LISTENING SECTION - PART 1
SHORT CONVERSATIONS
Keys
Practice
1. What music will they have at the 3. Which sport will the boy do soon at
party? the center?
A. Guitar A. Waterskiing
B. Piano B. Diving
C. CDs C. Sailing
D. Cello D. Swimming
2. What color is Mary’s coat? 4. What time does the class start?
A. Yellow A. At 2 o’clock
B. Blue B. At 2:30
C. Brown C. At 3 o’clock
D. Black D. At 3:30
Scripts
Recording 1: What music will they have at the party?
Woman: Are you going to bring your guitar to the party?
Man: It's broken I'm afraid, but you can play the piano for us.
Woman: I'm not good enough. Let's just play your new CDs.
Man: All right. I'll bring the guitar another time.
Recording 2: What color is Mary’s coat?
Woman 1: Hi Mary. What’ve you bought?
Woman 2: This coat. Do you like it?
Woman 1: Yes. Yellow looks good on you.
Woman 2: Do you think I can use my blue bag with it?
Woman 1: Your brown one will look better.
Recording 3: Which sport will the boy do soon at the center?
Man: Have you been to the new water sports center yet?
Woman: Oh, yes. It's brilliant. There are two indoor pools: one for underwater
diving and one for swimming; and you can also have sailing lessons
on the lake.
Man: That's what I'm doing then next weekend actually. I was hoping to take
water skiing lessons but the leaflet says they're not starting those until
next year.
Recording 4: What time does the class start?
Man: Are you going to the English class this afternoon Susan?
Woman: Yes. It's at three o'clock, isn't it?
Man: Two o’clock. I've got to go to the dentist at half past two, so I can't go.
Woman: Don't worry I'll get the homework for you.
Exam focus
Which room will the woman stay What will the boy wear in the race?
in? o A. the short running trousers
o A. Room 6 o B. the short running trousers
o B. Room 23 with a hat
o C. Room 43 o C. the long running trousers
o D. Room 33 with a hat
o D. the long running trousers
Where do the boys decide to go? How does the man want his son to
o A. cinema help him?
o B. game store o A. clean the window
o C. park o B. drive him to town
o D. library o C. visit Mr. John
o D. carry the ladder back
Further practice
Recording 5 Recording 7
1. Why does the man change the room 1. Why does the boy need the long
for his guest? running trousers?
→ because she wants a quieter room → because it is cold
2. How many nights will the guest be 2. Where does he put the hat?
staying? → in his bag
→ 6 nights
Recording 6 Recording 8
1. How much free time do the boys 1. What is the boy going to do?
have? → meet his friends in town
→ 3 hours 2. What does his Dad want to do this
2. Why doesn’t the boy decide to go afternoon?
to the game shop? → clean the upstairs windows
→ He doesn’t have enough money.
Scripts
Recording 5: Which room will the woman's stay in?
Man: Here’s your key, Mrs. Hill. Your room is Number 43, up the stairs and
turn right.
Woman: Is it a quiet room?
Man: Well, it's quieter at the back of the hotel. Here, have this one if you
prefer.
Woman: Number 23, thanks. I'll need the room for six nights.
Recording 6: Where does the boys decide to go?
Man 1: So, we've got three hours. Shall we go skateboarding in the park?
What do you think?
Man 2: Well, there's the latest space film which is meant to be good;
or there's a new computer game shop which is just opened.
Man 1: Oh, well. I haven't got enough money to buy a new game anyway.
Let's go watch the film.
Man 2: OK. We can go skateboarding anytime.
Recording 7: What will the boy wear in the race?
Woman: Have you got everything for the race?
Man: Yes, I think so. I'll wear these long running trousers.
Woman: It's quite cold. Don’t you want your hat too?
Man: It's in my bag. I'll put it on later.
Recording 8: How does the man want his son to help him?
Man 1: Jamie, could you do something for me?
Man 2: Well, it depends what it is. I’m meeting my mates in town.
Man 1: I want to clean the upstairs windows this afternoon, but I lent the
ladder to John.
Could you come next door with me and help me carry it back?
I'll give you a lift into town afterwards if you like.
Man 2: Sure, Dad.