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Unit 1 Personally Speaking l’ve been afraid of the dentist for years now, and l’m not
really sure what brouaht it on. There doesn’t seem to be
Listening anv loaical reason for it. Of course, it doesn’t stop me
A Listen to the recording and tick the correct going for a check-up every year. I know that if I put it off,
sentence, a or b, in each ítem that means the things will oniy get worse. It’s not like I freak out or do
same as the sentence you hear. anything embarrassing while l’m in the dentist’s chair.
1can’t exDiain it: I just seem to tense up and my paims
1 I can’t believe he chickened out of the go all sweaty. But it’s weird thouah because i wasn’t
competition. always like that and I know that nothing can happen
2 Trv and look on the briaht side! to me.
3 His behaviour is irrational.
4 The film really let me down. 2 You hear a man taiking about his driving test.
What is he anxious about?
B Look at the siíuations and options below. a crashing the car
Then listen to the recording and write a b failing the test
suitable question for each one. c not turning up for the test

1 You will hear a boy speaking to his mother. l’ve been taking a crash course in driving for over a
a washing the dishes month now, and my instructor is keen for me to take
b watering the plants the test soon. I’m not sure l’m ready psychologicaily,
c emptying the dishwasher though. It’s not that I don’t know how to drive; l’m pretty
sure l’d pass. The course has been very intense and
Munn, why do I have to do the washing-up every l’ve managed to do a lot of driving in such a short length
evening? You know how much I hate it! Why can’t we of time. The thing is, I don’t react very weli in stressful
all do chores that we enjoy? I like watering the plants, situations like tests. I supoose what worries me most is
but Jody’s always compiaining about doing it, and says that ril chicken out of the test at the last minute. What a
she’d prefer the dishes any day. I don't understand why Waste of time and money that’d be!
we haven’t got a dishwasher anyway like everyone eise
has. I wouldn’t mind so much if all I had to do was load 3 You hear a woman taiking about horror films.
the dishwasher and press a button. What is her opinión of the film she saw last
night?
2 You will hear a head teacher speaking to a
a It was very amusing.
student.
b It was very scary.
a the number of absences the student has had
c It was over-rated.
b the student’s inability to concéntrate
c the student’s poor academic resuits I iove watching horror films. They usually make me
laugh. I mean, the storylines are normally so predictable
Hi Anne, in you come. Now, what I want to talk to you
it’s unbelievable, and the special effects are very often
about this morning is your grades, l’m concerned about
a bit of a joke really. But I got a film last night from my
them as they’ve fallen quite dramaticaily this term.
local DVD shop which had got good reviews, and to my
Now, I know you've been absent quite a lot due to
amazement, I was absolutelv terrified! It had me on the
your operation, but l’m not entirely sure that’s the oniy
edae of mv seat from start to finish. It really deserved
reason for such poor performance. You don’t really
the glowing reviews it got.
seem interested in school these days and most of your
teachers say you can’t concéntrate in class. Is there 4 You hear a woman taiking to her daughter.
anything we can do to help? Why is she taiking to her?
a to convey her annoyance
C Swap books with a partner and listen to
b to cheer her daughter up
the recording again to answer each other’s
c to express a lack of confidence in her
questions. Are your answers the same?
daughter’s abilities
D You will hear people taiking in six situations. 1 know you must be very upset that you didn’t make it
For questions 1-6, choose the best answer to the fináis. But it’s not the end of the worid! I admit
(a, b or c). Dad and I haven’t always been that supportive in the
past. I guess we didn’t think you’d make it this far, and
1 You hear a woman taiking about a phobia she we were annoyed when you left college to play tennis
has. How does she describe her fear? professionally. But you’ve certainly proved us wrong,
a severe haven’t you? Trv and look on the briaht side. You were
b Irrational the runner-up after all, and your sponsorship has been
c embarrassing renewed.
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5 You overhear two people taiking on a plañe. Unit 2 One World?
Why is the man disappointed?
a He didn’t expect to be so uncomfortable.
Listening
b He dislikes the food on the plañe, A Read the sentences below and discuss with
c He feeis confused. a partner how the words in pink could be
expressed differentiy. Then listen to see if
F What’s up, Rob? You’ve hardiy even touched your
you were correct.
meal. Isn’t it up to your usual gourmet standards?
M No, it’s perfectly fine. It’s iust that I can't eat when If you happen to be in Berlin and you want to go on a
l’m crammed into such a small space. waikina tour of the citv. then head for Museum Island.
F You should have asked for extra legroom. Museum Island has built a reputation for itself as a
M Weil, that’s Just it, you see! I even oaid more for cultural centre in the Germán capital. Built on a small
extra leoroom. but there was some mix-uo and island on the Spree River, the island is home to five
I was aiven an ordinarv seat in the end. I feel of Berlin’s most visited museums. Each museum was
reallv let down bv the airline. Normally, they’re custom-built to house the specific collections they
very reliable, but I guess they’re more interested contain. These impressive buildings were constructed
in making money than making sure passengers between 1824 and 1930. The collections, such as the
enjoy the flight. gold of Troy, are of immense historical valué. It has been
said that they trace the development of civilisations
6 You hear a man taiking about living alone. throughout the ages. As a result, Museum Island was
How does he feel when he comes home at desionated a World Heritaae Site bv UNESCO in 1999.
night?
a lonely B Now listen again and complete the sentences
b frightened in A.
c peaceful
C You will hear part of a radio report about a
I can remember being so enthusiastic when I first
cultural festival. For questions 1-7, complete
moved in. I’d never lived on my own before, so I was
the sentences.
looking forward to some peace and quiet. Having been
brought up on a farm with nine brothers and sisters, I I’ve always been intrigued by the way in which customs,
just wanted to do my own thing and come and go when I lifestyies and habits spread from one country to the
wanted. And I do mostiy, but I must admit I do miss them next. These days, people can travel from one country
and their comoanv when I come home to a coid. dark. to another with relativo ease. They can aiso access
emptv house. That's when I realise how alone I am. My information about foreign countries and their customs
mum took it really hard when I first toid her I was moving at the touch of a button. Both of these play an imoortant
out. She burst into tears. She was scared that I wouidn’t role in the exchange of knowledge concerning what’s
be safe living on my own in a big city, I suppose. happening elsewhere.
The Long Night of the Museums in Berlin is an example
Speaking of how good local ideas can catch on in other parts
B Listen to a student in a Speaking test. Tick of the World and end up becoming an International
the ways he could improve his performance.
phenomenon. The event, which started in Berlin in
1997. is simply paradise for culture vultures. The Long
F Now, Gerardo, l’d like you to compare the Night takes place twice a year, at the end of Januarv
photographs and say why family is important to and then again at the end of Auaust. During the event
these people. All right? participating museums, palaces and exhibitions remain
B Yes. The first photograph is a big family. There open from six in the evening till two in the morning. For
are one, two, three, four, five, six, seven children a measly 15 euros, Berliners and visitors to the City can
and the mother and father. They must be in the purchase a special oass which ailows them unrestricted
kitchen of their house as they are sitting at a big access to all participating institutions. This pass aiso
table in front of a cooker. Most of the children are entities them to rides on special shuttie buses which
quite happy, but the smallest bursts into tears. ferry them from museum to museum.
Maybe he is frightened of cameras or maybe he The event started on a small scale with around a dozen
doesn’t like his food. The father looks like strict museums opening their doors late into the night on the
a man and he's wearing a black suit and tie. designated days. The original idea aróse in order to
He’s much taller than the mother. She’s quite attract the general public to museums which they might
pretty with very long black hair and blue eyes. not have known about or visited previousiy. Today, over
The children really look like their mother. In the 120 institutions take part in The Long Night, and other
second photograph there is an oíd lady and a cultural events, such as concerts, dance performances
young boy. Maybe he’s her grandson. The oíd and film viewings, aiso take place at the same time.
lady is sitting down and the boy is giving her a
present. I think it is her birthday because there
are some birthday cards on the table beside her.
She seems very happy to see her grandson and
to receive a gift.
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What is really interesting is that the event hasn’t oniy Speaker 2
expanded to inelude other nnuseums, but it has aiso It was towards the end of the summer holidays and I
extended to other cities. You can find similar festivals in wanted to find out from the university administration if
cities such as Aachen, Munich, Stuttgart and Cologne the dates for the September resits had come out. I’d
to mention a few Germán examples. On a global level, been touring Europe all summer and had lost all contact
The Long Night has in recent years become a common with the others on my course. As I was approaching
occurrence in other cosmopolitan cities such as the campus, I feit that something wasn’t quite right.
Barcelona and Buenos Aires. The Street signs had been changed and there were
However, some say the concept of having such cultural lots of American-looking cars on the road. Before I
events late into the night has its roots elsewhere and knew what was happenina I saw this Brad Pitt lookalike
dates to before Berlin’s Long Night. It is possible the runnina across the Street. Then when I tried to get into
idea migrated from Russia, and in particular from Saint the university they toid me it was closed to the public
Petersburg, where the White Niahts Festival has been all week due to shooting for the Hollywood film World
held annually since 1993. Unlike the Berlin event, War Z. It actuallv had been Brad Pitt runnina across the
however, the Saint Petersburg festival doesn’t last Street. How cool is that?
oniy one night, ñor does it happen twice a year. it is a
series of cultural events and performances that take Speaker 3
place from May to July. At this time of year, days are l’m a receptionist in a five-star hotel, so I get to meet
exceptionally long in this part of the worid. Around the all sorts of rich and famous people. I’ve got used to it
summer solstice in mid-June, sunset is as late as 10 pm over the years, and I usually don't bat an eyelid when
and twilight lasts almost all night. As a result, the locáis celebrities check in. Most of them are pretty low-key and
make the most of this extra light by attending classical don’t want to draw too much attention to themselves.
ballet performances as well as concerís and operas. It must get tiring being in the Iimelight constantiy. But
ril never forget the time Brian Ingram, the singer with
the Simpletons, carne to stay. I had been dreadína him
Unit 3 Star Quality
turning up because he’s aot this reputation as beina
üstening a bit of a ‘wild chiid’ who alwavs aets into fiahts with
A Listen and tick the sentences that reflect what DhotoaraDhers. But in realitv he was reallv verv sweet.
the speaker says. I even saw him carrying this oíd lady’s suitcases for her
when there was no porter available.
... but the idea of what it means to be a celebrity is
one that is forever changing. For example, Cleopatra
Speaker 4
reached celebrity status as a member of the Eavotian
My dad’s got a season ticket for Sheffield. He’s always
roval familv. In the twentieth and twentv-first centuríes.
been a huge fan and never misses a game. I’m not
celebrities have more often than not been oeoole from
particularly interested in football myself, but I went with
the World of show business. However, after vears of
him to the cup final, to keep him company. After the
obscuritv. voung rovals are now once aaain beina
game. Dad wanted to go to the Members’ Club for a bite
oronounced idols. Having been seen as dull and boring
to eat. When we got there, there was a crowd of people
for decades, the new young glamorous royáis have
gathered in a córner. One of the team’s top players,
been pushed into the iimelight. Barelv a dav aoes oast
still wearing his strip and everything, was signing
without seeina the faces of Prince William and his wife.
autographs for the fans! It wasn’t a surorise reallv
Kate Middieton. or those of Zara Phillips and Princesses
because the oress are alwavs aoina on about how he
Euaenie and Beatrice in the press. It seems that the
reallv appreciates his fans. It was aood to see that thev
British public can’t aet enouah of them these davs.
were riaht. I mean, so manv celebrities take their fans
for granted these davs.
C You will hear five people taiking about
meeting celebrities. For questions 1-5,
Speaker 5
choose from the list A-F what each person
The nearest l’ve ever come to meetina anvone famous
says about the experience. Use the letters
was when I was a teenaaer - about fifteen vears aao.
oniy once. There is one extra letter which you
My friend Tracey brought round her cousin Bobby one
do not need to use.
day to hang out with us. She was babysitting him for her
Speaker 1 aunt. He was oniv about two at the time. He made our
It all happened by accident really. There I was looking lives a right misery that day, chucking stuff on the floor,
through the bargain bin at my local supermarket, when spilling drinks and writing on the walls. My mum had a fit
someone tugged on the T-shirt I was picking up. I looked when she saw it. But anyway, I was watching Top ofthe
up, ready for an argument about who had seen the Pops one day last week when I got a cali from Tracey.
T-shirt first, when I realised I was looking at that actor The auitarist in the band that was plavina at the time
from CSl. You know, the one who plays the Computer was none other than Bobbv.
nerd. It was really quite embarrassing because I blurted
out something like ‘Oh, I didn’t expect to see you here,’
and he replied ‘I didn’t expect to see you here eitherl’
l’m alad he saw the funnv side of it.

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Unit 4 City Living KAREN There are various factors involved, really. The
pace of life is much faster in cities, the noise
LIstening poliution is incomparable to the noise leveis in
B Listen to three speakers and answer the smaller towns and villages, even the greater
questions. There is one question for each distances to be travelled on an everyday
speaker. basis all put pressure on city dweilers. Add
F When I first moved to Brighton what really to that the fact that most big cities today
are overcrowded, which means there’s less
impressed me was that I had ali the facilities that
personal space for everyone, and that crime
a City can offer with the seaside as an added
is on the increase. it’s not difficult to see why
bonus. I was brought up in a small fishing village
in Ireland, so being near the sea is very important life is stressful in urban areas.
INT What about those who live in residential areas
to me. I’d hate to live in a city further inland.
in the suburbs, do they suffer from less stress
M I know what you mean, but I feei that way about than those in inner-city areas?
KAREN Not necessarily, you see the majority of
cities in general. Thev’re iust too crowded and
noisv. I much prefer the peace and quiet of the suburban residents travei into city centres
countryside to the noise poliution and stress of for work, entertainment, shopping, etc on
a regular, if not daily, basis. This means
cities. I left my childhood home - a littie village -
that thev are iust as exoosed to the factors
when I was twenty because there just wasn’t
causina urban stress as those who live in
any work there. I might have found a good job
inner-citv areas despite living in areas with
here in Brighton and everything, but I get really
better amenities and a hioher aualitv of life.
homesick here,
INT So what is the link between stress and mental
F Before I moved to Brighton I thought l’d be health?
stressed out all the time, you know, rushing from KAREN Well, past research has shown us that city-
dwellers are 21 percent more likely to suffer
one place to another. But in fact, the pace of life
is just right for me here. I feel l’ve got the best of from anxiety disorders like phobias and panic
both worids. The pecóle here are verv friendiv attacks than those in country areas. They are
too. And I like the fact that l’ve oot to know aiso almost 40 percent more likely to suffer
from severe mood swings. But the research
oeople here from all waiks of life.
that l ’m currently involved in has brouoht to
lioht some interestina new findinos about whv
C Now listen again and choose the best answer
this is the case. Our studies have shown that
(a, b or c) for questions 1-3 in B.
the brains of people living in cities actuallv
work in a different wav to those in rural areas.
D You wili hear a radio interview about the
effects of City living on health. For questions
Our tests showed that the part of the brain
that Controls the emotions and anxiety - the
1-6, choose the best answer (a, b or c).
amygdaia - is overstimulated in city-dweilers.
INT And now let me introduce my next guest, This is due to their senses constantly being
psychologist Karen Black, who’s currently bombarded with information. We beiieve
doing research into how living in big cities can that this overstimulation is responsible for
affect our mental health. Karen, why is there a increased mental health problems.
need for this kind of research? INT In what way can these studies help those
KAREN Well, it’s estimated that bv the vear 2050. living in the cities?
around 70 percent of the worid’s oopulation KAREN Firstiy, those responsible for citv plannina
will be permanentiv resident in urban areas. should take the results into consideration
People are attracted to the bright lights of big when desianino cities. Recognising that
cities for various reasons. For some, it’s a current city design can negatively affect
conscious decisión based on certain lifestyle mental health is the first step. The next step
choices; the promise of a prestigióos job with is to use this knowledge to redesign cities so
a high salary, improved health care Systems that they become more functional and better
and schools, as well as easier access to places to live in. But that on its own isn’t
entertainment and cultural facilities. Sadly, enough. We aiso need to see improved health
for others, it’s a matter of necessity. Lack of care facilities for those suffering from poor
employment opportunities in rural areas leave mental health in cities.
a great number of people with no choice but
to head for cities in the hope of finding a job
of any description in order to survive. But
Unit 5 Tied to Technology
whatever the reason, there’s no doubt that Listening
those who live in the citv experience hioher A Listen to the two conversations and draw
leveis of stress than those in rural areas. pictures that could relate to the questions
INT What can this be put down to? that foliow them in the boxes below.

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1 4
w Your eyes look awfully red. Have vou been M Come on! We’re going to miss the start of the sci-
plavinq with vour aame consolé all afternoon? fi movie. It starts at ten to nine.
M No, l’ve been sending text messages on my cell W What’s the big rush? It’s oniv 7.45.
phone. The screen’s so dark it gives me eye M Yeah, but we need to catch the eight o’clock train
strain. to get downtown in time.
W Reading the news off the Computer screen won’t N What time is it now?
do you any good either.
N What does the woman think the man has 5
been doing? W I saw a great sewing machine at the store today.
I might get it for Mom for her sixtieth birthday.
2 M I’m aettina her a cell ohone because I can never
M Do you fancy going to the Computer fair on reach her when I need her.
Saturday? It’s the opening day. W I usuaily leave a message on her answering
W Yeah, why not? Oh, hold on! I forgot Aunt machine when she’s out. She always gets back
Maggie’s coming on Saturday. It’ll have to be to me right away.
Sundav. N What will the man buy?
M No probiem. I’ll pick up the tickets on the way
home from work on Friday. 6
N When is Aunt Maggie visiting? M i can’t get this device to work. I’ve tried oressina
the button several times.
C Now listen to the conversations agaín. Gírele W You need to pulí the lever down first.
the correct letter (a, b or c) in A. M OK, let’s see. That’s no good. The lever’s stuck.
W You’ll need to unscrew the front part then.
You will hear eight short conversations. N What did the man do first?
After each conversation, you will be asked a
questíon about what you heard. The answer 7
cholees are shown as pictures (a, b and c). W Have you seen that Information pack they sent us
Gírele the letter of the correct answer. You for recycling household appliances?
hear each conversation oniy once. M I left it on the bookshelf above the CD player.
Isn t it still there?
1 W No, I Dut it on mv desk next to the Computer
M Have you seen that huge box sitting in reception? earlier. But it’s not there anymore.
It must be a new fridae M Oh, there it is on top of the printer! The cleaner
W Actually, it’s the new vending machine they must have moved it.
promised us. N Where did the woman put the information
M Pity, because we really need a fridge. The oíd pack?
one’s broken.
W That reminds me, i need to arrange for my 8
washing machine at home to be repaired. M Did you hear about the fire at the recycling plant?
N What does the man think is in the box? I wouldn’t be surprised if it was due to a lightning
bolt during last night’s electric storm.
2 W I read about it Online this morning. Reporte sav it
M What’s wrong with this Computer? It keeps was caused bv soarks from a faultv hiah voltaae
shutting down every time I try to print out a cable.
document. M Well, at least it wasn’t arson.
W Have you tried switching it off, unplugging it and N What caused the fire?
plugging it back in again?
M I’ve done that twice already. Unit 6 Fun, Fun, Fun!
W If I were you, l’d consult the instruction manual.
N What should the man do? Listening
B Listen to these extraets and note down what
3 these points refer to.
M Hey, isn’t that man over there the guy who hosts
Crazy Inventions on Delta Channel? 1
W Who Keith Theroux? No, he’s got medium-iength Concert tickets for the July 17“’ and IS’” shows are due
blond hair, not short brown hair. to 00 on sale on Mav 28^. Those wishing to purchase
M He might have changed his styie. tickets are advised to do so early as promoters predict a
W But how do vou explain the olasses? Keith seil-out for both dates.
Theroux’s always boasting on the show about
how great his visión is!
N Who are they looking at?

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You can see some shows for as littie as eioht dollars.
I was originally inspired to take up golf when I saw a The most expansiva shows are fifteen. But there are
photo in an oíd newspaper of mv areat-arandfather several festival passes that you can parchase which
winning a local championship. But it wasn’t until I was offer huge discounts. For example, a twentv-show pass
given a book about golf for beginners and saw a póster costs a mere eiahtv dollars. That works out at four
for golf lessons on the same day that I thought this must dollars a show!
be a sign.
1 How often does the festival take place?
a once a year
I love sports, but l’d never do anything dangerous like b every five years
white-water rafting. Mv sister loves that kind of thina. c every ten years
thouah. In fact. she’s a keen kavaker. But not me, l’m d five times a year
more of a basketball man.
2 Who will be performing at the Showcase?
C Listen to the extracts again and circle the a oniy local performers
correcí answers, a, b or c in B to answer the b oniy local singers
questions that follow them. c performers from all over the worid
d musicians from different countries
1
N When will tickets become available to the 3 Why does the speaker mention African dance
public? troupes?
2 a to promote this particular act
N Where did the man see a photograph of his b to congratúlate this act on its performance
relativo? c to comment on the range of acts
3 performing at the festival
N What sport does the man’s sister do? d to interest people in African dances

D You will hear a broadcast from a youth 4 What won’t you see at the festival?
festival. After the broadcast, you will hear a dances
some questions about it. Choose the best b plays
answer to each question from the answer c concerts
choices. There are six questions about this d athletics
broadcast.
5 How much is normal entry to the cheapest
Good evening and a warm welcome to the S*
shows?
International Youth Festival. Tonight is the festival’s
a 4 dollars
Opening Showcase and we’re reporting live from the
b 8 dollars
Athletics Stadium, the venue for the event everv vean It
c 15 dollars
promises to be the biggest and best ever; ten fun-filled
d 20 dollars
days and nights of young performers from all corners of
the globe showing off their talents.
6 What costs eighty dollars?
Like every year, the festival kicks off with its Showcase.
a a pass for twenty shows
Now, at the Showcase, some of the top acts
b entry to the most expensive shows
participating in the festival are here to entertain us.
c several festival passes
Unfortunately, the festival has too many acts to appear
d a pass to all the shows
in one show, so we’ve chosen oniv home arown talent
for the Showcase. So, tonight spectators in the stadium,
and TV viewers and radio listeners at home will be Unit 7 Right or Wrong?
abie to watch and listen to local sinaers. dancers and Listening
musicians and get a sneak preview of what they’ll be
doing for the rest of the week. A Listen to these sentences and use the words
All Showcase performers and acts will be performing on below to say how the people are feeling.
other days. The festival catalogue has a comprehensiva
list of performances, as well as their venues, dates and Speaker 1
times. Look at all these broken shop Windows! It’s an absolute
There’s evervthina from African dance troupes to outraae.
Norweoian choirs. There’ll be theatre productions from
local schools as well as from students from some of the Speaker 2
most orestiaious academias of music and drama in the I couldn’t care less if he ends up in prison.
World. Events will be held throughout the City, not just
here at the athletics stadium. Speaker 3
Mv heart aoes out to the victims of violent crimes.

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Speaker 4 3 You hear a teenager taiking about a crime she
Guess what! I was given a ride in a pólice car at the witnessed. What did she NOT do?
open day yesterday! a stay with the victim
b catch the culprit
Speaker 5 c teli the pólice what happened
Oh. mv qoodness. it’s the pólice! I hope Jenny isn’t in
I mean, I was just waiking down the road thinking about
trouble aqain.
all the maths homework I had for the next day when
suddenly I heard screaming behind me. I turned round
Speaker 6
and this middie-aged lady was being mugged by a
Oh no. not another case! I thought we’d heard the last
masked man. He had grabbed her bag and hit her quite
one.
hard on the head. Luckily, I had my mobile on me, so I
calied the pólice and an ambulance. The poor woman
Speaker 7
was in a right State, so I stayed with her until help
Yuck! This celi is absolutelv filthv!
arrived. I even had to make a statement to the pólice. L
hope thev catch him: l’d hate to think that he’d get away
B Listen to the sentences again and write down
with something like that. By the time 1got home, I was in
words and phrases that helped you guess
no State to do my homework, I can tell you.
how the people feel. What eise helped you
decide?
4 You hear a youth worker taiking about
juvenile crimes. How does he feel about
C You will hear people taiking in seven
adolescente who break the Iaw?
situations. For questions 1-7, choose the best
a sympathetic
answer (a, b or c).
b angry
c indifferent
1 You will hear part of a lectura about dealing
with organised crime. What is the iecturer I suppose in areas like ours, it’s taken for granted
discussing? that adolescents are going to be involved with the
a co-operation between countries in pólice at some point. Mv heart reallv goes out to them
catching crimináis because most of these kids come from broken homes
b the difficulty in bringing international orfrom families who’ve had to live with long4erm
crimináis to justice unemplovment. Quite often their grandparents and
c the types of organised crime in different great-grandparents were aiso unemployed. So, thev’ve
parts of the world not reallv had a chance in life and to some extent thev’re
anqrv and reactinq aqainst a system which couldn’t care
Organised crime nowadavs is a verv comolicated and
less about them. They’re constantly treated as outsiders
widesoread phenomenon. It is no longer the work
by society at large. I guess leading a life of crime
of certain groups of people or gangs in a particular
becomes second nature to them.
geographical area. Instead. networks of organised
crimináis now opérate across nations and continents,
5 You hear two friends taiking about a
as well as in cvberspace. In this respect, it can be seen
neighbour who was found guilty of a crime.
as a product of globalisation. This makes it extremelv
How does the woman feel about the sentence
difficult for the authorities to deal with. With laws varying
given?
from country to country, as well as the added probiem
a It fitted the crime.
of distance, capturing those involved in organised crime
b It will make the criminal help the
can sometimes seem like an impossible task.
community.
c It won’t deter the criminal from future
2 You will hear a woman taiking to her son.
crimes.
Which crime has her son just committed?
a car jacking M Did you hear that Olivia Paterson was found
b armed robbery guilty of shoplifting last week?
c vandalism W No! I knew that she’d been arrestad, but I didn’t
know the court case had taken place. Did she get
I can’t believe you’ve broken the iaw again! Last time it
a prison sentence?
was graffiti, now it’s car iackina! When is it all going to
M No. Because it was her first offence they gave
end? Can’t you see you’re ruining your life? Your father
her a fine.
was right; we shouldn’t have let you hang around with
W A fine? Is that all? Thev could at least have given
Sam. With an armed robber in the famiiy, he’s hardiy
her community Service. That’d be more likely to
had a proper upbringing, has he? But you, you always
stop her doinq it again.
had the best of everything. I just don’t understand it.
Where did we go wrong?

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6 You hear a pólice officer taiking about a Speaker 1
special crime-prevention event. How will he Well, there are manv wavs we could make a difference
arrive at the park? rÍQht here in our own back aarden. Have vou seen
a by motorbike that póster for the oermaculture seminar at the end
b on horseback of Seotember? It looks pretty interesting. They’li be
c by helicopter showing participants various techniques for cultivating
land using methods like crop rotation so that valuadle
This year’s Bolton Against Crime Festival is going to
minarais and stuff aren’t overused or washed out with
be great. It’s going to be in Overton Park this time and
rainwater. And they’ll be concentrating on growing fruit,
l’m sure young people are going to love it. We’ve even
vegetables and herbs that are suitable to our particular
arranged for pólice cars, motorbikes, and vans used to
climate without the use of Chemical pesticidas. Just think
transport crimináis to and from prison to be on display.
of the benefits to the environment. and we’d be able to
Members of the public can even get a short ride in the
produce our own food. I’d sian up for it if I were vou.
vehicles. The chief is trying to get permission to land
one of the helicopters in the middie of the park, but that
Speaker 2
still needs clearance with health and safety. Mv división
Yes, but what you have to realise is that when the
will. of course. be ridina into the park and the public will
people of this town elected you to office it was because
have the chance to see our horses up cióse.
you promised to tackie green issues in our area. Not
oniv has no positive action been taken so far. but vour
7 You will hear a radio announcement about
administration has allowed our finest beach to become a
a trial verdict. What punishment has the
rubbish dump. It’s an absolute disorace. What happened
defendant NOT received in the past?
to the recvclina plant that citizens were promised befare
a fines
the elections? We haven’t even seen as much as a
b removal of Internet connection
recycling bin being put in place in the whole town. It’s
c a prison sentence
time you accepted your responsibilities and honoured
And next up, Lewisham man, Gary Cale was sentenced the promises that brought you to power in the first place.
to five years’ imprisonment for Computer hacking.
Twenty-one-year-oid Cale, who has ten previous Speaker 3
convictions for oniine fraud, was described by the judge We put in a bank of photovoltaic paneis on our land
on passing sentence as a menace to society. Due to his last year, and we’ve been amazed at the savings we’ve
criminal record. Cale was given the máximum prison made on our energy bilis. I know the initial outlay for
sentence available for this crime. The iudoe commented the equipment was quite high, but judging by how much
that since previous punishments such as fines and we’ve saved this year alone, it should pay for itself in
disablina Cale’s Internet connection had failed to make the future. And it’s really satisfying to know that we’re
him law-abiding, she had no choice but to remove his doing our bit for the environment by using solar energy.
freedom in this instance. But what I wanted to ask vou about was whether vou’re
aware of anv possible health concerns. I’m no exoert.
Unít 8 Environmental Affaírs but I was wondering if it’s 100% safe to Uve so cióse to
where electricitv is aenerated and stored.
Listening
B Listen to the statements and circle the correct Speaker 4
function. Now, I know we’ve been lying here a very long time and
nothing whatsoever has happened, but I promise you,
1 The workshoD oraanisers discouraae the use you are about to witness one of the most remarkabie
of Chemical fertilizers and will be suaaestina sights on Earth. The arassiands. which are the lion’s
environmentally-friendiy, organic alternatives. natural habitat, offer iust the camouflaae we need to aet
2 Don’t throw that plástic bao into the river under as cióse to these maanificent animáis as possible. It’ll
any circumstances! be dark soon so thev will start to hunt down the orev that
3 Mairi will chicken out of the clean-up-the-beach will make their next meal. Unlike other cats. lions work
day at the last minute, no doubt. in aroups called prides. Each pride hunts toaether and
4 l’d think aaain about buying an electric car if j the lions fan out in order to stop the prev aettina awav
were vou. from them. What is particularlv interesting is that it is the
5 It was me who reportad the neighbours for females who do the huntina. with the males oatrollina
cruelty to animáis. the area to offer securitv. Once the prev has been
cauoht. however. the male will take the ‘lion’s share' of
C You will hear five people taiking about the food.
environmental issues. Forquestions 1-5,
choose from the list A-F what each person is
doing. Use the letters oniy once. There is one
extra letter which you do not need to use.

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Speaker 5 D Listen to a TV broadeast about a careers
Well, it’s iust that l'm not sure that it’s such a aood fair. After the broadeast, you will hear some
idea to take the kids to the zoo. I understand what questions about it. Choose the best answer
you’re saying about zoos playing an important role in to each question from the answer choices.
protecting endangered species and everything. And that There are six questions about this broadeast.
it’s a chance for the kids to see animáis up cióse that
Good evening, and welcome to tonight’s show. Tonight
they’ve never seen before. But do we really want them
we’ll be discussing what visitors to this year’s careers
to see animáis in captivity, being kept in conditions that
fair can expect to see. The main taraet oroup is final-
have no relation to their natural habitat? No. I think vou
vear colleae students and recent araduates. But it’ll aiso
should reconsider the trip. The kids will be disappointed
appeal to the long-term unemployed who need advice
at first. but thev’ll understand whv it’s been cancelled if
about getting themseives back into the Jobs market.
vou point out to them whv thev shouldn’t ao.
AIso, people who’re looking to change Jobs attend the
fair. These employees may be dissatisfled with their
Unit 9 And what do you do? current position, looking for a promotion or interested in
Listening retraining and changing fieid altogether.
This vear promises to be the bioaest and best event to
B Now listen to the man speaking. Are the
date! Over 200 companies interested in takina on new
questions that you hear similar to the ones
staff have applied for a stand. That’s a 50% rise on last
you wrote in A? If so, in what way?
year when a total of 133 companies turned out. Visitors
I left colleae in 2007. but it wasn’t until two years later, should go round the stands focusing on companies
in 2009, that I landed my first real job. I got off to a they are more interested in. Apart from stands, there
good start and had oniy been there for a year when will aiso be taiks at certain times by careers officers and
I was prometed to head of sales. This was a hiohlv representativas of top companies participating in the fair.
responsible position where vou have to be able to Thev will be followed bv workshops designad to help
communicate effectivelv with other departments and job-hunters put together a professional CV and develop
clients. as well as have the couraae to take decisions essential interview skiiis, as well as discussions on the
without Consulting others when necessarv. I enjoyed this kind of behaviour expected in the workplace.
aspect of it and the constant contact with others. I could The fair is over four davs from Januarv 6 through
never have worked in the editorial department where so January 10. That’s Friday through Monday. Doors open
much time is spent on intricate detall, l’m just not patient 9.30 am and the last visitor will be allowed entrv at 8
enough for that sort of Job, I guess. pm. Doors cióse at 10 pm. Go as early as possible
But the hardest part about the job carne when I was because from noon on, it’ll be extremely crowded. Oh,
responsible for nominating employees for redundaney. and for those planning to spend all day at the fair, there
The company hadn’t been doing well for three years, will be various refreshment stands selling snacks and
so they had to reduce the workforce. In many ways, I drinks and a specially designated area for those who
think it’s easier to sack someone because he or she want to bring their own food to eat. Eatína and drinkina
has done something wrong and has been responsible is prohibited in the main exhibition area, however.
for getting the sack. But it’s a different matter with
redundancies. Anyway, I was iucky because a month 1 What kind of people does the fair appeal to
after redundancies were announced, a competitor most?
approached me and said thev had a vacanev. and was a students and those who have just finished
I interested. I jumped at the chance. It was even more their studies
convenient because it was on the outskirts of town. a b people who’ve been out of work for a
short bus ride away from my neighbourhood. Previously, iong time
I had to commute all the way into the town centre. c employees who aren’t satisfied with their
But what made a very good impression on me was current Jobs
that when I arrived for the interview, the owner showed d people looking for a career change
me round and introduced me to all mv ootential new
2 How many companies will participate in this
colleaaues. He even introduced me as ‘their next line
year’s fair?
manager'!
a 50
b 133
1 When did the man gradúate?
c 200
2 What qualitíes did the man not require for his
d more than 200
previous job?
3 Why did the man leave his previous Job? 3 What can visitors do after the taiks?
4 Where is the man’s new job? a hand out their CVs to employers
5 Who did the man not meet at the job interview b attend practical workshops
he mentions? c arrange job interviews
d discuss what they expect from a
C Listen again and circle the correct answer workplace
a, b, c or d in A.

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4 When does the fair begin? AHMET That’s right. Last autumn. mv form teacher
a January 4th announced that she was takina us all on a trio
b January 6th to WorIdSkills International. At first I thought
c January 8th ‘boring’ - l’d always found school trips really
d January 10th dull and could never see the point in them.
But I was trulv inspired bv the visit.
5 What happens at 8 pm?
INT in what way?
a The fair gets very busy.
AHMET Well, for a start it was an extremely well-
b No more visitors can gain entrance
organised event aimed at bringing young
to the fair.
people from all over the worid to compete in
c All visitors must ieave the fair.
skills competitions in national teams. It was
d Doors cióse.
kind of like the Oiympics and it even had
6 What can’t you do at the fair? spectacular opening and closing ceremonias.
a buy food WorIdSkills took place over four davs and
b bring food from home you had teams of construction trainees
c eat while waiking round stands doing things like brickiaying and plumbing;
d get a refreshment beauticians doing people’s hair and nails;
and even carers doing first aid. I guess I was
Unit 10 Learn to Learn! struck by the talent of these people. Thev all
seemed reallv motivated and committed to
Listening their tasks. I realised right there and then that
B Now you will hear the talk that the student I wanted to do something Creative with my
listened to. Listen and write the correct hands.
answers on the lines provided in A. INT So why floristry?
AHMET I don’t know really, by chance I suppose. As
WorIdSkills International is a remarkable event held
well as the competitions, they aiso had what
everv two vears. where vouna people from over 50
they called ‘Have a go’. You could trv vour
countries compete in vocational skills competitions.
hand at all sorts of thinas at stalls oraanised
The event dates back to 1950 when the first competition
bv lots of different comoanies. There was
took place in Spain with 12 contestants from Soain
some really wacky stuff like building your
and 12 from Portugal. The last event involved over
own bedroom burgiar alarm and chocolate
1,000 comoetitors and saw around 200,000 visitors
welding. There were huge crowds at most
pass through the doors of the ExCel London Exhibition
stands. The floristrv one was practicallv
and Conference Centre in the city’s Dockiands. Young
emptv. thouah. I went over to have a look
people competed in 46 skill areas ranging from cake
and before I knew it I was makina up a bridal
makina to spray-painting cars.
bouquet. It was great fun, and the trainer toid
me I was a natural.
C You will hear a radio interview with a
INT So what was the next step?
teenager. For questions 1-10, complete the
AHMET My teacher was dead impressed with the
sentences.
bouquet l’d made and suggested that maybe
INT In the studio today is London teenager, Ahmet I should become a florist. She was given
Khan, who’s here to tell us about how he information packs on gaining vocational
decided on his chosen vocational training skills and we worked through them in class
course. Ahmet. vou’ve |ust sianed up for throughout that term. I reckon it was the
a colleae course in floristrv. But you didn’t most important term l’ve ever had at school.
always have the ambition to work in this We did a lot of aroup activities discussina
particular fieid, did you? the vocational skills needed for all the
AHMET No, in fact, a few months ago I didn’t really oceupations we were interested in and how
know what I wanted to do when I left school. we could 00 about aettina them. I guess
I’ve alwavs hated sitting exams and I knew seeing how Jobs are really done and getting
that I didn’t have the brain to do something hands-on experience of them at WorIdSkills
academic. But everyone kept going on at me helped us all to figure out what we wanted
to make up my mind. I just feit there was a lot to do with our lives and made us realise it
of pressure on me to decide, but at the same was up to US to make sure we got the proper
time I wasn’t aettina anvthina in the wav of training.
useful. practical assistance to help me make INT An invaiuable lesson indeed. So would you
a cholee. attend WorIdSkills again?
INT But you attended an event that gave you a
brainwave.

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AHMET I can’t hide the fact that l’m holding out hopes ALEX Helio.
of being a competitor at a futura event. INT Alex, why would anyone want to house swap?
Of course, it’ll take a lot of hard work and ALEX It’s simple really; manv people Iike to
dedication, but l’m raring to go. I won’t make it travel reaulariv. but don't want to oav the
to the next event in 2013, but l’ve aot mv aves hiah Drices of holidav accommodation. So
set on the 2015 event. By that time, l’ll be wei! house swapping allows them to travel to
into my training ... the destinations of their dreams and stav in
someone else’s house for next to nothina
Unit 11 Wish you were here! while the other person stays in their house.
INT Is it really as simple as that, though? I mean,
Listening
how do swappers get in touch with one
B Listen to the following speakers and circle another?
the words that reflect what they say. ALEX That’s where House Swap International
comes in. Afew years ago, my brother and
I decided to set up a company which would
The last time I visitad the island, I was really let down. allow people to arrange swaps. For an annual
It had become run-down and the locáis obviously weren’t fee. members can advertise their home on our
interested in making the tourists happy. It’s such a shame website and browse the oroperties that other
because I used to love going there year after year. Some members from all over the worid have listed.
people were saying they wouldn’t go back again. It’ll At the moment there are over a thousand
certainlv be a lona while befare I ao back aaain. properties listed on the site. We encourage
our members to upioad recent photographs
of their home and inelude details Iike how
But the good thing was that I went straight up to the
many people can stay there. whether or not
check-in desk. There were no long queues to wait in
pets are welcome and how far it is from local
iike there usually are. Never have I had such a relaxina
amenities. Thev aiso fill in a chart alvina
iournev.
information about the local area such as aood
restaurante, museums and local siahts as well
There we were waiking along the beach in Phuket, as activities that are available in the región.
when, who do we run into but Bob and Maureen from That gives people a fuller oícture of a place
number 17! They were into their last week in Thailand. thev might be interested in visitina. without
You know what great company they are, so we had having to research various websites.
an absolutelv fantastic time with them for a few davs. INT So, say i’ve browsed the properties and
Overall. it was a holidav to remember. but it iust wasn’t l’ve picked out a home l’d be interested in
the same when thev left. swapping for my own for a few weeks, what’s
the next stage? Do I send the owner an email
4 or ring them up?
And when I stepped into the room, argh, I practically ALEX Oh no, you wouldn't have access to their
fainted. It was the filthiest hotel room vou could imagine. email address or phone number. Our
I couldn’t believe that they seriously expected us to members’ personal details remain confidential
sieep there. The sheets hadn’t been chanaed and there until an arrangement is made. At first.
were cockroaches evervwhere! I even saw a rat runnina members aet in touch with each other throuah
under the bed. the site’s secure messaaina svstem. That
way, members can communicate safely and
C You will hear part of a televisión programme easily so that they can arrange when their
about house swapping. For questions 1-7, house swap will take place and ask and
choose the best answer (a, b or c). answer any questions they might have about
the house and area they will be visiting.
INT And next up, those of you who’ve seen the film
INT What tips would you give those planning to
The Holiday m\l be familiar with the idea of house
swap their house?
swapping. In the film, two women who live on
ALEX It’s important that both sides are 100% happy
ODDOsite sides of the Atlantic have one thing in
with the deai. That’s why communication
common: failed relationships. In order to escape
from their Uves, the two women arranoe oniine to is the key to success. The more you are in
swap houses over Christmas. Amanda, played contact with the other owner before you arrive
by Cameron Diaz, suddenly finds herself in a at your destination, the more likely you are to
small cottage in Engiand, whereas Iris, played get what you’re looking for. A nice touch would
by Kate Winslet, is transportad to a luxury villa in be to stock the kitchen with essential supplies
Hollywood. Now, if that all seems a bit far-fetched, so that your guest feeis welcome. AIso, it's
you might be surprised to learn that house extremely important that your home is as
swapping is becoming more common these tidy and deán as possible for your guests,
and that at the end of your holiday, you leave
days. I’m joined in the studio byAlex Forsyth, the
founder of House Swap International. Alex ... the other person’s house as you found it.

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Finallv. vou will have to arranae for the kevs 5
to be collected in as convenient a wav as M Will you be back around six as usual?
possible. You might need the assistance of a W No, ril be back a littie earlier. Dr Bannock
friendiy neighbour, relative or friend to make changed our shifts around, so I’ll be off dutv at
sure that the keys are available when the ten after four.
holidaymakers arrive. M Great that means you can pick me up at a
INT Do members always expect a home similar to quarter before five and we can come home
their own? together.
ALEX Not always. It’s surorisina how different their N What time will the woman finish work
choices can be. People travel to different tonight?
places for different reasons and more often
than not they want something different to what 6
they have at home. For examole. the owner W If vou’re lookina for some oauze. trv the
of a luxurious villa with a pool in Malibu mioht first-aid kit.
be interested in a small fíat in central Paris M I already have.
in order to see the siahts. So you see, all W Oh, there it is, next to the painkillers.
sorts of tastes are catered for on our site, and N What couldn’t the man find?
there’s plenty to choose from ...
7
M Jade’s temperatura has gone up again. It’s 39.5.
U n it1 2 F itfo r Life
it was 38 earlier.
Listening W Did you give her anything for it?
D You will hear eight short conversations. M I’ll do that now. Hopefully, it won’t go up to 40.
After each conversation, you will be asked a N What is the girl’s temperature now?
question about what you heard. The answer
choices are shown as pictures (a, b and c). 8
Circle the letter of the correct answer. You W What’s for lunch?
hear each conversation oniy once. M Well, you can choose between a healthy green
salad and fresh fish, meat and vegetables
1 or Soup.
M That’s a bad burn on your arm. W it’s too hot for the soup, and I had meat
W I know. I scalded myself with some hot water vesterdav. Salad and fish it is then.
earlier. I ran it under the tap and put some ice on N What did the woman eat the previous day?
it, but it’s still really red.
M Mavbe vou should apolv some cream to it. Speaking
N What hasn’t the woman already done? B Listen to these students carrying out a
speaking task and answer the questions.
2
M What would you like for breakfast? I’m havina B What is your probiem?
cereal and milk. Do you want some? G To decide what to build on waste ground.
W No, thanks. I’m allergic to dairy products. B What are the options?
M So that rules out cheese on toast then. G To choose between building a football stadium or
W Actually, l’m not that hungry. I'll skip breakfast a health spa.
and just have some tea. B What are the advantages of each option?
N What is the man having for breakfast? G The football stadium will be popular with football
fans, but it won’t be popular with some other
3 people.
W Are you going out? Can you pick up some things B What are the disadvantages of each option?
from the pharmacy? G The football stadium will oniy be good for some
M Sure. Have you run out of cough syrup? people. The health spa will be expensive to use.
W No, l’ve got plenty of that. What I need is a new B I think you should choose the football stadium
thermometer. I broke the oíd one. Oh, and can because it will be more popular.
vou aet me some oaper tissues?
N What will the man buy? C Now listen to these students taiking and
answer the questions.
4
M You look all hot and sweaty, have you been G What is your probiem?
running? B Well, I am a member of the school health and
W No. I’ve just waiked up tweive fliahts of stairs. fitness club and I need some help deciding which
M Oh no, don’t tell me the elevator’s out of order activity to suggest to the club for next term. I just
again? can’t make up my mind.
N Why is the woman hot?

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G What are your options?
B Well, I have to choose between having a sports
day and inviting a famous chef to taik about good
nutrition.
G I see. Weil, what are the advantages of both
options?
B One benefit of the sports day is that it would
encourage all students to get involved in a sport,
aiso it would be a fun event for the students. The
advantages of inviting a famous chef are that
students at our school really need proper advice
about their diet and aiso they would love having a
celebrity in the school.
G So they both have advantages. What about the
disadvantages of both options?
B Well, the drawback of the sports day is that some
students don’t want to join in competitiva sports.
On the other hand, inviting the chef might be a
bad idea because it might cost too much money.
G If I were you, l’d suggest the sports day as it will
benefit the students directly and will create a
speciai day for them. You could always suggest
that some non-competitive sports like Tai Chi
be included for the students who don’t like
competitive sports I wouldn’t invite the chef as I
think the students won’t benefit enough from it as
they will be more interested in meeting the chef
than listening to what he has to say, so it might
be a Waste of money.

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