1.

Radio: This movie has been widely advertised as the big cinema event
of the autumn and it certainly has its positive aspects. For instance,
the photography is superb, particularly in the outdoor scenes, and the
soundtrack perfectly matches the setting and the content
throughout. Rather frequently, though, I lost track of the plot, as – I
suspect – did many others in the audience [1]. In fact, it was just as
well that all the leading actors put in such strong performances or I
would have lost interest long before the final third of the film, when the
tension – and with it the volume of the music – really starts to rise.
2.
Man: If a group of us travel together, we might be able to get
something off the standard rates for fares to other countries, because
it’s becoming impossible without some sort of discount [2].
Woman: There would have to be a lot off, the way prices are
going [2]. It’d be worth it, though, to see a bit of the world.
Man: I don’t know. There are lots of fun things you can do here in
summer, and you don’t add to global pollution by flying everywhere.
Woman: You can take a train, or a bus. Or even go by ship. None of
those leaves much of a carbon footprint.
3.
Woman: I often used to listen to that travel programme on the car
radio, and although apparently they once mentioned Dolphin Bay I
don’t recall it. So it wasn’t until last summer that I became aware of
the existence of that wonderful place thanks to a TV documentary [3],
following which I went to see it for myself. Since then I’ve discovered a
whole website about it, with lots of fantastic photos, a video of dolphin
families in the clear blue water, and links to blogs by other people who
love the place as much as I do.
4.
Woman: After I’d been waiting in the queue for ten minutes I thought
that while I was there I might as well also get some stamps for another
parcel I need to send quite soon, but then I realised I didn’t have any
cash on me. This one, the one I was actually there to pick up [4], had
been sent some time ago and delivered to my house yesterday, but as
there was no-one in they left a note saying it would be here from this
morning.
5.
Woman: It’s essential we ensure that no more hedges are cut down.
Man: I mentioned that at a council meeting, but someone from the
transport department said hedges prevented drivers from seeing other
vehicles approaching, which could cause accidents.
Woman: That’s just ridiculous, isn’t it?
Man: Yes, it is. And there are people who’ve moved here from the city
saying they don’t want the views from their country homes spoilt by
tall hedges.
Woman: They really don’t know how vital they are, how many species
depend on them as a place to live. And they would probably be the
first people to complain if some of those species started
disappearing [5]

Bài 3: Man: We are lucky to have in the studio today, Molly Taylor. Molly is arranging
an activity course for the summer holidays. Molly, this is the second year of the
course, isn’t it?

Molly: Yes, that’s right. The summer course operated for the first time last year for a
six week period from the middle of July until the end of August, the length of the
summer holidays. This year we’ll be holding the course again. We did think about
making the course longer this year and have a seven week course, as there are some
schools in the area which finish term a week earlier than other schools. In fact, the
two private schools in the town have eight week summer holidays. But in the end we
decided to keep to the same plan as last year.

Man: But, as I understand, last year’s summer activity course was not a complete
success, was it?

Molly: Well, there were a few problems, yes. We were actually very surprised last
year by the number of people interested in the course. We didn’t actually have
enough staff to look after all the children who wanted to attend, and we had to turn
people away. The weather also gave us some difficulties. There was such a lot of rain
that we couldn’t go outside as often as we wanted to, but had prepared for that. We
had art and music activities that the children could do indoors, so they weren’t left
with nothing to do.

Man: So, what activities can the children look forward to this year?

Molly: Well, once again we there will be art and music experts coming in who will
lead creative classes for the kids. We also considered providing some more exciting
adventure sports like rock climbing and caving. We decided not to, in the end,
because it would make the course a lot more expensive for parents. Instead, we’re
introducing some fun projects – things that the kids can prepare together and show
their parents what they have been doing. For example, we’re going to put on a talent
show and organise an American Night. I think it will be good fun for the kids, and
teach them good skills too.

Man: It sounds fun. So, can children come on the course for the whole summer?

Molly: Sure. Kids can come for the whole length of the course if they like. We’ve
done our best to keep prices low so that it’s not too expensive for children to attend
the course for as long as they want. There’ll be different things to do every week, so
the kids won’t be repeating the same activities over and over again. However, I don’t
expect many kids will come for the whole summer, as I’m sure they will all go away
with their parents for a week or two. We do, however, ask that children attend full
weeks, not just single days. It makes it easier for us to keep attendance records.

Man: The course is currently available for children aged eight to thirteen. Why is
that? Why don’t you allow older teenagers to come on your summer course?

Molly: It’s true, there really should be something for teenagers to do in the summer
holidays too. Few people organise activities for teenagers because they are seen as
difficult to please. They think they aren’t interested in anything except computers
and electronic games. I don’t think that’s true. I think they just don’t get the
opportunity to do the creative things they used to do when they were children, like
painting and team games. At the same time, I don’t think it’s fair to force teenagers
to spend their summer holidays with eight year olds. They shouldn’t have to feel
responsible for the little ones. They aren’t babysitters. In the future, when I have
found the right staff, I’d like to organise a separate summer course for teens too.

Man: So, if a child or a child’s parent is listening, and is interested in coming to your
summer activity course, what should they do?

Molly: They should go to my website, [Link] and print out an

application form. Send it in with a deposit as soon as possible, because the places
are going fast. You’ll need to tell us which weeks you are planning to attend straight
away, but you won’t need to choose your activities in advance. You can choose what
you want to do every Monday. We do need to know if the child has any special needs
regarding their diet.

Man: Thank you very much for coming to speak to us, Molly. I hope the summer
course is a success!