Exercise 1
A. Listen to the telephone conversation between Jamie and one of the apartment’s owners. Which place do they talk about?
Sunny room and sea views – $36 a night
A sunny double bedroom with a private bathroom in our apartment, only two minutes from the sea and with a roof terrace with great views. There are lots of restaurants, cafés and clubs nearby. The capital city Valletta is only thirty minutes away by bus. You are welcome to join us for dinner and evening walks along the seafront. Renée and George
Historic center – $38 a night
Light, clean rooms in our apartment in the downtown of historic Valletta, with a large bedroom with two beds, a sofa and a sink. There’s also a living room with a big-screen television. We are happy to show you around the beautiful streets of Valletta. Franco and Janine
B. Look at Jamie’s plans for his visit. Listen again and check (✓) the things that are possible in the apartment. Cross out the things that are not possible and write why.
1 have lunch on the terrace. ✗
It’s very hot in the middle of the day.
2 cook dinner for two
3 go to Valletta by bus
4 come back from Valetta by bus at 11 p.m.
5 go to a restaurant near the apartment
6 go swimming in the sea
Answer & Audioscript
A
the first apartment (Sunny room and sea views)
B
2 ✓ 3 ✓ 4 ✗ (There aren’t any buses late at night.)
5 ✓ 6 ✗ (It’s not a swimming beach.)
Audioscript
J = Jamie R = Renée
J: Hi, it’s Jamie.
R: Oh, hi. You got my email.
J: Yeah, is it OK to talk now?
R: Yes, that’s fine.
J: I have two or three questions.
R: Go ahead.
J: So there’s a roof terrace …
R: Uh-huh.
J: … So we can sit and enjoy the sun.
R: Uh… yes, but it’s very hot in the daytime. Uh, very hot, but it’s good for at night.
J: Oh, to have dinner, that’s good.
R: Yeah, there are chairs and a table on the terrace.
J: Right. There’s no information about cooking. Is there a kitchen?
R: Yes, oh yes, you’re welcome to use our kitchen any time.
J: Oh, so we share the kitchen.
R: That’s right. There isn’t a separate kitchen.
J: Oh, OK. And you say Valletta is only thirty minutes away.
R: Um, yes – well, maybe forty minutes by bus.
J: And are there buses at night?
R: Uh, well, there aren’t any buses late at night.
J: I see.
R: But they’re good in the daytime. And the early evening.
J: Uh-huh. But there are lots of restaurants near the apartment, right?
R: Yeah, some really good Italian and Greek restaurants on the seafront.
J: OK… Great!… Well, two minutes from the sea – that sounds amazing! Great for my morning swim.
R: Well, it’s not really a swimming beach. But it’s nice, the sea. We often walk there in the evening.
J: Oh. Is there a good swimming beach somewhere?
R: Uh, well, there’s a swimming pool in a hotel about ten minutes away. The name …
Exercise 2
A. Find the “You are here” sign on the map. Then listen and write the places on the map.
Answer & Audioscript
D supermarket A movie theater E post office F sports center
Audioscript
The supermarket is across from the art gallery.
The movie theater is to the right of the art gallery.
The post office is across from the movie theater and to the left of the supermarket.
The sports center is near the post office.
Exercise 3
A. Listen to the customers and complete A and B in the table.
| Customer | A: Item | B: Does the customer buy it/them? | C: Price |
| 1 | sweater | ||
| 2 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 4 |
B. Listen again and complete C in the table with the price of each item.
Answer & Audioscript
A
1 B no 2 A SIM card, B yes 3 A sneakers, B no
4 A nothing, B no
B
1 19.99 2 8.99 3 120 dollars 4 –
Audioscript
S = Shop Assistant C = Customer
1
SA: Can I help you?
C: Yes, how much is this sweater?
SA: Uh, let me look. It’s nineteen ninety-nine.
C: And where are the changing rooms?
SA: Over there. Next to the mirrors.
C: Thanks.
SA: How is it?
C: Hmm … It’s too small. Do you have it in large?
SA: Sorry, no.
C: Mmm … It really is too small. No, it isn’t right. Thanks anyway.
SA: No problem.
2
C: Uh, excuse me.
SA: Yes, can I help you?
C: I need one of these for my cell phone. Mine doesn’t work in America.
SA: Let’s see. What type is that?
C: Uh, let’s see … Well, it’s a normal SIM card, I think.
SA: Here you are.
C: How much is it?
SA: It’s eight ninety-nine. The PIN code is on the back. And the phone number is here.
C: Does it work on my phone?
SA: Yes, it does. You can make local calls with it.
C: That’s fine. I’ll take it.
3
SA: Can I help you?
C: Yes, can I try these athletic shoes?
SA: What size are you?
C: Eight.
SA: These are size eight. How are they?
C: Yes… uh… good, thanks. How much are they?
SA: One hundred and twenty dollars. Would you like to buy them?
C: One hundred and twenty? I’m not sure. I need to think about it. Thanks.
SA: Fine. No problem.
4
SA: Can I help you?
C: No, thanks. I’m just looking.
Exercise 4
A. Listen to a woman talk about her favorite place and answer the questions.
1 Where is it?
2 How often do you go there?
3 What do you do there?
4 Why do you like it?
Answer & Audioscript
1 between Bolivia and Peru
2 every year
3 go out to the lake in a boat and sometimes visit one of the islands
4 likes the lake’s deep blue color, and it’s a great place to relax
Audioscript
One of my favorite places in the world is Lake Titicaca. It’s between Bolivia and Peru and is, oh, about four thousand meters above sea level. The water is always very, very cold. I go there every year with my family, and we stay in a small town near the lake. When I’m there, I usually go out on the lake in a boat, and sometimes I visit one of the small islands. Sometimes there are big waves on the lake, but it’s usually very quiet. So why do I like the lake? Well, I love its deep blue color, and it’s a great place to relax.
Exercise 5
A. Listen to a tour guide and number the street names in the order you hear them. Which four does he not talk about?
a) Holly wood Boulevard ………
b) 5th Avenue ………
c) Michigan Avenue ………
d) Broadway …1…
e) Maximo Gomez Park ………
f) Lombard Street ………
g) Ocean Drive ………
h) Rodeo Drive ………
i) Pennsylvania Avenue ………
j) Canyon Road ………
k) Wall Street ………
l) Calle Ocho ………
m) Beale Street ………
n) Bourbon Street ………
B. Listen again and match the places with the things you can do there.
1 White House …e…
2 Bourbon Street ………
3 Walk of Fame ………
4 The Broadway Theater ………
a) watch a live show
b) take pictures of famous stars
c) participate in Mardi Gras
d) get something to eat
e) see the official residence and workplace of the President of the U.S.A.
Answer & Audioscript
A
2 n 3 i 4 b 5 h 6 c 7 l 8 m 9 j
not mentioned: a, e, f, g, k
B
1 e 2 c 3 b 4 a
Audioscript
TG = Tourist Guide
TG: What type of walking tour are you looking to go on?
Do you enjoy live shows? Broadway is an iconic street in New York, featuring many famous theaters, including The Broadway Theater. If you don’t love theater, you could go watch a movie at one of the movie theaters there.
During Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street is the place to be to participate in the annual parade, as people dance and sing in front of local stores and homes. Do you love celebrities? Go to the Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard to find the golden stars of your favorite performers.
Would you like to see the official residence and workplace of the President of the U.S.A.? Just stroll down Pennsylvania Avenue to snap a selfie in front of the White House.
If shopping is on your mind, 5th Avenue in New York, Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, and Michigan Avenue in Chicago have high-end stores with the latest in fashion. You’ll find local stores, banks, and pharmacies for any other common purchases you need.
If you’re more interested in a cultural tour, consider Calle Ocho in Miami, Beale Street in Memphis, or Canyon Road in Santa Fe. There you’ll find museums, restaurants, cafes, and monuments to historical figures.
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