Listening task 1: People are different.
A Listen. People are talking. Where are they? Number the pictures from 1 to 5. (There is one extra picture.)
Answer & Audioscripts
(top row) 2, 5
(middle row) X, 1
(bottom row) 4, 3
Audioscripts in B below
B Listen again. Which word best describes the first speaker? Circle the correct answers.
1 a. forgetful
b. competitive
2 a. adventurous
b. energetic
3 a. sociable
b. creative
4 a. adventurous
b. dependable
5 a. ambitious
b. short-tempered
Answer & Audioscripts
1 a 2 b 3 a 4 a 5 b
Audioscripts
1
Woman: Oh, no. I can’t find my gloves. I think I forgot them in the mall.
Man: Check your coat pocket.
Woman: Oh, right. Here they are. Oh, no! Now, I can’t find my keys!
Man: You probably put them in your pocket, too.
Woman: No, they’re not here. Oh, where did I put them? Ah, here they are, in the bag with my new leather jacket. Now if I can just remember where I parked the car. Hmm, I think it was over there, but I’m just not sure… OK…
2
Man 1: Wow, that was great!
Man 2: Yeah, great for you. I’m tired.
Man 1: Oh come on! Just one more game! We still have thirty minutes.
Man 2: Don’t you want to rest? We’ve been playing for two hours.
Man 1: And I could play for two more hours!
Man 2: You’re unbelievable! Why don’t you find another partner. I’m going to the snack bar. You can meet me there later.
3
Man: I’m so excited about the party Friday. I’ve invited a lot of people!
Woman: A lot of people? How many?
Man: Probably about fifteen or twenty. It’ll be great! We’ll see our good friends, and some of them are bringing guests, so we’ll meet a lot of new people, too.
Woman: Wow! I guess we need a lot of food then.
Man: Yeah. We’re going to have an international food buffet. It’ll be fantastic! Everyone will have a chance to talk and get to know each other while we eat. Let’s see, we need some tomatoes. We also…
4
Man: Well, I’m almost ready for my backpacking trip.
Woman: Oh, good. So you just need a guidebook to plan what you’re going to do there, right? Look, this one has all the famous sites and how to get there.
Man: No, I don’t need a guidebook – just a map. I’m going to enjoy exploring when I get there.
Woman: Don’t you worry about anything?
Man: Not when I’m traveling. I just want to do and try everything!
Woman: Hmm, I wish I were more like you. I’d probably have more fun.
5
Man: Hey! What are you doing?
Woman: Who, me? Nothing!
Man: No, not you, the guy in that red car. Did you see what he did?
Woman: No, but…
Man: He went right in front of me! He cut me off!
Woman: Well, we’re not in a hurry, are we? So it doesn’t matter.
Man: Doesn’t matter? Of course it matters! He’s got to share the road!
Woman: Don’t get so angry. It’s just a car.
Man: Well…
Listening task 2: Two of a kind
A Listen. People are describing the personalities of people they know. What are the people’s relationships? Circle the correct answers.
1 a. sisters
b. mother and daughter
2 a. co-workers
b. roommates
3 a. husband and wife
b. neighbors
4 a. college friends
b. father and son
5 a. brothers
b. classmates
Answer & Audioscripts
1 a 2 b 3 a 4 b 5 b
Audioscripts in B below
B Listen again. Are their personalities similar or different? Check (✓) the correct answers.
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Answer & Audioscripts
1 similar 2 different 3 different
4 similar 5 different
Audioscripts
1
Man: And how about this one?
Woman: Oh, this is a picture of us at our family picnic last year.
Man: I didn’t know you were a twin!
Woman: Yeah – my sister lives in New York. She’s a writer.
Man: For a newspaper?
Woman: No, she writes stories – short stories, mostly, and poems.
Man: Have you ever drawn pictures for her stories? You can draw really well, can’t you?
Woman: Not yet, but we talk about it sometimes.
Man: That would be neat – your art and her writing. You have a very creative family!
2
Woman: So how’s everything?
Man: Oh, OK. I moved into a new apartment a few months ago.
Woman: Oh yeah? By yourself?
Man: No, but, I wish! I’m sharing the place with another guy.
Woman: Is that a problem?
Man: Well, he’s just not very dependable. He doesn’t pay the rent on time, and he leaves the door unlocked…
Woman: Oh, that must drive you crazy! You’re Mr. Dependable!
Man: Yeah. I’m thinking about moving out.
3
Woman 1: Wow, you two have known each other for thirty years? That’s amazing!
Woman 2: Well, yes, we’ve been through a lot together.
Woman 1: What’s the secret to such a healthy relationship? Are you a lot alike?
Woman 2: Oh, no. Harry’s the adventurous one. He’s always hiking and skiing and mountain climbing.
Woman 1: Do you go with him?
Woman 2: Oh, goodness me, no. I like to read, and work in my garden.
Woman 1: Well, you know what they say – opposites attract!
4
Man 1: Todd’s coming home from college this weekend.
Man 2: Oh, that will be nice! What are you going to do?
Man 1: Well, we’ll probably catch a movie Friday night. We both love science fiction, and there’s a great new movie out. And then Saturday we have plans to play golf together.
Man 2: Oh, Todd plays golf, too? Does he play as well as you?
Man 1: Oh, he’s even better than me now! After all, I started giving him lessons when he was just five!
Man 2: Hmm, he sounds competitive! Runs in the family, I guess.
5
Woman: How did Kevin do on the test?
Man: He got an A – of course! All he does is study!
Woman: Well, he wants to be a doctor someday, you know.
Man: Yeah, he’s probably the most ambitious student in my class.
Woman: And how about you?
Man: Me? I guess I have my own dreams.
Woman: No, I mean how did you do on the test?
Man: Uh… can we talk about something else?
Listening task 3
A Listen. Circle the correct answers.
1 The people are
a. business owners.
b. office workers.
c. university students.
2 The woman is going to
a. teach a class.
b. take a class.
c. read some books.
3 The woman is
a. adventurous.
b. competitive.
c. ambitious.
4 The man is
a. sociable.
b. easygoing.
c. dependable.
5 The man is also
a. adventurous.
b. competitive.
c. forgetful.
Answer & Audioscripts
1 c 2 b 3 c 4 b 5 a
Audioscripts
Man: Ah, it’s almost summer vacation time … I can’t wait to take a break from studying! How about you?
Woman: Well, I’m not really going to take a break.
Man: You’re not? What are you going to do?
Woman: I’m going to take a business class over the summer. And I’m going to work part-time at my uncle’s company to get some experience.
Man: More classes and work? Why don’t you just relax and take it easy this summer?
Woman: I guess I’m just not as easygoing as you are. I really want to be successful in the future.
Man: Oh, I’m sure you’ll be rich and famous!
Woman: How about you? Don’t you ever think about your future?
Man: Sure, I do. I think about all the great places I’m going to travel to when I graduate. I’m going to buy a backpack and travel around the world. When I’m done with all my adventures, then I’ll start thinking about getting a serious job.
Woman: Well, I guess we’re just opposites. I’m serious about my career.
Man: And I’m serious about relaxing. This summer I’m just going to take it easy.
B Listen. Check (✓) your answers. Write more information as needed.
1 ◻ more adventurous ◻ less adventurous
name _____________
2 ◻ taking a test ◻ playing sports
another situation _____________
3 ◻ a big party ◻ a small party
another situation _____________
4 ◻ draw ◻ sing
something else _____________
5 ◻ more ambitious ◻ more easygoing
another word _____________
Answer & Audioscripts
Audioscripts
1
Are you more adventurous or less adventurous than your best friend? Check your answer. Then write your best friend’s name on the line.
2
What kinds of situations make you feel competitive? Check your answer, or write another situation that makes you feel competitive.
3
What kinds of situations make you feel sociable? Check your answer, or write another situation that makes you feel sociable.
4
What do you do that is creative? Check your answer, or write something else you do that is creative.
5
Are you more ambitious or more easygoing? Check your answer. Then write another personality word that describes you on the line.
Listening task 4
A Listen. People are describing other people they know. Who are they talking about? Circle the correct answers.
1 a. a teacher
b. a boss
c. a friend
2 a. a friend
b. a brother
c. a teacher
3 a. a sister
b. a co-worker
c. a roommate
4 a. a friend
b. a brother
c. a husband
5 a. a customer
b. a server
c. a clerk
Answer & Audioscripts
1 a 2 b 3 c 4 a 5 b
Audioscripts in B below
B Listen again. Check (✓) the two words each speaker uses to describe the person.
1 ◻ energetic ◻ forgetful ◻ short-tempered ◻ creative
2 ◻ adventurous ◻ ambitious ◻ easygoing ◻ sociable
3 ◻ easygoing ◻ energetic ◻ creative ◻ dependable
4 ◻ forgetful ◻ dependable ◻ sociable ◻ short-tempered
5 ◻ energetic ◻ forgetful ◻ adventurous ◻ sociable
Answer & Audioscripts
1 energetic, forgetful
2 ambitious, sociable
3 easygoing, creative
4 dependable, short-tempered
5 energetic, sociable
Audioscripts
1
Man: What’s Professor Santos like?
Woman: Oh, she’s very energetic. She really loves her job – you can tell. But …
Man: But what?
Woman: Well, sometimes she’s a bit forgetful. One time she forgot to tell us she was going to give us a test the next class, so nobody was prepared!
Man: Oh, no!
Woman: Oh, it was OK. She changed the date and gave us a few days to study.
2
Woman: So, how’s Matt’s new job?
Man: He’s doing really well. You know how ambitious he is!
Woman: Yeah, I always knew he’d be really successful.
Man: Here. This is a picture of him mountain climbing in India.
Woman: Wow! I didn’t know Matt was so adventurous!
Man: He isn’t. But he’s very sociable. His friends invited him on the trip, and he couldn’t say “no.” When we were younger, our parents used to call him “a social butterfly.”
Woman: Well, I guess you two are a lot alike.
3
Man: So, how are you and Andrea getting along these days?
Woman: OK, I guess. She’s very nice.
Man: And very easygoing!
Woman: Yeah, maybe too easygoing. I wish she were more energetic around the apartment. It’s always a mess. She never cleans up after herself.
Man: That’s a problem.
Woman: I know. But she’s a not a bad person. She’s very creative. She plays music and sings, and she can paint, too. We get along OK. But next year, I think I’m going to live alone.
4
Man: So, where’s Adam?
Woman: Oh, he’ll be here. Don’t worry. Adam is the most dependable person I know.
Man: Really? How long have you known him?
Woman: Since we were kids. Our families lived next door to each other. He’s a great guy – a little short-tempered sometimes, but I like him a lot.
Man: Well, I like him, too. But if he doesn’t come soon, we’re going to miss the movie. Then I’ll be the one who’s short-tempered!
5
Server: OK, that’s one chicken sandwich, one burger, a salad with no dressing, an iced tea, and a coffee. I’ll put that other in right away.
Woman: Did you see that? He didn’t write our order down! He’ll never be able to remember all that!
Man: Oh, yes, he will. He never forgets anything.
Woman: Really?
Man: Yeah. And he’s very energetic. He’s a little slow sometimes because he likes to stop and talk to the customers. He’s really sociable.
Woman: Well, that’s OK with me. I like friendly people.
Man: Then you’ll love this place!
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