?
R: At the ABC in town.
A: OK. What time does it start?
R: Let me look. The movie’s at six o’clock and at eight thirty. What time’s good for you?
A: I finish work at five. So six is good.
R: Right. How about meeting at… uh… five thirty at the movie theater?
A: Yes, that’s ne.
R: Great! See you there.
A: Yeah. Oh, how about asking Max?
R: Hmm. You call him!
A: OK. Bye.
R: Bye.
Exercise 4
A. Listen to someone talking about Hogmanay. Number the pictures in order.
Answer & Audioscript
1 C 2 D 3 A 4 B
Audioscript
A: What’s a special occasion in your country?
B: Hogmanay.
A: Hog … er … man … ?
B: Hog-man-ay. Let me tell you about it. OK, Hogmanay happens in Scotland on New Year’s Day. In our families, on the day before Hogmanay, we always clean the house – all day – because it’s important to start the New Year in a clean house. Then, in the evening, we usually have a big party with friends and family. At midnight we stand in a circle, join hands, sing Auld Lang Syne – you know: “Should auld acquaintance be forgot.” I think people sing this in a lot of countries now. We also have a special custom. After midnight, the first person who visits the house gives presents to the family, usually shortbread or coal. This brings good luck. Then we eat and drink. The party often goes on all night. I like it because all our friends and family come together, and it’s a great start to the New Year!
Exercise 5
A. Listen to two people talking about their families and match the speakers with the phrases. You can use the phrases more than once. There is one extra phrase.
David
Meg
1 doesn’t have a job.
2 has one sister.
3 has one brother.
4 has five brothers.
5 has a good job.
B. Listen again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
1 Tom is Meg’s brother. T
2 Meg is close to her sister.
3 Nick is David’s brother.
4 Nick is very active.
5 Jenny is David’s mother.
6 David and Jenny are close.
7 Jenny’s husband doesn’t like his job.
8 Jenny has three sons.
Answer & Audioscript
A
David – 2, 4, 5
Meg – 2, 3
B
2 F 3 T 4 F 5 F 6 T 7 F 8 T
Audioscript
M = Meg D = David
M: OK, Tom. Nice to talk to you. Bye!
D: So who was that?
M: My brother, Tom.
D: Oh, do you have a lot of brothers and sisters?
M: No, just one brother and one sister. Tom and Candy.
D: Uh huh. Do you see them a lot?
M: Well, Tom and I are very close. We often do things together – go to the movies, play tennis … but I don’t see Candy very often. She lives in Scotland, and we aren’t very close. How about you, David?
D: I’m from a big family. I have five brothers and a sister.
M: Five! That’s a lot of brothers!
D: Yeah, but I don’t see them often. Four of them live far away. Nickolas lives here in the city but we hardly ever meet.
M: Why not?
D: Well, he’s too serious and quiet and … well, we like doing different things. He likes staying at home and reading, and I … I’m very active, and
I like going out.
M: Oh, I see. It’s the same for me and Candy. She doesn’t like going out, and she isn’t very talkative.
D: That makes telephoning a bit difficult.
M: Yeah. So what about your sister?
D: Oh, Jenny and I, we’re good friends. We’re close. I talk to her a lot. She calls me every day for a chat – usually about her problems.
M: Yeah?
D: Well, she has a difficult family situation. Her husband doesn’t have a job, they have three children, no money – you know.
M: Oh. How old are the children?
D: They’re very young – two, five and seven. All boys.
M: Wow, three young kids and no money! That’s hard.
D: Yes, so we never talk my about life.
M: So she doesn’t know about your new job?
D: No, she thinks I’m still a waiter!
M: But you have this great job now! You have to tell her. She’s your sister, she’ll be happy.
D: Maybe you’re right. I don’t know, I feel uncomfortable. Ah, that’s my phone.
M: Who is it?
D: Oh, it’s my sister! Hold on. Hi, Jenny. How are you?
Exercise 6
A. Listen and complete the conversations.
Conversation 1
I 1______ like my cell 2______.
I 3______ want to be alone.
But then my 4______ phone, it rings.
I really do not 5______ these 6______!
Conversation 2
A: What 1______ does the train 2______, please?
B: At four 3______. Here, take 4______.
A: Two one-way 5______? Are they for me?
B: Yes, for five 6______ – they’re not for free!
Conversation 3
A: 1______ I have a sandwich, 2______?
B: Of 3______, what kind? Meat or 4______?
A: Oh, I’m not sure, so 5______ I please have one of those and one of 6______?
Conversation 4
A: Are you free at five 1______?
B: No, 3______, that’s when my friends arrive.
A: Then 3______4______ meeting at three?
B: Sorry, I’m 5 ______.
A: When are you 6______?
Answer & Audioscript
Conversation 1
I don’t like my cell phone.
I often want to be alone.
But then my cell phone, it rings.
I really do not like these things!
Conversation 2
A: What time does the train leave, please?
B: At four thirty. Here, take these.
A: Two one-way tickets? Are they for me?
B: Yes, for five dollars – they’re not for free!
Conversation 3
A: Could I have a sandwich, please?
B: Of course, what kind? Meat or cheese?
A: Oh, I’m not sure, so can I please have one of those and one of these?
Conversation 4
A: Are you free at five thirty?
B: No, sorry, that’s when my friends arrive.
A: Then how about meeting at three?
B: Sorry, I’m busy.
A: When are you free?
Exercise 7
A. Listen to a conversation at a hotel reception. Circle the correct picture for the lost item.
B. Listen again and complete the report.
AIRPORT HOTEL
LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY REPORT
Receptionist: __Angela West____
Guest: 1_________________
Room number: 2_________________
Cell phone number: 3_________________
Item lost:
4____________ with 5$ ____________,
6____________ card and 7__________
Item checked and returned: ◻
Signature: V Moretti
Date: 8_________________
Answer & Audioscript
A
Picture E
B
1 Vincenzo Moretti 2 368 3 03837 4025
4 wallet 5 100 6 credit 7 photo of (his) wife
8 9th/9 April
Audioscript
R = Receptionist G = Guest
R: Can I help you?
G: Hello. My, uh, wallet. I, uh, …
R: Oh, you’ve lost your wallet? Where did you have it last?
G: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Uh, in the restaurant … I, uh, …
R: No problem. Let me see. What color is it?
G: Color? Ah, it’s, uh, brown.
R: And how much money is there in the wallet?
G: Sorry. Could you speak more slowly, please?
R: Um … how much money is in the wallet?
G: Ah, a hundred dollars and, uh, my credit card.
R: OK, let me look. Is this yours?
G: No, no. My wallet’s a different brown. Oh, that’s mine! Yes, in the box!
R: OK, sir. Just a moment. I want to be sure that it’s your wallet.
G: Of course it’s my wallet!
R: Can you tell me anything that’s in the wallet?
G: Sorry, could you repeat that?
R: What else is in the wallet?
G: Oh, uh, a picture of my wife.
R: OK.
G: And some money and a credit card.
R: OK. This is yours.
G: Thank you!
R: Sorry, just a moment. I need to write some details for our records. Your name is …?
G: Moretti, Vincenzo Moretti.
R: That’s M-O-double R?
G: No, one R and double T.
R: M-O-R-E-T-T-I … And your room number, Mr. Moretti?
G: 368.
R: Do you have a cell phone number?
G: Yes, it’s 03837 4025.
R: … 4125.
G: No, 4025.
R: OK, thank you. Please sign here.
G: All right. Oh, what’s the date?
R: Today’s April ninth.
G: April … Ninth … OK, thank you very much!
R: Mr. Moretti?
G: Yes?
R: Is this your keycard?
G: Oh, ah yes! Thank you!
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