Audio script

Skills Test 1
[Track 1]

Tom: How was Wildlife Adventure Camp, Laura?

Laura: Awesome! I went with some teenagers from my Saturday morning wildlife club. But none of my friends
from school were there – that was sad. And my brother wanted to come, but he was ill.

Tom: Oh, dear. So how did you get to the camp?

Laura: It was about an hour away by coach, and then we cycled through the forest. But then we parked our
bikes nearby and walked to the camp – the trees were so thick. That was great!

Tom: What about the weather? It was windy here.

Laura: Really? No, the sky was grey, and I really didn’t want to get wet! But it was OK – it was dry, and the
wind wasn’t blowing the trees at all when we got there.

Tom: What did you do during the day?

Laura: Well, we had jobs to do. Some people looked for unusual plants to draw. I helped build a shelter for
watching birds. That was amazing. Then other people went to look for wild animals.

Tom: And what did you see?

Laura: Well, I read about bats on my tablet. It said they usually come out and fly around at sunset. But we
didn’t see any! But we found some unusual spiders – look, here’s a photo.

Tom: Ugh.... very nice! So did you cook together in the evenings?

Laura: Well, while the adults were cooking, different people played music for us. That was cool! And the food
tasted great. Then we were tired, so we prepared our beds, but we didn’t sleep until midnight – too
busy talking!

Skills Test 2
[Track 2]

Alice: George, have you heard about Luke Granger? He’s joined the national swimming team!

George: Wow! That’s amazing! I don’t really know him that well. So he’s going to be famous!

Alice: Well, he’ll need to win lots of races first!

George: You’re right – and he’ll meet lots of top swimmers. I don’t think I’d enjoy all that, though.

Alice: Oh? Anyway, I had no idea that Luke was such a good swimmer. I mean, aren’t there better swimmers
than him in the school?

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George: No! No-one else can swim as fast or as far as him! Have you ever watched him?

Alice: No, but if he’s on TV soon, I will! Anyway, what about school?

George: Oh, they’ll get a private teacher for him.

Alice: Really? Ooh, I’d like that! And will he become rich because he’s in the team?

George: I don’t know. But he’ll need to train hard if he wants to do well. But then he does that already at school,
so he’ll be fine.

Alice: Mm – but I think he’ll be sad to be away from his family, in another country.

George: Yes, I know. I don’t think he’ll like going abroad and leaving them behind.

Alice: No. Anyway, I’m going to do more swimming training. I’m sure I’ll get into the team that way!

George: Well,... I just know I’m not good enough, so the coach will never choose me!

Skills Test 3
[Track 3]

Presenter: Hello! Today on our programme about crime, I’m talking to Maisie. Her aunt’s house was burgled
not long ago. Maisie, tell us about where your aunt lives.

Maisie: Well, Auntie Sheila’s got a house in town. It’s not big, but it’s got a large garden at the back, and
it’s surrounded by tall trees all around it, so you can’t really see it from the road. But she hasn’t got
anything valuable inside.

Presenter: Where was your aunt when it happened?

Maisie: Well, that afternoon, she had lunch in a café with my cousins Jake and Steven – both in their 20s.
Then they went to the cinema together, and then went home.

Presenter: And what did they find when they got home?

Maisie: Oh, as soon as they got home, they saw there was a light in the house – in the daytime! But they’d
realised something was wrong as soon as they saw the front door. They’d locked it, but it was
open. The front gate was still closed, though.

Presenter: So what happened when they went inside?

Maisie: Well, they went upstairs, to Jake’s room first. His tablet was missing, although the burglar hadn’t
found his watch. It was in his drawer. And a phone was missing from Steven’s room. But his
laptop was still in his cupboard.

Presenter: So did they call the police?

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Maisie: Yes. They thought the burglar just picked up a few things and then ran away. The postman goes
to the house in the afternoons, so maybe that frightened the burglar. Or maybe it was the dog next
door. It’s very noisy, and perhaps the burglar didn’t like that.

Presenter: So how did the burglar get in?

Maisie: Well, at the back of the house they found a ladder. The burglar climbed up it, broke the window
and got in. The burglar managed to break a chair as he climbed in, too – my aunt was sad about
that.

Presenter: Oh dear. Well, hopefully your cousins will get their things back soon.

Maisie: Well, in fact, the police have already found out who did it and got my cousins’ things back, so
that’s great!

Presenter: Amazing! Thanks for talking to us, Maisie!

End-of-Year Test
[Track 4]

Peter: Hi, Marie! Started your book project yet?

Marie: No, Peter – but we’ve got all holiday to do it, haven’t we?

Peter: Well, yes – but that’s only another week!

Marie: Oh, you’re right! Well, I’ve thought about what kind of book I can read for my report. I think I’m going to
read a crime story.

Peter: Really? I thought you didn’t like that kind of thing!

Marie: I don’t usually but I’ve got some great ones here that my grandmother gave me – all about clever
crimes.

Peter: Hmm... could be good. And I’ve got something interesting about young people describing places they’d
really like to live.

Marie: Really? Let’s see...Where would be my perfect place? Up a tree in a huge forest, I think.

Peter: Mm, that’d be lovely – until it rains! Then you wouldn’t enjoy it so much.

Marie: Maybe not. Anyway, what dream homes do people talk about? I guess they’re all by the beach, right?

Peter: That’s what you might expect. In fact, quite a few are in cities – they think anywhere else is just too
boring.

Marie: Really? Well, I can see what they mean – that’s better than the beach. Anyway, I thought you wanted
to read something about films – you’re always saying how much you enjoy reading the stories that
have ended up as films.

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Peter: Well, I started one book, all about sci-fi films but I gave up and changed – it was awful! I wanted to
read all about the special effects they used and stuff like that, but instead it was all about the history of
sci-fi and how it’s changed over the years.

Marie: Well, that doesn’t sound too bad! My dad’s got loads of old sci-fi films – he’s a real fan – and we sit and
watch together sometimes. The early ones are really funny!

Peter: Hm... well, I’ve got enough information for my report now, so I’m going to start writing. And you should
hurry up and get started, too!

Marie: Mm, maybe – but there’s a great film on TV tonight...

[Track 5]

One:
You hear a boy called Jack talking to his dad about what to do on Saturday.

Dad: So, Jack, what shall we do on Saturday? There’s a football match at the stadium, or we could watch
some swimming races.

Jack: Hm... The man on TV said the weather isn’t going to be good, Dad. And anyway, there’s a great match at
the rink.

Dad: Oh yes, ice hockey – you’re keen to take that up, aren’t you? Maybe we should watch that, then. I’m not
that bothered about the football, anyway – it’s just two local teams. I’ll see if I can get some tickets.

Jack: Great!

Two:
You hear two friends, Sarah and Anna, talking about a volleyball match.

Sarah: Have you got your volleyball kit ready for Tuesday, Anna? It’s the big match.

Anna: So? I’m not playing that day. That’s what the coach said, anyway.

Sarah: What? Well, that can’t be right. Your name’s on the list! Anyway, you’re a great player. We won’t win
unless you’re there!

Anna: Oh, well, maybe the coach changed her mind. She said I missed too many practice sessions and I
couldn’t play. Right, well – I’d better go and do some practice!

Three:
You hear two friends talking on the way to a football match.

Boy: Hurry up, Fran!

Girl: We don’t need to hurry – the match doesn’t start for ages – and we’re nearly there!

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Boy: Yes, but I need something to eat first – and I want to get a good seat. We won’t see properly if we don’t
sit near the front.

Girl: You’re right – so do you want a sandwich or something?

Boy: I always have burger and chips before matches, so I’m having that. How about you?

Girl: You’ve just had lunch!

Boy: That was hours ago – I’m hungry again!

Four:
You hear two friends talking while they’re watching a sports event.

Boy: OK, Lisa?

Girl: Yes, fine. This is a great story.

Boy: Is it....[watching the match. Cheers go up] Wow! Another point!

Girl: Really? I wasn’t watching – too busy reading on my tablet.

Boy: How can you, when the game’s so exciting?

Girl: Well, it is for you. I don’t really understand the rules, so it’s hard to follow what’s happening.

Boy: But if you look at the scoreboard, you’ll see who’s winning – and your brother got the ball in the net! What
a throw!

Girl: Really? OK, I suppose I should watch, then!

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