1 Lifestyle LISTENING FOCUS

Exam practice: Form-completion questions

Listening script 1.03

PRONUNCIATION FOCUS
Narrator: You will hear a telephone conversation between
Listening script 01 a doctor and a university student. Complete the form. Write
NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND / OR A NUMBER for
1 healthy /ˈhelθi / each answer.
healthy – healthy – healthy
2 active /ˈæktɪv / S = Student D = Doctor
active – active – active S: Hello! Is that the university medical centre?
3 comfortable / ˈkʌmfətəbəl / D: Hello. Yes, this is Doctor Helen Smith speaking. How can
comfortable – comfortable – comfortable I help you?
4 alternative / ɒlˈtɜːnətɪv / S: Oh, good morning. My name is Donna Thomas. I’m one of
alternative – alternative – alternative your patients.
5 lifestyle / ˈlaɪfstaɪl /
lifestyle – lifestyle – lifestyle D: Hi Donna. What can I do for you?
S: Well, it’s not a health matter as such. It’s more a bit of
lifestyle advice I’d like.
D: OK. Well, as you know, we’re not just here to write
SPEAKING FOCUS 1 prescriptions, so please tell me what you’d like to know.
S: I was wondering if you could advise me on how to
Listening script 02 maintain a balance between studying and relaxing with my
Narrator: Listen to two students answering the question: Do friends. I’m feeling a bit nervous and my life is so busy at the
you have an active social life? moment, and all I seem to do is study …
Student 1: I lead a really active social life. I’m often tired on D: OK. Are you sleeping well?
Sundays because I always go out with friends at the weekend S: No, not really … I do wake up every night.
and I usually go to bed quite late on Friday and Saturday
D: How many hours do you sleep at night? Just give me a
nights. During the week I have to get up early to go to school
general idea if you’re not sure.
but it’s ok because I’m used to it.
S: Well, … it’s hard to tell, but I’d say about 5. Well, no.
Student 2: I don’t have a busy social life. I prefer to stay
Probably 6, actually. I usually go to sleep quickly, but as I
at home and I normally study a lot during the week. In the
said earlier, I often wake up at night and start thinking about
evenings, I sometimes go out with my friends for a coffee and
things. Then I find it hard to get back to sleep.
a chat, but I’m not used to staying out late, so I’m usually the
first one to go home. D: You should be sleeping more than that. You should try to
get at least 7 or 8 hours' sleep a night. And what about the
weekends? Do you sleep more then?
S: Yes, but I frequently spend at least 8 hours studying.
That’s what I wanted to ask you. I like going out and relaxing
with my friends, but I’m worried my studies will suffer if I do
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Exam practice: Listening Part 2 EXAM FOCUS

Listening script 04 Part 2: Form completion and multiple-choice

questions
Narrator: You will hear a talk about health and fitness.
Speaker: Hello everybody. My name is Harriet and I work for
Listening script 05
the health and fitness division of the local authority. I’m going
to talk to you today about the new Get Fit, Stay Fit! programme Narrator: You will hear a man talking about playing computer
the government is running in local sports centres. I’m visiting all games and learning English. For questions 11 to 15, write NO
of the Secondary schools in the region to encourage you all to MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each
take part in the programme. Now, people say that I’m an expert answer.
in health and fitness, and that may be so as I have a degree Speaker: Hello everyone. Have you ever heard that young
in nutrition and sports science from the University of Sheffield, people shouldn’t waste their time playing computer games?
but the curious thing is that I’m not that fit really. I feel I can Especially when they’ve got homework or exams to prepare?
understand people when they tell me they are too lazy to spend Actually, for many English learners, the world of online
time making the effort to look after their diet and what they gaming gives them a lot of access to real English and to a
eat, and that doing exercise is tiring after working or studying community of people who all speak English, or use it as their
all day. Me too. It’s not easy but with small steps, we can all common language at least. It’s not just about developing
achieve better health and fitness. I’m particularly interested in speaking skills either. Games include instant messaging and
young people getting involved because these good habits will other forms of writing, such as chats and forums. For some
stay with you all your lives. OK, let’s get started, shall we? The time now, educators have been studying the effect of online
first thing is, if you haven’t done much exercise for a while, gaming on language learning, given how popular these
don’t try to run ten kilometres. You have to do things step by games have become. The question is, does playing computer
step, as I said before. Secondly, I always get asked what’s games in English have a positive effect on what happens
more effective: exercise or eating healthy food. But the answer in the classroom? Of course, some schools use games in
is more complicated than just focusing on one or the other. You the classroom too, but we’re interested in the ones that are
need to think about how much you exercise and what you eat played in young people’s free time because they choose
and drink. But that’s not all. You also need to think about how these themselves. Let’s start by thinking about student
much you sleep. Sleep is really important. Were you studying attitudes to gaming. They see it as a leisure activity and this
or doing homework until late last night? Some of you look a has an effect on motivation. It can be argued that engaging
bit sleepy so maybe you didn’t go to bed early enough! How games provide a meaningful context for learners to use
much should you sleep? You should try to get eight hours of English in an activity which they find enjoyable, rather than
sleep. And try not to sleep less than six hours. That should be a simply considering it a learning opportunity.
minimum. Otherwise, when you’re awake and tired, your body
produces a hormone that makes you want to eat. But if you’re
tired you may feel you don’t have the energy to prepare good Listening script 06
food and it’s tempting to eat snacks. These snacks are likely
to be fast food or processed food and they aren’t good for you. Narrator: You will hear a man talking about playing computer
So if you get more sleep you’ll be less likely to want to eat food games and learning English. For questions 16 to 20, choose
which is bad for you … the correct answer, A, B or C.
At the same time, gamers are immersed in English and need
to understand how to play the game and the instructions,
and of course, they need to communicate with the other
players to be successful in the game and achieve their goals.
In this sense, the enjoyable aspects, and the fact that the
game player has actively chosen to do this activity, may be
seen to affect how much English learning takes place. In
fact, research shows that gaming is productive for English
learners, and that this also can be seen in their classroom
performance. The game players practise a number of skills
while they are playing. We mentioned writing skills earlier
and they also speak to other gamers, often in an environment
with little time and where they need to react quickly. But
there are interactive listening skills too as many gamers
watch YouTube™ tutorial videos to learn how to play the
game better. So, what is the effect in the classroom of all
this gaming in English? Well, the studies show that learners
become more confident in English and improve in specific
language skills, such as listening for example, because they
hear a variety of different accents. So, if learners do some
gaming in English, it might actually help them.

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1 Workbook Listening script 02
Narrator: You will hear a talk about a running trip in the
mountains. Listen and choose the correct answers, A, B or C.
Speaker: Hi! Thanks for coming to the meeting. I’m going
to give you a few last-minute tips about what to bring on
LISTENING FOCUS our running trip next week. First, let’s talk about equipment.
Having the right equipment is essential for your comfort and
Listening script 01
safety reasons. We’ll be in the mountains so you will need
Narrator: You will hear a conversation about a local warm clothes as it will get cold in the evenings. However,
community centre. Complete the form. Write no more than we also want to travel as lightly as possible. You won’t need
one word and / or a number for each answer. to bring a tent or sleeping bag, for example, as we’ll stay
R = Receptionist C = Caller overnight in mountain shelters. Some of these facilities have
R: Good morning, Runnymead Community Centre. How can washing machines and dryers, so we can wash our clothes.
I help you? So, don’t bring too much. Don’t worry about getting food,
either. That’s included in the price. You also don’t need knives
C: Oh, hello! I read in the news that the centre had opened or forks. These will be provided by the guides and in the
again and new activities and courses are available ... shelters.
R: Yes, that’s right! We reopened just last week. Now for the most important piece of equipment – your
C: OK. Well, I’m trying to keep busy as I’ve finished my running shoes. There’s nothing worse than getting sore feet
summer exams and I have some free time. So, I was curious or cuts and bruises, especially if it happens on the first day!
about what is on offer. Don’t bring new running shoes as your feet won’t be used
R: We have a selection of sports and other activities for to them. You know the runners’ rule – change your trainers
recreation, plus more academic courses too. What are you gradually! So … bring your usual running shoes and make
interested in doing? sure they’re the most comfortable ones that you have, OK?
C: Well, I’m not sure. I’m open to a lot of things. What What else? Well, you need a small backpack – of course.
courses do you have for people who are about my age? I’m This will carry your clothes and other essential equipment,
18. such as sun cream and your mobile phone. Make sure the
backpack doesn’t weigh too much, however. You should try to
R: We have tutoring sessions in various subjects if you need
keep it around 3 to 4 kilos in total. Remember you can wash
some support for academic study.
your clothes and the trip only lasts days.
C: Actually, that would be useful. I need some help with
Finally, some of you have asked me about maps for the area.
mathematics for what I’m going to study next year …
You won’t need these as we’ll guide you … umm … let me
R: You should come in to register for the maths tutorials. We see. That’s about everything, I think … Any questions?
run the classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m.
C: That’s wonderful! I shall do that. Also, I’d like to know more
about the sports activities you offer.
R: We have badminton coaching on Saturday mornings from
SPEAKING FOCUS
10 a.m. Are you interested in that?
Listening script 03
C: No, I’m not really into badminton. Some of my friends and
I were thinking of taking up yoga or something similar. I don’t Candidate: Yes, I always seem to be engaged in some
suppose you have something like that? activity or other. Usually, it’s to do with my studies.
Sometimes I think about how nice it would be not having
R: You’re in luck. The yoga classes are on Mondays and anything to do. But I can’t sit at home on the internet all day.
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. The trainer is very experienced. I like meeting people and being involved in different things –
C: OK. In that case, I’d like to sign up for maths tutoring on plus, I’m used to it.
Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and yoga on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Do
you have places available?
R: Yes. There are places available … but the maths tutoring
is on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and the yoga on Wednesdays is at PRONUNCIATION FOCUS
6 p.m.
C: Oh, sorry. I mixed them up! Can I register on the phone or Listening script 04
do I have to go to the centre? Narrator: Listen and circle the words you hear.
R: You need to come in. Do you have the address? 1 Sales are expected to grow this year.
C: Yes, that’s no problem. It’s just a short bus ride. What are 2 I’ve always liked keeping fit. When I was younger, I used to
the opening hours? play tennis.
3 What activities do you like doing at the weekend?
R: The office is open from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. every day
4 Can you help me fix my bike?
except Sunday.
5 He’s unlike anyone else I know.
C: Brilliant! Thanks for all of your help. I’ll tell my friends too. 6 Petrol engines pollute the atmosphere.
See you soon! 7 What would you like? I’d like a coffee, please!
8 It’s important to look after yourself and lead a healthy
lifestyle.

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2 What the future holds Listening script 10
Narrator: Before you listen to the rest of the conversation,
you will have some time to look at Questions 5 to 8.
Now listen and answer Questions 5 to 8.
M = Male student F = Female student
SPEAKING FOCUS 1 F: Next year, we also have to do some work experience, like
an internship. Do you have to do that as well?
Listening script 07
M: What’s an internship?
Speaker: Yes, I think computers are learning so fast that
F: It’s the length of time you work for a company or
it will have an effect on the degree I choose to study at
organisation in order to get work experience. Normally, it’s
university. For example, some jobs might not exist when
quite short, like a month or a few months.
I graduate so I won’t choose something which might be
affected by that. M: Ok! Yes, we have to do that as well. It’s in the second
semester, sometime after Easter. We need to do interviews
in January and then we will be told which companies have
accepted us in March. There’s not a lot of time to organise it.
LISTENING FOCUS F: Right! Me too. I need to find a laboratory in town which will
take me on for two months. My assignments are connected
Listening script 08 with the work I do in the lab and there are practical projects
Speaker 1: Well, they’ve finally published next year’s full list as well.
of courses. There were a couple of things I couldn’t do last M: That’s good. It’s so important to do some practical work in
year because the timing clashed. But it’s all looking pretty science subjects. So it’s not all just theory. It makes it more
good this time. dynamic as well, I suppose. To see the reality of what you
Speaker 2: Yeah, I already know what I’ll do. I’m graduating studied.
at the end of next year, so I don’t actually have a lot of choice. F: Yes. I’m hoping to learn a lot from the experience. They will
give me full access to the lab so I can try out my experiments.
Listening script 09 M: I’m sure you will learn loads.
Narrator: Part 3. You will hear a conversation between two F: What kind of company would you like to do your work
university students about their courses. First, you will have experience in?
some time to look at Questions 1 to 4. M: Well, I’d like to gain more knowledge about marketing
Now listen and answer Questions 1 to 4. because I don’t know much about that and there are lots of
jobs in that area these days.
M = Male student F = Female student
F: I have a friend who works in marketing. She might be able
M: Well, they’ve finally published next year’s full list of
to help. Shall we go for a coffee and we can talk a bit more
courses. There were a couple of things I couldn’t do last year
about it?
because the timing clashed. But it’s all looking pretty good
this time. M: Yes, good idea. I could do with one to wake me up for my
next class, too!
F: Yeah, I already know what I’ll do. I’m graduating at the end
of next year, so I don’t actually have a lot of choice. My tutor
has told me what I have to do, so I’ve chosen biology as my
main subject. It was either that or physics and I find physics
too challenging. SPEAKING FOCUS 2
M: Oh, right. I’ve got two more years to go. It’s so hard to
choose. There are so many courses I’d love to do, but I have Listening script 11
to be realistic, I guess. I planned to do philosophy for my Speaker: I think there are many benefits to studying
main subject but I changed my mind. educational material on the internet. The costs are often lower
F: So, what did you choose in the end? than for courses where you need to go to a school or training
centre to study, and the quality has improved in recent years.
M: Well, I had doubts about the history and geography
But I also believe that students should be careful and check
modules, but I chose geography.
the reviews to make sure other students were happy with
F: Yeah, don’t take on too much. Remember that each year, what they learnt.
the course requirements get tougher and tougher. And you
have to choose your optional subjects too. What did you
choose for the optional modules?
M: I was thinking about computer science but I decided to try PRONUNCIATION FOCUS
a language, so I chose German. What about you?
F: For me, next year’s going to be the hardest yet, so Listening script 12
I wanted something lighter for the optional subject. So Narrator: Listen. Then listen again and repeat.
not chemistry, of course! As I’m doing a science degree, 1 Trying to ensure we prepare for our exams well is no easy task.
there’s not much that’s fun to study. I only had genetics and
2 Trying to ensure we prepare for our exams well is no easy task.
psychology to choose from. So, I went for psychology.
3 Trying to ensure we prepare for our exams well is no easy task.
M: Good choice! I think that could be quite interesting and
you can learn a lot about yourself and other people as well. 4 Trying to ensure we prepare for our exams well is no easy task.
5 Trying to ensure we prepare for our exams well is no easy task.

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2 Workbook Listening script 06
Narrator: You will hear a teacher talking to two students
about an exam. Listen and complete the sentences.
T = Teacher M = Male student F = Female student
LISTENING FOCUS T: Now, let’s talk about exam day and what you need to do.
Make sure you get everything ready in plenty of time. You
Listening script 05 shouldn’t leave it to the day before and suddenly realise
Narrator: You will hear a teacher talking to two students you don't know the way to the exam centre, or what you're
about an exam. What three exam study ideas does the supposed to bring.
teacher recommend? M: Yes, it’s on the other side of the city. I’ll plan a route using
T = Teacher M = Male student F = Female student my smartphone.
T: You’ve got your exam next week and I thought I’d ask how F: Me too. But I’ll download it so I can use it offline too. Just
your preparation is going. Do you need any help with study in case I run out of battery.
skills or any ideas to help you prepare for exam day?
T: Good idea! If I were you, I’d plan the route and journey
M: Yes, I must admit I’m feeling slightly stressed about it. It time and write down clear directions on paper. It’s a good
would be great if you could give us some advice for the exam. idea to work out how long it will take to get there and add
F: Me too, I think I know the syllabus as I worked pretty hard some extra time. You could also plan to travel to the exam
on that but you always feel a bit uncertain, don’t you? with friends or classmates, as long as you know they
T: Well, of course. I hope it’s not too late for my first piece of will be punctual. Also, you should check all the rules and
advice! But don’t leave revision until the last minute. Some requirements on the centre’s website.
students do well with last-minute cramming but most do not. M: What kinds of rules?
M: Yes, I did a study plan about six weeks ago, so I think that T: Well, for example, what you are allowed to bring into
part is OK. the exam room, such as pens, pencils or a highlighter. In
T: A study plan is very essential. addition, they usually ask all candidates to switch off their
F: So, you don’t recommend last-minute revision? mobile phones and leave them in a box at the front of the
room.
T: No, I’d suggest revising the key points the night before the
exam. But don’t sit up all night trying to stuff more information F: What about food and drink? The exam is quite long so we
into your head. It’s rarely effective. Instead, it would help if may need something for a snack, or some water.
you tried to get plenty of rest. T: Make sure you eat a good meal before the exam. I’m sure
M: Someone told me that drinking lots of coffee would help you won’t be allowed to bring food into the room. But they’ll
me to revise better. probably allow you to bring some bottled water in. Just don’t
T: I don’t advise doing that. It might upset your stomach and drink too much, as I said before.
keep you awake the night before the exam.
F: What about practising with old exam papers? I thought that
would be a good idea.
SPEAKING FOCUS
T: Well, I’m not sure about that. If I were you, I would look
through your past exam practice results and focus on the
Listening script 2.07
answers which you got wrong. I think you ought to do that
instead. Speaker: Personally, I don’t believe that will happen because
students need encouragement and motivation and I’m not
M: OK …
sure a computer can provide that. I reckon that we will learn
F: I’ll do that as well. by using a mix of different methods, with human teachers
T: One last thing. Many students like to drink lots of water on and some computer programmes, especially those that use
exam day to hydrate, but I think it’s not advisable actually, artificial intelligence.
because you may have to ask for breaks to go to the
bathroom and that will interrupt your concentration.

PRONUNCIATION FOCUS
Listening script 2.08
Narrator: Listen to the following sentence and identify two
places where you can hear an intrusive /w/ sound. You will
hear the sentence several times.
1 The students said the exam was so easy they were allowed
to go early.
2 The students said the exam was so easy they were allowed
to go early.
3 The students said the exam was so easy they were allowed
to go early.
4 The students said the exam was so easy they were allowed
to go early.
5 The students said the exam was so easy they were allowed
to go early.

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3 Unusual hobbies Listening script 15
Narrator: Before you listen to the rest of the talk, you will
have some time to look at Questions 6 to 10.
Now listen and answer Questions 6 to 10.
Speaker: Let’s move on to the second part of the talk. The
SPEAKING FOCUS 1
use of origami goes beyond art and leisure and it has been
used in various fields. In architecture, designs inspired by
Listening script 13 origami have been used to create original structures that
Speaker A: I’ve been reading a lot since I was twelve or can be folded and unfolded. Furthermore, there are medical
thirteen. I used to sit up at night reading until late. My parents devices which solve health problems. Robotics has also been
would tell me to go to bed. Now, I usually read more during influenced by origami, as folding patterns can be applied
the day. to create new robots. Moreover, origami is an excellent
Speaker B: Yes, I’ve had a weird hobby! When I was little, educational tool because it promotes creativity and critical
I used to collect bugs and keep them in jars. I don’t do that thinking. It encourages problem-solving and patience while
anymore, though! teaching students about geometry. Many schools globally
have origami on their mathematics and art curriculum,
Speaker C: Well, people here like to go to the cinema and to
with the objective of improving students’ skills. Today,
go out with their friends for a chat and a coffee. Also, they do
origami has become an exciting art form with exceptional
quite a lot of sport. Me too. I go running twice a week.
talents worldwide. Contemporary artists like Robert Lang,
Speaker D: I like doing sports. For instance, I play tennis at Akira Yoshizawa and Satoshi Kamiya have pushed the
weekends in a local sports club. I’m also in a band with some limits of origami with their creations. Their work inspires
friends, but we’re not very good at playing our instruments yet new generations of origami enthusiasts to explore and
as we’ve only just started. experiment with the art form. To sum up, origami combines
art, mathematics and creativity beautifully, getting people’s
attention across cultures and generations. Its uses continue
to expand, from technological advances to health practices.
LISTENING FOCUS 1 I hope this lecture has inspired you to appreciate the artistry
and science behind origami – and perhaps even try it
Listening script 14 yourself!
Narrator: Part 4. You will hear a talk about an ancient art
form called origami which consists of folding paper. First, you
will have some time to look at Questions 1 to 5.
SPEAKING FOCUS 2
Now listen and answer Questions 1 to 5.
Speaker: Good morning, everyone. Today, we’re going to Listening script 16
talk about the fascinating world of origami. What is origami? Speaker: I participated in an extraordinary activity called
Well, it comes from the Japanese words ori, meaning folding, balloon soccer. It was an amazing experience and it took
and kami, meaning paper. It is an old art form that has been place in a local park in my city last summer. I did it with
popular for centuries. We’re going to look at the art and a group of friends. It’s a sport that involves wearing giant
science behind origami, exploring its rich history, diverse balloons full of air that cover your body and head, leaving
uses and the mathematical concepts that make it possible. only the legs free. The game’s objective is to score goals,
I will begin by discussing the history of origami. It began in just like in football, but of course, you fall over a lot and
ancient China and later developed in Japan during the 6th bounce off the other players. When I saw the balloons, I was
century. It was initially used for religious ceremonies and excited and a bit nervous too, but as soon as I had put on the
gradually became a popular leisure activity. The first known balloon and entered the football field, I felt OK. When I started
book about origami was published in Japan in 1797, which running and bouncing off my friends and the other players,
shows its importance in Japanese culture. In the 19th century, it was just great fun. The game was silly as we all fell over
it became well-known internationally and transformed from while trying to kick the ball. The balloons make it challenging
a traditional craft to an official art form and educational tool. to keep your balance and you spend a lot of time lying on the
The main techniques were agreed at a conference in Japan grass. Overall, it was very entertaining. We even managed to
in 1910 and are still used today. They involve folding a single score a few goals! I will definitely do it again next summer as
sheet of paper to create detailed and beautiful designs. it was an enjoyable way to spend time with friends.
These techniques allow us to create various shapes, such
as animals, flowers and geometric figures, by folding paper.
Since 2000, origami has been an artistic and scientific activity,
involving concepts of mathematics and geometry, which play
a crucial role in origami design. Mathematics helps decide PRONUNCIATION FOCUS
how the paper is folded, enabling the creation of complex and
elegant origami models. Listening script 17
Narrator: Listen. Then listen and repeat.
1 you /juː/
you – you – you
2 see /siː/
see – see – see
3 cat /kæt/
cat – cat – cat
4 get /ɡet/
get – get – get

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Listening script 10
Speaker: You will hear the second part of a talk about
LISTENING FOCUS the Slow Food Movement. You have some time to look at
Questions 6 to 10.
Listening script 09 Now listen and answer Questions 1 to 6.
Narrator: You will hear a talk about the Slow Food Speaker: So, why should we get involved in the Slow Food
Movement. First, you have some time to look at Questions 1 Movement? Well, there are many benefits! Let's explore
to 5. a few. Firstly, Slow Food encourages us to choose fresh,
whole foods, which are better for our bodies. It helps us avoid
Now listen and answer Questions 1 to 5. processed and unhealthy fast-food options that can harm
Speaker: Good morning. Today, I'll be talking about the Slow our health in the long run. Secondly, Slow Food helps protect
Food Movement. Let's start with the basics. What is the Slow the environment by supporting green farming practices.
Food Movement? Well, it's a global movement that promotes It reduces pollution, supports the local environment, and
good, clean, and fair food. It's all about taking time to enjoy promotes responsible resource management. We all want
our meals, appreciating where our food comes from, and a cleaner and greener planet, don't we? Thirdly, the Slow
making better choices for our health and the environment. Food Movement brings people together. It enables stronger
The Slow Food Movement began in Italy in the late 1980s connections within our communities as we share meals
as a reaction to the rise of fast-food culture. People realised and celebrate our local food traditions. It's about creating
that they were missing out on the joys of traditional and local meaningful relationships and preserving culture. Now that
cooking. They wanted to reestablish the connection between you know the basics, you might be wondering how you can
food and community, so the Slow Food Movement was born. join the Slow Food Movement. Well, it's easier than you think!
Now, let's talk about the values of Slow Food. There are Start by cooking more meals at home. Try out new recipes
three main ones: good, clean and fair. Good food means using fresh ingredients and involve your family and friends in
delicious and healthy food. It encourages us to choose fresh, the cooking experience! It's a great way to bond and enjoy
seasonal ingredients and enjoy the flavours. Good food is the pleasures of slow cooking. Moreover, whenever possible,
also about having fun preparing and eating meals with family support local farmers and producers. Visit farmers' markets,
and friends. Clean food refers to food that is produced with buy directly from local farms and choose products made in
respect for the environment and with care for animals. It your region. By doing so, you're not only getting fresh and
also supports green farming practices. This means reducing delicious food, but you're also supporting your local economy.
harmful chemicals and protecting our planet for future Finally, spread the word about the Slow Food Movement!
generations. Fair food means that everyone working as part Share your experiences, recipes, and the importance of
of the food chain should be treated respectfully. It also fights good, clean, and fair food with others. To sum up, remember
for fair salaries and working conditions for farmers, producers that the Slow Food Movement is all about taking a moment
and food industry workers. Fair food is about creating a more to appreciate the joy of food and its beneficial impact on our
equal food system where everyone benefits. well-being. Thank you!

SPEAKING FOCUS PRONUNCIATION FOCUS

Listening script 11 Listening script 12
Speaker A: Yes, I’m going to Thailand in the summer. I’ve Narrator: Listen. Then listen and repeat.
never been there before and I think it will be exciting to see 1 few /fju:/
such a different culture to my own. I’m also planning to do few – few – few
some water sports while we are there.
2 she /ʃiː/
Speaker B: Yes, I’ve been somewhere that I reckon was she – she – she
special. I went to the island of Tenerife when I was little and
3 scan /skæn/
we went to see a volcano. I had never seen one before.
scan – scan – scan
Tenerife has beaches with black sand, too!
4 met /met/
met – met – met

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4 Fame Student: Perfect! Just one last question. What time does the
event start and end?
Organiser: The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. with registration.
The first speaker session will begin at 9:30 and the event will
finish at around 5:00 p.m., after which we will have a closing
SPEAKING FOCUS 1 ceremony.
Student: Thank you so much for all the information. I'm really
Listening script 18 excited about attending this event and learning from these
Examiner: Is there anyone well-known who you admire? experts.
Speaker: Oh, that's a good question. I've never really thought
about that before, but I guess I look up to Keanu Reeves,
the American actor. Everyone says he’s kind and nice and
Exam practice: Listening Part 2
doesn’t seem to be a celebrity who thinks he’s more important
than others. Listening script 20
Narrator: You will hear a tour guide giving a tour of a football
stadium. First, you will have some time to look at Questions
6 to 10.
LISTENING FOCUS
Now listen and answer Questions 6 to 10.
Exam practice: Listening Part 1 Tour Guide: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the A2
Stadium! My name is Alex and I'll be your tour guide today.
Listening script 19 We're currently standing right in the heart of the action – on
the pitch! Let's take a moment to feel the atmosphere. As you
Narrator: You will hear a telephone conversation between look around, you'll notice the impressive stands around the
a student and an organiser of a training event. First, you will pitch. They provide a home to thousands of football fans. The
have some time to look at Questions 1 to 5. stands are divided into different sections, each with its own
Now listen and answer Questions 1 to 5. unique atmosphere. The North Stand, in front of you, is full
of the most passionate supporters on match days. But the
Organiser: Hello, this is the CC event organiser speaking. A2 Stadium is for fans of all ages and so we have the family
How can I help you? section, to the right in the East Stand and not too far from the
Student: Hi, I'm interested in attending the event. I heard giant screen. If we look behind us towards the South Stand,
there will be speakers giving advice on creating social media you'll see the private boxes in the centre. These boxes offer a
content. Can you provide me with more information? stunning view of the pitch and are usually taken by business
Organiser: Absolutely! I'd be happy to help. The Content people. Their view is even better than the journalists in the
Creator event is a one-day conference happening on small press box on the other side of the stadium in the North
Saturday, August 12th, at the City Conference Centre. It aims Stand! At the same level as the giant screen, the press box
to provide valuable tips for individuals who want to improve still offers a good view – but it isn’t as good as the private
their skills. boxes in the South Stand. Now, let's turn our attention to that
side of the pitch again. On the north side, you'll find the two
Student: That sounds great! Who are the speakers at the
technical areas near the centre of the pitch. This is where
event? Can you tell me a bit about them?
the players and coaching staff make important decisions
Organiser: Certainly! We have an exciting group of industry during matches. Just imagine the pressure and excitement
experts and influencers who have achieved significant they must feel! It's fascinating to think about the emotions
success in the field of social media content creation. Our that happen here on match days. Let’s continue our journey
main speaker is Susie Arnold, who works in digital marketing through other parts of the stadium. On the left, near the West
and has a strong record of creating content strategies. We Stand, you can see the players' tunnel. We’re going to head
also have Tom Foreman, a popular Instagram™ influencer that way now so that we can access the conference room and
known for his amazing photography. Additionally, we have Jill then go outside the stadium and finish in the shop. Before
Mitchell, a YouTube™ personality who has developed a large we move on, take a moment to enjoy the view from the pitch.
following by giving make-up advice. These are just a few Feel the energy in this incredible place, where dreams are
examples of the range of speakers we have. made ...
Student: That's impressive! Will there be any interactive
sessions at the event?
Organiser: Yes! In addition to the speaker sessions, we
have interactive sessions scheduled throughout the day.
These will provide you with experience and practical advice
on various aspects of social media content creation, such
as photography techniques, video editing and strategies for
different social media platforms like Instagram™, YouTube™
and TikTok™. You'll have the opportunity to take part and
learn directly from experienced professionals.
Student: That's exactly what I was hoping for! How much
does it cost to attend the event – and how can I register?
Organiser: The registration fee for the event is 50 euros,
which includes access to all the sessions. To register, you can
visit our website at www.socialmediaevent.com and fill out the
registration form. Once your registration is complete, you'll
receive a confirmation email with further details.

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SPEAKING FOCUS 2 PRONUNCIATION FOCUS

Listening script 21 Listening script 17

Narrator: Listen. Then listen and repeat.
Student A: I’m studying digital marketing, so I get to see a
1 YouTuber™ /ˈju.tu:b.r/
lot of videos, especially those that get more than a million
YouTuber™ – YouTuber™ – YouTuber™
hits. I’m a fan of viral videos because you don’t have to be
famous, rich or particularly talented. Anybody can post a 2 influencer /ˈɪnfluənsər/
video and become famous in a week if they get lucky. Of influencer – influencer – influencer
course, it isn’t quite as easy as that! Hundreds of hours of 3 famous /ˈfeɪməs/
video are uploaded every minute and maybe only a few go famous – famous – famous
viral. 4 celebrity /səˈlebrəti/
Student B: Well, I just think viral videos are rubbish. I don’t celebrity – celebrity – celebrity
understand how anybody can believe a video of a cat fighting 5 follower /ˈfɒləʊər/
with its reflection in a mirror is funny and worth watching. I follower – follower – follower
wish people would value good-quality content more. I’d like
to see videos where people are showing their talent and are
genuinely entertaining or educating us. Perhaps these are the
videos that should go viral.
Student C: My favourite viral videos are the ones that make
you laugh. It’s usually because somebody does something a
bit stupid. For example, there’s a funny one of a girl walking
along in a shopping mall. She’s looking at her mobile and she
isn’t looking where she’s going. And then she trips over and
falls into a fountain.
Student D: I reckon if you wanted to produce a viral video,
firstly, it would need to be really short. The most successful
viral videos are probably only around three minutes long.
Secondly, it would need to reach people’s emotions. It could
be shocking, fun, amusing or even annoying, but viewers
should feel something. And, finally, you have to have a good
story. Maybe the ones with happy endings are the most
successful.

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4 Workbook Vinci. You may be wondering about social media stars or
influencers. Well, they change so fast! One who is famous
this year and has lots of viral videos might be forgotten about
next year. So, we don’t have any at the moment. Our next
stop will be the Royal Gallery, here on the left, next to the
LISTENING FOCUS museum shop. There you will find wax models of royals, such
as Queen Elizabeth I, King Louis XIV and Emperor Napoleon
Listening script 13 Bonaparte. After that, we shall continue past the stairs and
Narrator: You will hear a telephone conversation between a enter the Pop Star Zone in the corner of the building. There
teacher and a museum receptionist. First, you will have some we’ve got legendary music figures like Michael Jackson,
time to look at Questions 1 to 5. Madonna and Elvis Presley. You’ll be able to go and stand
Now listen and answer Questions 1 to 5. next to them and be a star for a moment. Then we’ll cross
the hall to the opposite side to see the Silver Screen. You´ll
Teacher: Good morning! I'm Ms. Johnson, a teacher from
be impressed by wax figures portraying famous actors and
Lincoln Elementary School. I'm interested in planning a
actresses from different periods. You can stand next to
school group visit to your wax museum. Could you give me
Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, among others.
some information?
After that, we shall move on to the Sports Legends Arena.
Receptionist: Good morning, Ms. Johnson. I'm Mr. We will need to go through the Hall of History again to get
Anderson, the receptionist. I'd be happy to help you. What there as it is just past the ticket office. You can admire the
would you like to know? wax sculptures of legendary sports stars like Muhammad Ali,
Teacher: Firstly, I’d like to know the admission prices for Serena Williams and Lionel Messi. Our tour will then take us
students and accompanying teachers. back through the Hall of History to reach the Criminal Corner
Receptionist: The admission price for students is $10 per at the opposite end, to the right of the cafeteria. This section
student. However, the teachers who are with them can enter shows you the darker side of history, with wax sculptures of
free of charge! famous criminals such as Al Capone, Jack the Ripper and
Bonnie and Clyde. You can see another room next to this
Teacher: Great, thank you. Now, I was also wondering about one. This is where we keep the politicians but it’s closed for
the opening hours of the museum. repairs at the moment. Well, our tour of Mr and Mrs Wax is
Receptionist: We are open from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., about to start, so let’s go!
Monday to Saturday. On Sundays we open at 10.00 a.m. and
close at 4.00 p.m.
Teacher: That's helpful. Next, do you offer any guided tours SPEAKING FOCUS
or educational programmes for school groups?
Receptionist: Yes, we do. We offer guided tours designed for Listening script 4.15
school groups. The tour includes interesting facts about the Examiner: Do you find famous people interesting?
wax figures and can be changed to suit different age groups.
Candidate: Are famous people interesting? Well, I think
Teacher: Excellent! How long does the guided tour usually it depends on what you mean by ‘interesting’. I would say
last? many people are fascinated by the lives and personalities of
Receptionist: The guided tours typically last about 60 celebrities, but I’m not.
minutes. However, if you have any specific time limits, we can
accommodate shorter tours as well. Listening script 4.16
Teacher: 60 minutes sounds perfect. Lastly, is there any Examiner: Do you find famous people interesting?
special arrangement we need to make for parking our school
Candidate: Am I curious about well-known people? Well, I
bus?
guess it depends on what you mean by ‘interesting’. I would
Receptionist: Not at all. We have spaces for buses. Just let say many people are fascinated by the lives and personalities
us know the date and time of your visit and we will reserve a of celebrities, but I’m not.
spot for your school bus!
Teacher: Wonderful! Thank you so much for your assistance.
Receptionist: You're welcome! If you have any further PRONUNCIATION FOCUS
questions or need additional information, please feel free to
ask. Listening script 17
Narrator: Listen. Then listen and repeat.
Listening script 14 1 likes /lɑɪks/
Narrator: You will hear a speaker giving a tour of a wax likes – likes – likes
museum. First, you will have some time to look at Questions 2 viral video /ˈvaɪərəlˈvɪdiəʊ/
6 to 10. viral video – viral video – viral video
Now listen and answer Questions 6 to 10. 3 streaming /ˈstrimɪŋ/
Tour Guide: Welcome to Mr and Mrs Wax, the most popular streaming – streaming – streaming
wax museum in Europe, where art, history and entertainment 4 gaming /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/
come together. Here you can see all your favourite celebrities gaming – gaming – gaming
from many different lifestyles. Prepare to be amazed by the 5 trend /trend/
wax sculptures that bring famous royals, pop stars, actors, trend – trend – trend
sports stars, historical figures – and even criminals to life. We
6 subscribe /səbˈskraɪb/
are currently in the Hall of History with the entrance behind
subscribe – subscribe – subscribe
us. Here, you'll encounter wax figures representing historical
figures such as Albert Einstein, Cleopatra and Leonardo da 7 comment /ˈkɒment/
comment – comment – comment

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5 Employment LISTENING FOCUS
Exam Practice: Listening Part 3

Listening script 25
PRONUNCIATION FOCUS Narrator: You will hear a job interview. First, you will have
some time to look at Questions 26 to 30.
Listening script 23
Now listen and answer Questions 26 to 30.
Narrator: Which letter do you NOT hear in the following Interviewer: So, you finished your marketing degree last
words? Listen and underline the silent letter – or combination month and you want to work for us. Tell me, Mr. Turner, do
of letters – in each one. you have experience in international tourism?
1 while /waɪl/ Interviewee: Not much, but I was employed as an intern for
while – while – while three months in the headquarters of a hotel chain last year
2 although /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ and that was when I realised I’d like to work closely with
although – although – although people from other cultures. I speak French and I’m learning
3 plumber /ˈplʌmər/ Japanese.
plumber – plumber – plumber Interviewer: Japanese?
4 flight attendant /flaɪtəˈtendənt/ Interviewee: Yes. I go to classes in the evening. I enjoy the
flight attendant – flight attendant – flight attendant classes. The teacher involves us a lot and we’re learning
5 lawyer /ˈlɔɪər/ quickly as it’s so interactive.
lawyer – lawyer – lawyer Interviewer: That’s interesting. Are you learning to read and
6 firefighter /ˈfaɪəfaɪtər/ write Japanese too, or only to speak it?
firefighter – firefighter – firefighter Interviewee: We do some reading and a lot of speaking and
listening. We’re not learning to write it at the moment, though
we are learning the characters so that we can start writing in
the New Year.
SPEAKING FOCUS 1 Interviewer: OK. Let’s talk about hotels generally. For
someone working in a hotel, a receptionist, for example, what
Listening script 24 do you think is the most important thing to remember?
Examiner: What job would you like to do in the future? Interviewee: Well, the guest is the focus of their job and,
Student: Oh, that's an interesting question. I’d love to work therefore, always the most important person. They need to
in software development. In fact, next September I’m starting make them feel good about the experience in their hotel. So
a degree in computer science at university and I think I’ll look they should smile at guests and be positive. If they’re having
for a job in a technology company after that. a bad day or feeling sad or something, it doesn’t matter.
Examiner: What skills would you need to do that job? They have to make the guest feel welcome. And be helpful
Student: I’d need to be good at maths and I’d also have to and friendly, of course, but the smile is the first thing a guest
be able to pay attention to detail. I wouldn’t have to work sees.
too much as part of a team, but I’d need to be capable of Interviewer: Good answer. The receptionist in a hotel is the
understanding project management. first and last person the guest sees and their impression of
the whole organisation is formed by that. And what is the
most important thing about the hotel? What do you think
should be number one on the list of priorities for a hotel
manager?
Interviewee: That’s an interesting question. The hotel
employees need to be friendly and efficient, but other than
that I think that the rooms are probably the most important
priority. The receptionist can be amazing, but if the room
isn’t clean, or if it’s noisy or too cold, that affects the review
a guest will leave on social media. I definitely think clean,
comfortable rooms are the most important thing. Nice
colours, too. It’s difficult to sleep in an orange and brown
room, for example. Oh … and perhaps the size of the room is
important, too.
Interviewer: That’s fine, thanks. And how would you describe
yourself? As a person. What are your strong points and weak
points?
Interviewee: Oh! Another good question. Well, I’m generally
a positive person. I don’t feel sad very often. I’m positive and
hard-working. So, maybe my strong points are being positive,
hard-working and practical as well. And a weakness. Hmm.
Well, I sometimes forget things. I always need to write things
in a notebook and I always carry one because I forget things
easily! I write down the things I need to do. I suppose that’s a
good thing too as I’m pretty organised because of it.
Interviewer: That’s fine. Well, Mr. Turner. We’ll call you in a
day or two to tell you our decision, all right?
Interviewee: Thank you very much.
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LANGUAGE FOCUS EXAM FOCUS

Listening script 26 Listening script 29

Speaker: For me, it’s about teamwork. It’s the feeling of being Narrator: You will hear a conversation between three people
one member of a group of highly trained people that makes about working from home. First, you have some time to look
this so special. It’s only with the whole group working together at Questions 21 to 25.
and each person playing their part and cooperating that we Now listen and answer Questions 21 to 25.
are able to do the things we do.
Speaker 1: There are advantages and disadvantages to
working from home, don’t you think?
Exam practice: Listening Part 4 Speaker 2: Yes, I’d say to see the benefits of working from
home successfully you need to organise yourself well. It’s
Listening script 27 so easy to take a break and watch a TV programme or chat
Narrator: You will hear a talk about teamwork in professional with friends more than you would normally do in the office,
environments. First, you will have some time to look at and this can affect how productive you are. You have to make
Questions 31 to 35. a clear separation between the housework and work duties
too. I wouldn’t recommend it to people who don’t have a lot of
Now listen and answer Questions 31 to 35.
discipline.
Speaker: Today, we're going to talk about teamwork in
Speaker 3: I’ve worked from home for about seven years
a professional environment. We'll explore the important
now and I wouldn’t change back to the office because I have
aspects of effective teamwork to help you in your future
so much more freedom to organise my own time. Some
careers. Let's start by understanding what teamwork means
people, however, feel separated from others and get addicted
in a professional setting. Teamwork is when a group of
to Instagram™ or Twitter™, and then feel guilty for being
individuals cooperates to achieve a common goal or complete
distracted and not focusing on their work.
a task. In the professional world, think of it as being part
of a project team where each member contributes unique Speaker 1: I do a combination of working from home and
skills and knowledge to achieve shared objectives. The some days in the office. When I work from home, I definitely
value of teamwork in a professional environment cannot be get more done and I find that I can do twice as much work.
repeated too much. It gives individuals more strength as But I also like going to the office for the social aspect and to
they combine knowledge and create new solutions. Working keep in touch with what is going on. The variety works well for
together promotes creativity, efficiency, and good working me.
relationships. In a team, you can solve complex problems Speaker 3: Yes. I can see that balance could be good.
collectively. Different minds bring different ideas as each team Whether you work completely from home or just a few days a
member have different skills and backgrounds. So, what are week depends on the kind of person you are I suppose. The
the keys to good teamwork? Well, effective communication location of your office is important too, plus any rules which
is vital. It involves actively listening to team members, your company has. I have a friend who can choose which
expressing ideas clearly, and offering good feedback. days she works from home as long as it’s not Monday or
Furthermore, trust is crucial. Trusting your team members Friday.
leads to an environment where everyone feels comfortable
sharing ideas and taking risks. In a team, each member plays
a specific role and has responsibilities. Understanding your Listening script 30
role and those of others ensures efficient coordination and Narrator: You will hear the second part of the conversation.
task completion. In addition, creating a positive team culture First, you have some time to read Questions 26 to 30.
is essential for a successful professional journey. We should Now listen and answer Questions 26 to 30.
encourage open communication, celebrate successes, and
Speaker 2: I’m an editor and, basically, I find working from
support each other during challenges.
home I don’t get disturbed so I am very productive. The best
thing is not having to commute to the office every day or
being distracted by colleagues doing different types of jobs. If
I need a meeting, I can just call someone or use email. To do
SPEAKING FOCUS 2 my job I don’t need other people around.
Listening script 28 Speaker 3: Yes, maybe the pros and cons depend on the
type of job you do. I started working from home when my
Student: Well, I think that to be good at teamwork individuals company moved to another town. I was lucky that my boss
need to be able to combine personal, communication and was flexible, but I didn’t really enjoy the experience that much
cooperation skills. Team members have to be capable of at first. It was all right, but I found it really difficult to separate
expressing their ideas and concerns clearly and respectfully my home from my office. I kept finding things to clean to avoid
and they must be good at listening to other people’s points getting down to serious work. Having said that, I got used to it
of view. Moreover, I guess they mustn’t criticise other team pretty quickly.
members too much, although they don’t have to be too polite
as some debate is necessary in order for communication to Speaker 1: Not everybody can work from home, I agree
be effective. The ability to manage disagreements is crucial. that it depends on the type of job you do. Some jobs require
Finally, I’d say that team members don’t need to be friends a lot of face-to-face contact and team decisions, which are
but a healthy working relationship is more likely if people get difficult to do at home. There are great tools these days for
on well. conference calling, organising projects and working as a
team, but there’s nothing more effective than real contact.
I think people should meet face-to-face regularly and plan
social events even if they do work from home.

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5 Workbook considering a career: salary, job satisfaction, family, location
and the level of responsibility you would like to have at work.
But they are different for everyone. There is no objective
amount of salary that is the right amount, and job satisfaction
means different things to different people. So perhaps the
LISTENING FOCUS most important thing is to decide which of these factors is
Listening script 18 most important for you. In my case, it was family and location.
I wanted to be nearer home and to spend more time with my
Narrator: You will hear two people talking about what they family. So, you need to consider what these factors mean
like about their work. First, you will have some time to look at when you decide on your career. But don’t forget, if things
Questions 26 to 30. don’t work out you can always change too. I did and it didn’t go
Now listen and answer Questions 26 to 30. badly for me.
W = woman M = man
W: There were times when I regretted my decision to become
an architect, I have to admit. The long years at university
SPEAKING FOCUS
were hard, especially after my friends left – they were earning Listening script 20
money while I went to lectures to get my degree. What about
you? Examiner: Where would you most like to work in your country?
Student: Well, I think I’d like to work in the north-east of the
M: I got into IT because it was good money. Simple as that. I’d
country, on the coast. It’s warmer there and I’d like to be near
just left university, it paid the bills, and there was still enough
the sea. On the other hand, it’s true that there aren’t as many
left over for foreign holidays and anything else I wanted to do.
jobs available as in the bigger cities away from the coast. The
W: Right! Well, I’m glad I continued with my architecture thing is, those cities are so polluted!
degree. I finished in 2006. It’s just such a rewarding career Examiner. Would you prefer to work abroad?
now. It’s the urban environment that we’re looking at as a
Student: No, I think I’d rather stay in my own country for the
whole. So, it’s the way structures are placed in relation to each
moment. If I went abroad, I’d need to learn another language
other, not just thinking about a specific house or office block.
and culture and I’m so busy with my studies. Once I’ve been
How do you feel about your job now?
working for a while maybe I’ll change my mind. After all, my
M: To be honest, I just take the financial side of it for granted English is pretty good!
these days. I could probably set up on my own, and I would
make more money. But I couldn’t do it because there’s such a Listening script 21
great bunch of people here. That’s what I like most about my
Examiner: Do you think young people should be allowed to
job. In some ways, we developed together. We got together
choose any job they want?
with our partners around the same time. Some of us got
married or had kids. We’ve shared so much. I love coming in Student: Well, I believe that people should have the chance to
each day and sharing time with people I get on so well with. select a career that matches their skills and needs. We should
What else do you like about your work? have the freedom to follow our interests as this is essential
for overall well-being and happiness. On the other hand, I
W: What I love is, you see something right through – from the recognise that there are practical considerations as well. For
initial drawings to the construction process, right till the end of example, young people need guidance about the job market,
the construction period. There aren’t many other roles where the economic situation, and the demand for different skills in
you’re connected to a single scheme for such an extended society.
period. I’d never change my career now. Would you ever
Examiner. What do you think makes people want to change
consider changing job?
jobs?
M: No, I’d miss the people too much if I left. Don’t get me Student: I’d argue that several factors can make people want
wrong, I like writing code and working in IT but that’s not to try a new career. Firstly, many individuals look for new
number one for me. It’s my workmates. opportunities that offer better prospects. Secondly, there’s the
question of job satisfaction: People might consider changing
Listening script 19 jobs if they feel unsatisfied in their current position. Thirdly,
Narrator: You will hear someone talking about a career maybe the location and travel time would affect their decision.
change. First, you will have some time to look at Questions 31 Finally, perhaps we shouldn’t ignore salary and benefits.
to 35. Financial considerations can be vital in decisions of this nature.
Now listen and answer Questions 31 to 35.
Speaker: For many years, I worked in a City of London bank in PRONUNCIATION FOCUS
company takeovers, when a company gets control of another
company by buying it. You might think I had a huge salary and Listening script 22
a great position, which is true, but actually it was stressful. Narrator: Listen and underline the silent letter in each word.
I’d fly to Dubai or New York with an hour’s notice and I hardly Then listen and repeat.
ever saw my kids. And it got to the point where I was just 1 designer /dɪˈzaɪnər/
exhausted. I knew I needed to make a change. So, I left and designer – designer – designer
started my own firm. I use all of my experience to offer advice 2 lifeguard /ˈlaɪfɡɑːd/
to new companies as a consultant. The firms are start-ups, and lifeguard – lifeguard – lifeguard
also companies that want to expand. It’s gone well and I’ve got 3 pharmacist /ˈfɑːməsɪst/
my own office now, just down the road from where we live. It’s pharmacist – pharmacist – pharmacist
close, but there’s a bit of separation as well. I really feel I’ve 4 architect /ˈɑːkɪtekt/
found the type of work which is best for me because some of architect – architect – architect
what I learnt in the City, I can now put to a better use and help 5 business /ˈbɪznɪs/
to build things up and develop these small firms, rather than business - business - business
just make money from big business. I would argue that there 6 firm /fɜːm/
are five factors that you need to take into account if you are firm – firm - firm
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