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UNIT TESTS
Unit 1
Track 2
Attitudes to clothes / can be different, / depending
on / who you talk to. / Older people may dress
smartly / in order to make / a good impression. /
However, teenagers may prefer / to show their
personality / through what they are wearing.
Track 3
Katie:
Martin:
Katie:
Martin:
Katie:
Martin:
Katie:
Martin:
Katie:
Martin:
Katie:
Martin:
Katie:
Martin:
Hi Martin. It’s Katie.
Hi Katie, how are you?
I’m fine, thanks. Listen, I know you like
music, do you fancy coming to a concert?
It’s at the town hall, a group of us are
going. The Goblins are playing, you know,
Tom’s brother’s the drummer. They’re
quite good, you’d like it.
Oh, that sounds cool. I like the Goblins,
I’ve heard them before. When is it?
Oh, sorry, it’s on Friday. It starts at seven.
Oh, no. I can’t. I mean, thanks for asking.
I’d like to come but I can’t. I go to the pool
on Fridays.
The pool? Do you mean you go
swimming? Every Friday?
Well, yes, that’s when we train. Fridays
and Tuesdays. I can’t miss it, well, only if
I’m ill.
Who’s ‘we’? Are you in some kind of team
or something?
Yes, I swim for the London Schools team.
Wow, that’s amazing. I didn’t know. I bet
that’s hard work.
Yes, it is. I get fed up with it sometimes.
But most of the time I enjoy it. And it
keeps me fit.
Yes, I’m sure it does. I should do more
exercise. I don’t really like sport, that’s the
only problem. I’m too lazy.
You’re good at dancing, though. That’s
good exercise. Maybe you could do more?
Katie:
Martin:
Katie:
Yes, I suppose I should, actually.
Good idea. Thanks for asking me, anyway.
Have fun.
You too. See you. Bye.
Unit 2
Track 4
Unfortunately, / my computer crashed / when I was
studying last night. / The keyboard / suddenly
stopped working. / I texted my friend / and she
helped me find a solution.
Track 5
ONE
I’m here to tell you about an exciting new washing
powder, one that really does bring the bright back to
white and says to grey: go away. What is it? It’s
Whoosh, that’s what it is. Yes, we’ve used new
formula 17SPA to bring you Whoosh. We’re
confident that once you’ve tried Whoosh, you’ll
never look back. You might need sunglasses, though.
TWO
The story goes that Benjamin Franklin wanted to
find out more about electricity. They say that he
waited for a bad storm with thunder and lightning,
then flew a kite. Before he launched the kite up into
the air he tied a metal key to the string. The
electricity from the storm passed through the key
and gave him an electric shock. Actually, a lot of
people don’t really believe this story.
THREE
I was camping with some friends last summer. We
all had our own small tents, but there wasn't enough
room for us all to sit together. So I came up with the
idea of buying zippables for our next camping
holiday. They are tents that connect. You can have
any number of tents in a row, join them up when
you want to, then put the side down and you have
your own space again. Whoever invented them was
a genius, it’ll solve the problem.
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FOUR
It’s good – you should check it out. They show loads
of weird inventions – you know, things that just
aren’t going to work. My personal favourite is the
solar-powered submarine – I mean, how stupid is
that? Oh, then there’s the umbrella hat. Actually,
that’s not such a bad idea, I suppose … Anyway, it’s
on every Friday. You’d like it.
FIVE
I was just experimenting, I didn’t really need it. I
tested it with a few words, you know, ‘one … two …
three … four … testing, testing,’ that kind of thing,
and I was amazed, the words just appeared on the
screen, really fast. So then I tried a more
complicated sentence and it worked perfectly. Well,
I was very impressed! I’m going to use it more often
now.
SIX
There’s an app for everything these days, it’s
amazing. Did you know, there’s one that can
measure your heart rate just by looking at you.
Honestly! You just hold it up near your face and it
can see slight changes in the colour of your skin.
Isn’t that amazing? What’s next, that’s what I want
to know.
Unit 3
Track 6
Have you been to the cinema / or a gallery this
month? / It’s important / to keep up with / what’s
happening in the arts. / Looking at paintings / for
example, / can be relaxing / and will also make you /
use your imagination.
Track 7
ONE
What’s this? You haven’t seen the latest Spangle
film yet? You’re really missing out. It’s the film
everyone’s talking about, packed full of action, thrills
and surprises. Jamie Beacon gives the performance
of his life as a mad but lovable scientist who makes
an astonishing discovery. This is the must-see film of
the year, so what are you waiting for? Get a move
on and book your ticket now, before it’s too late.
TWO
Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome.
We hope you enjoy tonight’s performance. The
management would like to remind you that
photography is not allowed. You are also requested
to make sure that all mobile phones are turned off.
There will be a twenty minute interval during which
light refreshments will be available in the foyer.
Please do not smoke anywhere in the building.
Thank you for your cooperation in these matters.
THREE
Well, the stars are certainly out tonight. Quite a few
celebrities have already taken their seats inside the
theatre and others are arriving now. I’ve just seen
Freddie Highmore, he walked past on the red carpet
a few minutes ago. And, oh, right, there’s Emma
Watson! She’s looking stunning as usual. I wonder if
I can manage to get a few words with her. Oh,
Emma? Emma? Just one question, please. No, she’s
gone over to talk to some fans. Well, never mind,
maybe later, after the ceremony. I’m sure she’ll
come out with an award.
FOUR
It was OK, I mean, nothing special to be honest but
entertaining enough. I mean, the acting was brilliant,
specially Julia Roberts. She’s so clever, isn’t she? It’s
just that the story itself didn’t really work. I didn’t
really care about the characters. I wasn’t really
interested in how it would end. I liked the music,
though. I’d like to get the soundtrack. It was
probably the best thing about the film, in my
opinion.
FIVE
Sue:
Tom:
How about Friends?
Oh no, not that one. I’ve seen it so
many times.
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Sue:
Tom:
Sue:
Tom:
Sue:
Tom:
I know, Tom, me too, but it’s always
good for a laugh.
No, really, let’s watch something else.
What else is there?
Umm, how about this? I haven’t
watched it yet, someone lent it to me a
few weeks ago. It’s supposed to be
funny.
Umm, maybe, but I’m not really in the
mood. Have you got any sci-fi?
Yes, I have. But what about this? It’s
truly scary.
Yeah, go on then, let’s give it a go.
Al:
Sue:
THREE
Cathy:
Ed:
Cathy:
Ed:
Cathy:
Unit 4
Track 8
Ed:
could hear all the traffic, and people
shouting and laughing, music, you know …
What was the food like?
Not at all bad actually. And I’ve never seen
such a beautiful beach before – but I
wouldn’t go again in August, it was so
crowded.
Hi Ed. Say, have you ever been to Joe’s
new house?
Oh hi Cathy. No, I haven’t. How long have
they lived there?
Only about six months, I think. You should
go and see it.
Why?
Well, it’s weird. In a good way. It’s what
you’d call an eco-house, I think.
Wow! So what’s it like? Has it got solar
panels on the roof?
Yes, it has. He says they don’t have to pay
for electricity at all. And the walls are
made of mud.
You’re joking!
No, honestly.
I am unbelievably lucky / because we’re moving
house pretty soon. / Our new house / is in the
suburbs / in a nice neighbourhood. / I will finally
have my own bedroom / with a comfortable
bed / and a breathtaking view.
Cathy:
Track 9
ONE
OK, let’s start in here, this is the living room. As you
can see it’s a lovely bright room, it faces south so
you get the sun most of the day. There’s a good view
of the garden from the window. Then through here
you have the kitchen and dining room. It’s fully
fitted with a smart new cooker, fridge freezer,
washing machine, dishwasher – the lot. All included
in the price. OK, now I’ll show you the bedrooms, if
you’d like to follow me…
FOUR
Yes, we’re having a great time, thanks. Well, the first
few days were a bit of a disaster because it poured
with rain and the tent fell down. Anyway, we moved
to a little hotel, we’ve been here since Tuesday and
we’ll stay here for the rest of the week. It’s great, a
proper shower and a warm bed and walls that don’t
move [laughs] … It’s more expensive of course, but
on the other hand we don’t have to cook or do the
washing-up, so it’s a proper holiday…
TWO
Al:
Sue:
Al:
Sue:
Oh, hi, Sue. How was your holiday? What
was the accommodation like?
Hmmm, not as nice as it looked in the
brochure.
Oh that’s a shame, what was wrong with
it?
Well, it was quite noisy, for a start. We had
quite a nice view over the town, but we
had to keep the windows open at night
because of the heat, and then of course we
Ed:
Cathy:
FIVE
A:
B:
A:
B:
A:
How’s your brother enjoying his job in
Japan?
Oh, he loves it.
Has Tom found a flat yet?
Yes, he’s had his own place for a month or
two now. He sent some pictures, hang on,
I’ll show you … there … that’s his living
room, and it’s also his bedroom!
Wow, it looks really small, and there isn’t
much furniture, is there? ... Er… where’s
the bed?
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B:
A:
B:
Oh, it’s in the cupboard! It isn’t like our
beds. It’s a futon – you know, you roll it up
and put it away every morning.
Wow. How many other rooms are there?
Ummm, there’s a little tiny kitchen, and a
bathroom and a toilet. That’s all. Oh, and a
balcony.
SIX
Good morning, and welcome to Melchester
University. I’m going to explain about the
accommodation that we offer to our students here,
and then we’ll have a tour so that you can see for
yourselves. So, we have two types of
accommodation. The first is self-catering. Students
live in flats, eight students per flat, and cook all their
own meals. They also do their own housework,
pretty much everything. Or, you can have a room in
a hall of residence, and have all your meals in the
dining room. Obviously that’s more expensive, but
you wouldn’t have to worry about doing the
shopping or what to cook. Oh, and the rooms are
cleaned once a week. OK, any questions so far?
Unit 5
Track 10
After-school activities / aren’t compulsory / in my
secondary school / but many students attend them.
/ Teachers encourage us / to find a passion / and
follow our own interests. / We take it easy / and
have a good time.
Track 11
Pete:
Amy:
Pete:
Amy:
Pete:
Amy:
Pete:
Amy:
Hey, Amy, how are you doing?
Hey Pete. I’m OK. I was just thinking
about when we leave school. Are you
going to apply for university?
I don’t know. I’m still thinking about it.
Well, what sort of job do you want in
the future?
Hmm, I think I’d like to be a teacher.
What subject?
Hmm? Oh, History. It’s my best subject
by miles.
Well, if you want to teach you’ll
definitely need to go to university.
Pete:
Amy:
Pete:
Amy:
Pete:
Amy:
Pete:
Amy:
Pete:
Amy:
Pete:
I know, but I’m not really sure yet. I
think I’d like to take a year out and go
travelling first.
Me too, you know I’ve always wanted
to go to China. It’s my dream.
China, cool. It’s on my list of places to
go!
Yes, well, I’ll have to wait a while. I
don’t want to take any time off
between school and university.
Why not?
Well, I want to be a vet. I’ve always
wanted to work with animals. Ever
since I can remember. Anyway, it takes
six years to qualify. I mean, if I take a
year off before I start, I’ll be really old
before I even finish the course.
Oh, right, yes, good point. Wow! A vet!
That’s cool. What subjects do you need
to do that? Science, I suppose?
Yes, that’s right. And Maths. That’s my
weakest subject.
Oh, you’ll be fine.
Well, maybe. But I’d better get back to
my books now, anyway. We’ve got an
exam tomorrow, remember?
Yes, I remember. I’m on it. See you
tomorrow.
Unit 6
Track 12
Being self-employed / has many benefits. / You have
no boss, / you can sometimes work from home, /
and take a day off / when you want. / The
disadvantage is / that the money you earn / is
dependent on / finding enough work.
Track 13
ONE
Ambulance drivers, or paramedics, have to keep
calm in an emergency and they need to be quick
thinkers. They also have to be excellent drivers –
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after all, you wouldn’t want to have an accident on
the way to hospital, would you? A career as a
paramedic would be demanding and challenging, no
doubt, but of course there would be disadvantages
too. It’s very hard work, and an enormous
responsibility of course. And the pay isn’t very good,
I’m afraid.
TWO
I’m thinking of training to be a plumber. It’s what my
cousin does and I like the sound of it. You have to go
to college and do exams, but obviously it’s mostly
practical, I think I’d enjoy it. The thing is, I don’t
fancy the idea of working for somebody else, I’d
rather be my own boss. So, I’d like to have my own
business one day, you know, be self-employed.
THREE
Sometimes I start really early and have the evenings
to myself, sometimes it’s the other way round. I
don’t work nights, not yet. I spend some of my time
at the front desk, talking to the public. I enjoy that,
probably the most. Then there’s an awful lot of
paperwork – that’s the bit I dislike, well, we all do. It
takes up so much time. I usually go out in a car for a
few hours. That’s always with someone else. We
answer calls, check out trouble spots, oh and we
look out for speeding motorists. We get a lot of
those round here.
FOUR
No, not an office job! Can you imagine it? He can’t
sit still for more than five minutes, he’d go crazy
indoors all day. No, he needs some kind of outdoor
job. He worked all last winter as a ski instructor in
Switzerland, it was a holiday job but he’d love to do
something like that all the time. It isn’t practical, I
suppose. But maybe a sports teacher, something like
that? He’d be good at that.
FIVE
I was very early, in fact I had enough time to go to a
coffee shop before I went in. By nine o’clock I was
really nervous, I can tell you. Anyway it wasn’t so
bad. The manager, his name is Jason Hardwick,
showed me round and introduced me to the people
in my team. I’m going to work with someone called
Amy for the first month, she has to train me, I think.
So I spent the rest of the day sitting next to her and
just, well, watching what she did. It was OK but a bit
boring to tell you the truth. I mean, it isn’t exactly
very difficult. I just want to get on with it really.
Unit 7
Track 14
Have you ever / been given some clothes / for a
birthday present / and then found / they really don’t
suit you? / If you have the receipt, / you can take the
clothes / back to the shop / and buy something / you
like instead!
Track 15
ONE
I absolutely love shopping and I go to different
shopping centres every weekend. I always buy
something new. This one is my favourite because
you can always pick up a bargain and find all the
most popular brands. People say that to be
individual you should go to vintage shops instead of
shopping centres, but I disagree. There is so much
choice and if you are creative you can have a really
individual look. Today I’m not shopping for myself,
it’s my best friend’s birthday and I’m looking for a
present for her. She’s impossible to buy for because
she isn’t interested in fashion but I hope I see
something she will like.
TWO
I’ve been working at this shopping centre for about
a month now and to be honest I’m not really
enjoying it. I work in a clothes shop and the lights
are so bright and the music is so loud that I’m
exhausted by the end of the day. I’d get a different
job if I could. The problem is there aren’t many
other options close to where I live. I really need the
money because I’m saving for a big holiday when I
finish school, so at least I only have to work here for
a few more months.
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THREE
I don’t come to this shopping centre very often but
today is a bit different. I volunteer for a charity that
provides shoes for children whose families can’t
afford to buy them, and today we are collecting
money. It makes me sad seeing people spending so
much money on new things when there are people
in the world who can’t afford anything. But some
people are very generous and give a lot of money.
When I need to buy new things, I look for very good
quality so I know my clothes will last for ages. If I
knew how, I’d definitely make my own clothes.
Maybe I’ll learn in the future.
FOUR
I had a free day today with no real plans so I thought
I’d come and see if there was anything new in the
shops. I often go to the shops just to have a look
with no intention of buying anything. I enjoy the
atmosphere and seeing what other people are
wearing. It gives me ideas about how to dress. I get
annoyed when people tell me I should do sports or
spend time outside instead of shopping. I got this
watch for my birthday and it counts my steps and I
often walk ten kilometres when I’m shopping. I think
that’s pretty good exercise!
FIVE
I’m just here to see my friends. I’m not really
interested in shopping to be honest, but I like going
for coffee and listening to music in different shops.
My friends are often telling me what suits me and
encouraging me to buy things but I don’t have much
money for shopping. I’d rather spend it at the
cinema or seeing bands. Today is different though.
My parents have given me money for a new phone
and I’m going to choose one now. I’m quite excited!
Unit 8
Track 16
Everybody knows that / social media can be very
addictive. / Personally, / I switch off my phone at
night. / Therefore, / I don’t suffer from any illnesses
/ and I’m not stressed out.
Track 17
ONE
My dad used to get really bad headaches. He tried
taking aspirins but they didn’t work. The headaches
were worst in the mornings when he woke up. Mum
was really worried but the doctor couldn’t find
anything seriously wrong with him. In the end, it was
his dentist who had an idea. My dad’s teeth aren’t
straight and this causes a problem with his jaw. The
dentist suggested holding a pencil between his
teeth. Not biting it hard, just holding it there. He had
fewer headaches but, of course, he couldn’t hold the
pencil in his mouth at night. Now that he knew what
the problem was, he went back to the dentist who
made him a plastic shield for his teeth. He wears it
at night and now he doesn’t get headaches at all.
TWO
A:
B:
A:
B:
A:
B:
A:
B:
A:
B:
THREE
A:
B:
A:
B:
A:
I’m really excited about the school trip to
France, aren’t you?
No, I’m not. I hate ferries. I get seasick.
Really? Do you feel sick now?
No, I’m fine on buses. I don’t feel sick in
planes or cars either. Just on boats. I feel
sick before we even leave the port.
Have you tried taking tablets?
Yes, but they never work.
So, what are you going to do? We’ll be at
Dover soon.
Well, I looked on the Internet and I read
about a cure. That’s why I’ve got these
lemons. It said that, as soon as I feel sick, I
should start sucking the lemon.
Lemons eh? I hope it works. It’s a shame
you can’t eat something else.
Well, it says olives work too but I hate
olives. They make me feel worse than
travelling on a boat!
(coughing)
Wow! That’s a bad cough.
I know. I feel OK but I can’t stop coughing.
I’ve got a ticket for the theatre tonight but
I don’t think I’ll go. I’ll feel too
embarrassed.
How long have you had it?
Well, I had a cold all last week, starting last
Sunday. I was sneezing all week. Then, on
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B:
A:
B:
A:
B:
A:
Thursday I think it was, the sneezing
stopped and I started coughing. I’ve been
taking cough medicine for the last two
days but it doesn’t do any good.
Try this.
Chocolate?
Dark chocolate. Eat a small piece every half
an hour.
But why? Chocolate can’t stop a cough.
According to a website I read, it can. It’s
got something called Theobromine in it.
Milk chocolate doesn’t have it.Here. Take
the whole bar and enjoy the theatre.
Thanks. I’ll let you know if it works.
Teacher:
Robbie:
Teacher:
Robbie:
Teacher:
Robbie:
FOUR
Sam:
END-OF-YEAR TEST
Track 18
ONE
Oh, hi, it’s Marty here. Listen, I’ve got the tickets,
like I said. Umm, the match starts at 3.00, so I
thought we could meet up at half past one. That
should be enough time, don’t you think? So, do you
want to come round here, or shall I come to yours?
OK, well, let me know. Oh, and, the tickets were
£20…
TWO
And now, sport. There was a surprise win this
afternoon for Worcester City who defeated
Westminster Rovers three–nil. All the action came in
the second half, when Worcester’s Andy Norris
scored all three goals, an awesome hat trick, making
him not only the man of the match but the man of
the season.
THREE
Teacher:
Robbie:
Teacher:
Robbie:
What are your thoughts, Robbie?
I’d like to try for medical school.
That sounds an excellent plan. Have you
any experience of working in a hospital?
Yes, I’ve done some voluntary work.
Josie:
Sam:
Josie:
Sam:
Josie:
That’s good. Your mother’s a doctor,
isn’t she?
Yes, but she doesn’t want me to do it.
She says it’s a hard life.
Oh, well I’m sure she’s right, but, well…
what does your father say?
He says it’s my decision.
I see. Well, you need to discuss it
further with your parents of course. I
can advise you on courses if you do
decide to go on with it.
Thank you.
How are you doing with the exams so
far, Josie?
Oh, hi Sam. Not great, to be honest.
Well, thought the Maths was tough
today. I couldn’t even understand the
last question.
I know! I thought it was hard too. But it
wasn’t as bad as Geography was,
yesterday. It was a nightmare.
Oh, I didn’t mind that so much. I was
lucky with the questions, for a change.
Hmm, well, I think I’ve done OK with
everything else, at least I hope so. It’ll
all be over soon anyway.
True. Hold that thought.
FIVE
If you’d like to follow me through here, now … OK,
now we are standing in the actual room where the
young William Shakespeare had his lessons. In this
very room, he and about forty other boys would
study Latin, Greek and Mathematics. Every term
they performed plays in the original Greek and Latin.
This is the place where it all started, and it is still
used as a classroom, about 450 years
after Shakespeare was a pupil here. So, ladies and
gentleman, have a good look round and then,
when you’re ready, our next stop is the house where
he was born...
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Track 19
Ella:
Tom:
Ella:
Tom:
Ella:
Tom:
Ella:
Tom:
Ella:
Tom:
Ella:
Tom:
Ella:
Hey Tom. Are you still working? It’s
late!
Hey Ella. I’m fine. I just want to finish
reading through these notes.
Why don’t you take a break, at least?
I don’t have time. I’ve got to revise my
Physics. The exam’s next week.
I know, I’m doing it too, remember? But
honestly, you should relax, or you’ll
make yourself ill.
It’s easy for you to say, you don’t have
to do any work. You know it all already.
You got top marks in the last test we
had.
Well, maybe I did, but I don’t know why
you think I know everything, it certainly
isn’t true. I worked hard for that test,
that’s all.
Well, there you go. I have to work hard
now.
Yes, I know. But I think you’re doing too
much. Look, why don’t we go and play
basketball tomorrow, like we did last
week. I enjoyed that.
So did I, but I’m not in the mood, not till
after the exams. But you know, you’re
right, I do need a break I suppose. I
think I’ll go and watch Win A Million.
You know, the quiz show. It’s on in a
minute I think. It’s my favourite
programme.
Oh no, is it really? I hate it. Actually I
can’t stand anything like that.
Oh well, I’m going to watch it, anyway.
Bye then.
OK, bye Tom. See you.
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