KEY TO SHORT EXTRACTS
c. at the hairdresser’s
b. decorating work
b. suspicious
c. the bride’s grandmother
b. in a restaurant
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Monday, 30 April 2012
Friday, 20 April 2012
SHORT EXTRACTS
You will her people talking in five different situations.
Choose the best answer for each question.
1. You will hear an employee talking to a customer. Where are they?
a. at the dentist’s b. at the dressmaker’s c. at the hairdresser’s
2. You will hear a man talking to someone who is going to do some work at his house. What are they discussing?
a. electrical work b. decorating work c. carpentry work
3. You will hear someone making enquiries at a garage. How does the customer feel?
a. disappointed b. suspicious c. angry
4. You will hear two people talking about a wedding. Who is the woman you hear talking?
a. the bride b. the bride’s mother c. the bride’s grandmother
5. You will hear someone talking to a new employee. Where is she working?
a. in a shop b. in a restaurant c. in someone’s house
KEY TO OFFICE ROMANCES
(1) _marriage / weddings_.
(2) _the Manchester branck_
(3) _friendship/s_.
(4) __a bar or a disco_.
(5) _her client__.
(6) _have an argument_.
(7) __to resign / to leave_.
(8) _don’t say anything_.
(9) _work suffered_
(10) __don’t concentrate_
Choose the best answer for each question.
1. You will hear an employee talking to a customer. Where are they?
a. at the dentist’s b. at the dressmaker’s c. at the hairdresser’s
2. You will hear a man talking to someone who is going to do some work at his house. What are they discussing?
a. electrical work b. decorating work c. carpentry work
3. You will hear someone making enquiries at a garage. How does the customer feel?
a. disappointed b. suspicious c. angry
4. You will hear two people talking about a wedding. Who is the woman you hear talking?
a. the bride b. the bride’s mother c. the bride’s grandmother
5. You will hear someone talking to a new employee. Where is she working?
a. in a shop b. in a restaurant c. in someone’s house
KEY TO OFFICE ROMANCES
(1) _marriage / weddings_.
(2) _the Manchester branck_
(3) _friendship/s_.
(4) __a bar or a disco_.
(5) _her client__.
(6) _have an argument_.
(7) __to resign / to leave_.
(8) _don’t say anything_.
(9) _work suffered_
(10) __don’t concentrate_
Friday, 13 April 2012
OFFICE ROMANCES
You will hear part of a radio interview on the topic of office romances.
For questions 1-10 complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
More than 50% of office romances result in (1) ____________________.
Lorna Telford manages (2) ____________________ of the Recruitment Consultant Company.
Most office romances begin as (3) ____________________.
John thinks it is more difficult to meet people in (4) ____________________.
Lorna admits that her husband used to be (5) ____________________.
John thinks there may be problems if couples who work together (6) ____________________.
Lots of women with partners at work decide (7) ____________________.
Although managers do not like office romances, they usually (8) ____________________.
Colleagues felt that (9) ____________________ as a result of office romances.
Linda feels that people in love (10) ____________________ on their work.
KEY TO
1C HEALTH PROBLEMS
T F F T F F T.
For questions 1-10 complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
More than 50% of office romances result in (1) ____________________.
Lorna Telford manages (2) ____________________ of the Recruitment Consultant Company.
Most office romances begin as (3) ____________________.
John thinks it is more difficult to meet people in (4) ____________________.
Lorna admits that her husband used to be (5) ____________________.
John thinks there may be problems if couples who work together (6) ____________________.
Lots of women with partners at work decide (7) ____________________.
Although managers do not like office romances, they usually (8) ____________________.
Colleagues felt that (9) ____________________ as a result of office romances.
Linda feels that people in love (10) ____________________ on their work.
KEY TO
1C HEALTH PROBLEMS
T F F T F F T.
Friday, 30 March 2012
HEALTH PROBLEMS
You will hear a phone conversation between two friends.
Decide whether the statements are True or False. Correct the False ones.
1. Jenny is sorry that Sue didn’t go with her.
2. Jenny bought some sunscreen before she left.
3. Jenny forgot to buy sunscreen when she arrived.
4. Jenny stayed on the beach for longer than she had intended.
5. Jenny was unable to go back to the beach but found lots of other things to do.
6. Jenny read books all day in the hotel.
7. Jenny doesn’t even have a suntan.
KEY TO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PAUL: London – Scotland – Student – Travelling – work in third world countries – French and Spanish at evening classes – take up a third language
CATHERINE: Leeds – Leeds – Student – Art, design and technology – work as a designer – learning to drive – take test as soon as possible
Decide whether the statements are True or False. Correct the False ones.
1. Jenny is sorry that Sue didn’t go with her.
2. Jenny bought some sunscreen before she left.
3. Jenny forgot to buy sunscreen when she arrived.
4. Jenny stayed on the beach for longer than she had intended.
5. Jenny was unable to go back to the beach but found lots of other things to do.
6. Jenny read books all day in the hotel.
7. Jenny doesn’t even have a suntan.
KEY TO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PAUL: London – Scotland – Student – Travelling – work in third world countries – French and Spanish at evening classes – take up a third language
CATHERINE: Leeds – Leeds – Student – Art, design and technology – work as a designer – learning to drive – take test as soon as possible
Friday, 23 March 2012
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Listen to two people talking about themselves.
Complete the information in the grid.
PAUL AND CATHERINE
Place of birth
Place of residence
Occupation
Hobby/Favourite subject
Ambition
Current project
Intention
KEY TO PERSONALITY
(1) __home loving__
(2) ___practical__
(3) __successful_
(4) __lively__
(5) __bossy__ and (6) ___selfish__
7) ___friendliness__
(8) __independent__
(9) __sociable__ , ___warm_
10) __easy-going__
(11) ___vain___
Listen to two people talking about themselves.
Complete the information in the grid.
PAUL AND CATHERINE
Place of birth
Place of residence
Occupation
Hobby/Favourite subject
Ambition
Current project
Intention
KEY TO PERSONALITY
(1) __home loving__
(2) ___practical__
(3) __successful_
(4) __lively__
(5) __bossy__ and (6) ___selfish__
7) ___friendliness__
(8) __independent__
(9) __sociable__ , ___warm_
10) __easy-going__
(11) ___vain___
Friday, 16 March 2012
PERSONALITY
PERSONALITY
You will hear a radio discussion about faces. Complete the notes with a word or short phrase.
Round Face lazy
(1) ____________________ attitude
Square Face (2) ____________________ and reliable
Rectangular Face lucky
good leaders
(3) ____________________
Large Ears (4) ____________________ and enthusiastic
Sticking-out Ears (5) ____________________ and (6) _________________
difficult to get on with
Big Eyes (7) ____________________
Thick Eyebrows good leaders
Strong and (8) _____________________
Full Lips & Wide Smile (9) ________________ , ______________ charming and popular
Large Full Nose (10) _________________, artistic and (11) ___________________
KEY to an interview with Dan Abrams
1) Man Down
2) Battle of the Sexes
3) cops, drivers, gamblers, spies, world leaders, beer tasters and managers.
4) credibility – a man (guy)
5) legal analyst
6) 3 – 2 – 4 – 1
1 c 2 b 3 a 4 a 5 c 6 c
You will hear a radio discussion about faces. Complete the notes with a word or short phrase.
Round Face lazy
(1) ____________________ attitude
Square Face (2) ____________________ and reliable
Rectangular Face lucky
good leaders
(3) ____________________
Large Ears (4) ____________________ and enthusiastic
Sticking-out Ears (5) ____________________ and (6) _________________
difficult to get on with
Big Eyes (7) ____________________
Thick Eyebrows good leaders
Strong and (8) _____________________
Full Lips & Wide Smile (9) ________________ , ______________ charming and popular
Large Full Nose (10) _________________, artistic and (11) ___________________
KEY to an interview with Dan Abrams
1) Man Down
2) Battle of the Sexes
3) cops, drivers, gamblers, spies, world leaders, beer tasters and managers.
4) credibility – a man (guy)
5) legal analyst
6) 3 – 2 – 4 – 1
1 c 2 b 3 a 4 a 5 c 6 c
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Ric Elias: 3 things I learned while my plane crashed
Watch Ric Elias talking about three things he learned while his plane crashed
Listen without reading the transcript and then check how much you understood.
Imagine a big explosion as you climb through 3,000 ft. Imagine a plane full of smoke. Imagine an engine going clack, clack, clack, clack, clack, clack, clack. It sounds scary. Well I had a unique seat that day. I was sitting in 1D. I was the only one who could talk to the flight attendants. So I looked at them right away, and they said, "No problem. We probably hit some birds." The pilot had already turned the plane around, and we weren't that far. You could see Manhattan. Two minutes later, three things happened at the same time. The pilot lines up the plane with the Hudson River. That's usually not the route. (Laughter) He turns off the engines. Now imagine being in a plane with no sound. And then he says three words -- the most unemotional three words I've ever heard. He says, "Brace for impact." I didn't have to talk to the flight attendant anymore. (Laughter) I could see in her eyes, it was terror. Life was over.
Now I want to share with you three things I learned about myself that day. I learned that it all changes in an instant. We have this bucket list, we have these things we want to do in life, and I thought about all the people I wanted to reach out to that I didn't, all the fences I wanted to mend, all the experiences I wanted to have and I never did. As I thought about that later on, I came up with a saying, which is, "I collect bad wines." Because if the wine is ready and the person is there, I'm opening it. I no longer want to postpone anything in life. And that urgency, that purpose, has really changed my life.
The second thing I learned that day -- and this is as we clear the George Washington Bridge, which was by not a lot -- I thought about, wow, I really feel one real regret. I've lived a good life. In my own humanity and mistakes, I've tried to get better at everything I tried. But in my humanity, I also allow my ego to get in. And I regretted the time I wasted on things that did not matter with people that matter. And I thought about my relationship with my wife, with my friends, with people. And after, as I reflected on that, I decided to eliminate negative energy from my life. It's not perfect, but it's a lot better. I've not had a fight with my wife in two years. It feels great. I no longer try to be right; I choose to be happy.
The third thing I learned -- and this is as your mental clock starts going, "15, 14, 13." You can see the water coming. I'm saying, "Please blow up." I don't want this thing to break in 20 pieces like you've seen in those documentaries. And as we're coming down, I had a sense of, wow, dying is not scary. It's almost like we've been preparing for it our whole lives. But it was very sad. I didn't want to go; I love my life. And that sadness really framed in one thought, which is, I only wish for one thing. I only wish I could see my kids grow up. About a month later, I was at a performance by my daughter -- first-grader, not much artistic talent ... ... yet. (Laughter) And I'm balling, I'm crying, like a little kid. And it made all the sense in the world to me. I realized at that point, by connecting those two dots, that the only thing that matters in my life is being a great dad. Above all, above all, the only goal I have in life is to be a good dad.
I was given the gift of a miracle, of not dying that day. I was given another gift, which was to be able to see into the future and come back and live differently. I challenge you guys that are flying today, imagine the same thing happens on your plane -- and please don't -- but imagine, and how would you change? What would you get done that you're waiting to get done because you think you'll be here forever? How would you change your relationships and the negative energy in them? And more than anything, are you being the best parent you can?
Thank you.
(Applause)
Listen without reading the transcript and then check how much you understood.
Imagine a big explosion as you climb through 3,000 ft. Imagine a plane full of smoke. Imagine an engine going clack, clack, clack, clack, clack, clack, clack. It sounds scary. Well I had a unique seat that day. I was sitting in 1D. I was the only one who could talk to the flight attendants. So I looked at them right away, and they said, "No problem. We probably hit some birds." The pilot had already turned the plane around, and we weren't that far. You could see Manhattan. Two minutes later, three things happened at the same time. The pilot lines up the plane with the Hudson River. That's usually not the route. (Laughter) He turns off the engines. Now imagine being in a plane with no sound. And then he says three words -- the most unemotional three words I've ever heard. He says, "Brace for impact." I didn't have to talk to the flight attendant anymore. (Laughter) I could see in her eyes, it was terror. Life was over.
Now I want to share with you three things I learned about myself that day. I learned that it all changes in an instant. We have this bucket list, we have these things we want to do in life, and I thought about all the people I wanted to reach out to that I didn't, all the fences I wanted to mend, all the experiences I wanted to have and I never did. As I thought about that later on, I came up with a saying, which is, "I collect bad wines." Because if the wine is ready and the person is there, I'm opening it. I no longer want to postpone anything in life. And that urgency, that purpose, has really changed my life.
The second thing I learned that day -- and this is as we clear the George Washington Bridge, which was by not a lot -- I thought about, wow, I really feel one real regret. I've lived a good life. In my own humanity and mistakes, I've tried to get better at everything I tried. But in my humanity, I also allow my ego to get in. And I regretted the time I wasted on things that did not matter with people that matter. And I thought about my relationship with my wife, with my friends, with people. And after, as I reflected on that, I decided to eliminate negative energy from my life. It's not perfect, but it's a lot better. I've not had a fight with my wife in two years. It feels great. I no longer try to be right; I choose to be happy.
The third thing I learned -- and this is as your mental clock starts going, "15, 14, 13." You can see the water coming. I'm saying, "Please blow up." I don't want this thing to break in 20 pieces like you've seen in those documentaries. And as we're coming down, I had a sense of, wow, dying is not scary. It's almost like we've been preparing for it our whole lives. But it was very sad. I didn't want to go; I love my life. And that sadness really framed in one thought, which is, I only wish for one thing. I only wish I could see my kids grow up. About a month later, I was at a performance by my daughter -- first-grader, not much artistic talent ... ... yet. (Laughter) And I'm balling, I'm crying, like a little kid. And it made all the sense in the world to me. I realized at that point, by connecting those two dots, that the only thing that matters in my life is being a great dad. Above all, above all, the only goal I have in life is to be a good dad.
I was given the gift of a miracle, of not dying that day. I was given another gift, which was to be able to see into the future and come back and live differently. I challenge you guys that are flying today, imagine the same thing happens on your plane -- and please don't -- but imagine, and how would you change? What would you get done that you're waiting to get done because you think you'll be here forever? How would you change your relationships and the negative energy in them? And more than anything, are you being the best parent you can?
Thank you.
(Applause)
Friday, 10 February 2012
ADVICE ON SECURITY
ADVICE ON SECURITY
Listen to two phone calls to a radio programme where a security expert is giving advice. Complete
First Caller
Items stolen? ________________(1) and jewellery.
Where from?_________________(2).
Expert’s suggestions? _____________________________(3)
and __________________________(4)
Second Caller
Items stolen? ____________________________________(5)
Where from?_____________________________________(6)
Expert’s suggestions? ____________________(7)
_______________________________(8)
_______________________________(9)
Listen to two phone calls to a radio programme where a security expert is giving advice. Complete
First Caller
Items stolen? ________________(1) and jewellery.
Where from?_________________(2).
Expert’s suggestions? _____________________________(3)
and __________________________(4)
Second Caller
Items stolen? ____________________________________(5)
Where from?_____________________________________(6)
Expert’s suggestions? ____________________(7)
_______________________________(8)
_______________________________(9)
Friday, 3 February 2012
COMPUTER HACKERS
COMPUTER HACKERS
You will part of a radio programme about a computer hacker, an amateur computer expert who breaks into computer systems.
Complete the sentences by writing a word or short phrase in each of the spaces 1.10.
Neil didn’t have (1) ___________________ when he left school.
He broke into computer systems using his (2) ___________________.
He didn’t intend (3) ___________________ the computer systems.
He was the first computer hacker to (4) ___________________.
Some computer hackers work in (5) ___________________.
Inspector James uses (6) ___________________ methods to catch hackers.
Neil used to leave joke messages for (7) ___________________.
His messages became nasty when he thought he’d been (8) ___________________.
He didn’t know that (9) ___________________ working alone got the messages.
Neil was surprised that he could beat such (10) ___________________ staff.
You will part of a radio programme about a computer hacker, an amateur computer expert who breaks into computer systems.
Complete the sentences by writing a word or short phrase in each of the spaces 1.10.
Neil didn’t have (1) ___________________ when he left school.
He broke into computer systems using his (2) ___________________.
He didn’t intend (3) ___________________ the computer systems.
He was the first computer hacker to (4) ___________________.
Some computer hackers work in (5) ___________________.
Inspector James uses (6) ___________________ methods to catch hackers.
Neil used to leave joke messages for (7) ___________________.
His messages became nasty when he thought he’d been (8) ___________________.
He didn’t know that (9) ___________________ working alone got the messages.
Neil was surprised that he could beat such (10) ___________________ staff.
Friday, 27 January 2012
RISKS AT HOME
RISKS AT HOME
Listen to the telephone conversation.
Choose the correct answer.
1. Mrs Platt is Mrs Grey’s
a) neighbour
b) social worker
c) relative
2. Mr Fields is Mrs Grey’s
a) friend
b) son
c) nephew
3. What is wrong with Mrs Grey’s sockets?
a) They are not safe
b) There are too few of them
c) They do not work properly
4. What is Mr Fields going to do?
a) Take Mrs Platt’s advice
b) Ask for his aunt’s opinion
c) Have some work done
5. How does Mr Fields feel about the phone call?
a) offended
b) embarrassed
c) both
Listen to the telephone conversation.
Choose the correct answer.
1. Mrs Platt is Mrs Grey’s
a) neighbour
b) social worker
c) relative
2. Mr Fields is Mrs Grey’s
a) friend
b) son
c) nephew
3. What is wrong with Mrs Grey’s sockets?
a) They are not safe
b) There are too few of them
c) They do not work properly
4. What is Mr Fields going to do?
a) Take Mrs Platt’s advice
b) Ask for his aunt’s opinion
c) Have some work done
5. How does Mr Fields feel about the phone call?
a) offended
b) embarrassed
c) both
Friday, 20 January 2012
REDUCE POLLUTION
POLLUTION
You will listen to part of a radio programme where people are giving their views on pollution.
Choose the best answer for each question.
1. Lidia
a) cannot drive
b) has decided not to use a car
c) never uses public transport
2. Les
a) doesn’t agree with Lidia
b) agrees with Lidia
c) thinks Lidia is silly
3. Les thinks public transport
a) is good in his city
b) is expensive for workers
c) should be improved
4. Gordon is asking for
a) a route for people with special needs
b) a bicycle lane
c) a new road
5. Mary suggests
a) cyclists shouldn’t be allowed on roads
b) cyclists don’t need a driving test
c) car drivers shouldn’t take a driving test
You will listen to part of a radio programme where people are giving their views on pollution.
Choose the best answer for each question.
1. Lidia
a) cannot drive
b) has decided not to use a car
c) never uses public transport
2. Les
a) doesn’t agree with Lidia
b) agrees with Lidia
c) thinks Lidia is silly
3. Les thinks public transport
a) is good in his city
b) is expensive for workers
c) should be improved
4. Gordon is asking for
a) a route for people with special needs
b) a bicycle lane
c) a new road
5. Mary suggests
a) cyclists shouldn’t be allowed on roads
b) cyclists don’t need a driving test
c) car drivers shouldn’t take a driving test
Friday, 13 January 2012
A BREAK - IN
A BREAK-IN
You will hear someone telling a police officer about a break-in at her home. Listen and complete the missing information on the form below.
DATE: 17th June TIME: 17.45
NAME: _________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________
Estimated time of offence: __________________________
Articles missing Value Identification
________________ _________ ___________________
________________ _________ ___________________
________________ _________
Damage to property: ____________________________________
You will hear someone telling a police officer about a break-in at her home. Listen and complete the missing information on the form below.
DATE: 17th June TIME: 17.45
NAME: _________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________
Estimated time of offence: __________________________
Articles missing Value Identification
________________ _________ ___________________
________________ _________ ___________________
________________ _________
Damage to property: ____________________________________
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
6 Minute English - Movie science
Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Wednesday. Each programme is six minutes long and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics.
This week:
Movie science - Callum and William discuss the topic of science in films. Should a good film have good science? They hear from scientist and writer Professor Sidney Perkowitz who outlines his views.
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
6 Minute English - Learning to drive
Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Wednesday. Each programme is six minutes long and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics.
This week:
Learning to drive - Callum and Kate discuss learning to drive and hear a report from Japan about how driving schools are having to change to survive in a climate of decreasing birth rates.
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
6 Minute English - Journey to Mars
Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Wednesday. Each programme is six minutes long and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics.
This week:
Journey to Mars - Callum and Kate learn about an experiment taking place in Moscow in which six men will spend 500 days together in an imitation spaceship. The experiment aims to simulate the routine for a group of astronauts on a journey to the planet Mars.
Sunday, 10 October 2010
6 Minute English - Science seals
Learn
and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the
BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in
English is published every Wednesday. Each programme is six minutes long
and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your
knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics.
This
week:
Callum and Kate discuss a project taking place in Antarctica in which
elephant seals are helping scientists to predict what might be going to
happen to Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
6 Minute English - Tiny monsters of the Highlands
Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Wednesday. Each programme is six minutes long and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics.
This week:
Tiny monsters of the Highlands - Callum and Finn discuss the Scottish Highlands and the 'tiny monsters' that live in the area and like to dine on tourists.
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
6 Minute English - Quarter-life crisis
Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Wednesday. Each programme is six minutes long and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics.
This week:
Quarter-life crisis - Callum and Kate learn about the expression "quarter-life crisis" and how it compares to the more well-known "mid-life crisis".
Are they the same thing or do the young have different crises to the middle-aged?
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
6 Minute English - Collecting football stickers
Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Wednesday. Each programme is six minutes long and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics.
This week:
Collecting football stickers Kate and Rosie discuss collecting things and in particular the current craze for collecting World Cup football stickers. Is this strictly a pastime for young children or is it suitable for adults too?
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
6 Minute English - Elizabethan banquet
Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Wednesday. Each programme is six minutes long and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics.
This week:
Elizabethan banquet In 1575, the love of Queen Elizabeth I's life put on a banquet of 300 desserts at his home in her honour. Recently, that banquet was recreated - but would all the desserts be suitable for modern tastes? Join Yvonne and Kate as they discuss some of the dishes on offer.
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