LISTENING SCRIPT
LISTENING SCRIPT
UNIT 1: FAMILY AND FRIENDS
LISTENING
A. Listen and read the dialogue.
Alex This is your album, isn’t it?
Carey Yes, certainly.
Alex Can I look at it? I really like looking at photos.
Carey Sure. They’re from my grandpa’s birthday party. He’s 85 years old.
Alex Oh! He looks really fantastic at his age.
Carey Yes, he’s fine, but he has to walk with a stick.
Alex And who’s next to your grandpa?
Carey That’s my uncle Peter. He loves playing tennis.
Alex Oh yes. And who’s that?
Carey That’s my cousin Mary. I’m not really into her.
Alex Why not?
Carey I don’t know. She’s so wonderful. She can speak 3 languages and play the piano.
Alex I understand. Do you like meeting up with all your family members?
Carey Yes, I do.
Alex And how about your parents?
Carey They like it, too. As long as the party isn’t at my house.
C. Listen to what Anna says about her family and answer the following questions.
Hello. My name’s Anna. I’m a student in grade 10. I have one brother and three sisters. They are all older than me, so they all love me. I also have five cousins. I don’t meet them really often because they live far from me. We often write emails to each other. My mother is forty-five years old. She is an accountant. Every day she gets up at 6 to go to work. On the weekends I usually play with my closest cousin Isabel. She’s really nice and good at math. On Sundays my uncle David often visits me and gives me gifts. I love my father best in my family because he really understands me. He usually tells me a lot of funny stories before I go to bed. Actually, I love my family.
UNIT 2: LEISURE TIME
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B. Listen and choose the correct answer.
1.
Carey: Your muscles are so big and strong, John. What do you do to get them big and strong?
Alex: Well, I go to the gym every day. I’m really into it. How about you? Do you often work out?
2.
Carey: Do you play a lot of sports?
Alex: Of course, I do.
Carey: Do you like to play volleyball?
Alex: Yeah I play it every other day.
Carey: Want to play with my friends and me this afternoon?
Alex: OK. See you at 5 PM.
3.
Carey: You’re in good shape, Dave? Do you play a lot of sports?
Alex: I love sports. I often play football when I have free time.
Carey: Do you often watch football matches?
Alex: Yeah I don’t miss any matches of Liverpool.
4.
Carey: Do you like playing sports?
Alex: Not really. But when I have free time I often go swimming at the FOX club.
Carey: You should do it more often. Swimming is good for your health.
5.
Carey: What kind of sports do you play?
Alex: Well, I’m not keen on sports. I enjoy reading books and magazines.
Carey: You should do more sports. You’re not in good shape now!
6.
Carey: Do you get any exercise?
Alex: Not much. I don’t have a lot of free time. But once a week I ride a bike around the lake near my house.
Carey: Oh. Can I go with you?
Alex: Why not? Let’s do it this Saturday.
C. Listen and match.
1. Uyen
I think exercise is important for our health. However, I’m not keen on doing exercise. During the week I have to study hard, so on weekends I often get up late and play video games until midnight. It seems that I never exercise. My mother says that I need to change my habit or I will get fat.
2. Carey
I like playing golf so much. Whenever I have free time I go to the course with my friends. Sometimes my girlfriend goes with me. She enjoys it, too. Besides, I get up early in the morning to jog. I’m a bit fat now, so I think I need to exercise a lot to be in good shape.
3. Alex
I don’t like jogging or do anything too energetic. I prefer taking walks in the evening when I can enjoy fresh air. I like to take a short walk around the park near my house. On Sunday I like to swim, but just half an hour.
4. Uyen
I cannot keep myself away from my bike when I have free time, especially on weekends. I like to ride it in my neighborhood. I spend all my free time doing this. I hope I’ll have a good shape. Moreover, riding a bike can relax my mind.
5. Uyen
I enjoy exercise. Every day I go to my baseball club after school. I spend all the afternoon playing it. Sometimes my mother shouts at me because I miss some homework. I also watch baseball on TV. I never miss any of my favourite team’s matches.
UNIT 3: PLACES
LISTENING
A. Listen and answer with “Yes” or “No”
Carey: How is your new bedroom?
Uyen: It’s really big and nice.
Carey: Is there a bookshelf?
Uyen: Yes, it’s above the wardrobe. It’s small, but there aren’t many books in my room.
Carey: Are there any posters about famous people?
Uyen: A “Girl generations” poster and …
Carey: “Girl generations”? Who are they?
Uyen: Oh come on! They are very well-known in Korea.
Carey: Is there a lamp?
Uyen: No, there isn’t. I don’t like reading in my bedroom.
Carey: What else is there?
Uyen: Well - There are red curtains and three blue chairs and …
Carey: Let me guess. And a computer?
Uyen: Yes, of course.
Carey: Wonderful! Can I visit your house sometime?
Uyen: Sure! We can go there now. My mom is at home and she can cook a big lunch for us.
B. Alex is helping Uyen clean up the house. Where should he put the items? Listen and choose the correct answer.
1.
Alex: Do these magazines go on the bookshelf?
Uyen: Yes. Please put them on the bookshelf. Don’t put them next to the dictionary.
Alex: Can I borrow some of your magazines. They look interesting.
Uyen: Sure. When we finish I will give you some.
2.
Alex: What about the remote control for the TV?
Uyen: Put it beside the TV. Oh no, I think it’s better if we put it on top of the TV.
Alex: OK. It’s easy for you to get it.
Uyen: That’s fine. Please remind me to buy some batteries for it when we go downtown.
Alex: Okay.
3.
Alex: These look like your car keys. Where do you usually keep them?
Uyen: They’re my extra apartment keys. I often put them on one of the drawers in the desk.
Alex: The top two drawers are full of stuff, so I’ll put them in the bottom drawers for you.
Uyen: OK. Thanks so much.
4.
Alex: Do you want me to put this baseball cap away?
Uyen: Yeah. Put it on the coffee table.
Alex: Where? Should I hang it on the hook?
Uyen: Oh no, It’s difficult for me to see it.
Alex: OK. I’ll put it on the coffee table.
5.
Alex: Do you need these glasses?
Uyen: Not right now. I only use them for reading. Do you see the case they go in?
Alex: I don’t see it.
Uyen: Oh, never mind. Just leave them next to the TV.
Alex: Fine.
6.
Alex: There’s a belt lying on the floor here.
Uyen: Yes, that’s my brother’s. He leaves his clothes everywhere. It drives me crazy.
Alex: Should I put it some where?
Uyen: Leave it on the sofa, please.
Alex: OK. The chair next to the window.
UNIT 4: FOOD AND DRINK
LISTENING
A. Listen and circle T (True) or F (False).
Uyen: Hello. May I have chicken and chips, please?
Shop assistant: Of course, dear. Would you like a salad, too?
Uyen: Yes, please.
Shop assistant: OK. Here you are.
Uyen: Thank you.
Carey: Oh! I think you never eat salad!
Uyen: Oh no! I eat salad every day. It’s my favourite.
Carey: I hate salad, but my mom loves it. She has it every other day.
Shop assistant: And how about you, boy?
Carey: Can I have a fish with potatoes, please?
Shop assistant: Would you like tomatoes?
Carey: No thanks. Just potatoes. And please give me some orange juice.
Shop assistant: OK. Here you are.
Carey: I don’t like orange juice, but my dad loves it. He drinks it every day.
Carey: Oh? I drink it 4 times a week. It’s good for your health.
B. Listen and check two things that each person bought.
1. Alex
Let me see. Soup. That’s three for a dollar. And a bottle of shampoo. It costs $6.50. So it comes to $7.50. Here you are and your change is $12.50. See you next time.
2. Uyen
OK now. Let me see what you’ve got. The CDs are $14.95, and the cassette, oh a good one, my favourite make. It’s on sale for $5.95. That comes to $20.10. Here’s your change. Thank you.
3. Alex
What can I do for you? Yes, The newspaper is $1.50 and the magazines will cost another $5.00. So the total is $6.50. Right? Here’s your change. See you next time.
4. Carey
So you are choosing a T-shirt - good choice. The size and color suits you. OK, that’s $4.55 and the socks, they cost another $3.25. So that’s $7.80 in total. And here’s your change. Thank you.
5. Carey
OK. That’s $9.00 for the chocolate and the cookies are $1.99. So it comes to $10.99 in total. I think you really like chocolate because you’ve just bought a big bag of it. Thank you. See you again.
6. Uyen
Is this all? Let’s see what you’ve got. Now the magazines are $6.78 and you’re taking the book. It’s $12.00. It’s expensive as it is now one of the best-sellers. Here’s your change. Bye.
UNIT 5: SPECIAL OCCASIONS
LISTENING
A. Listen to the dialogue. What do Alex and Carey agree to do together? Choose the correct answer.
Alex: Hi John. What are you up to this weekend?
Carey: I intend to play football on Sunday morning with some friends.
Alex: Are you free in the afternoon?
Carey: Yes, I am.
Alex: Wonderful! Let’s go swimming. It’s been so hot these days.
Carey: No, thanks. I don’t know how to swim.
Alex: OK. How about going for a bike ride in the park?
Carey: Great! What time can we meet?
Alex: What about meeting at 2 PM at my house?
Carey: Fine. See you then.
C. Listen to Carey talking about Halloween Day and fill in the blanks with the words in the box.
In the United States, Halloween is a great holiday. It is celebrated on the 30th October, and people often go to fancy dress parties. The topic is about horror and superpowers. Restaurants and clubs hold special events, too. They prepare food and drink for the day. They also invite live bands to play.
Children often go door to door and shout “trick or treat”. They visit their neighbors and ask for sweets and chocolates. They also make Halloween lanterns with candles. They like to play traditional games. The holiday happens just after the apple harvest.
UNIT 6: VACATION
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A. People are talking about their vacation. Did they enjoy them? Listen and circle Yes or No.
1. Carey
A: Did you have a good vacation?
B: Nothing special. The weather was terrible.
A: Poor you!
2. Uyen
A: Did you enjoy your trip to Canada?
B: Yeah, it was wonderful. The people there were so nice. They often smile when meeting me.
A: You had a great time!
3. Alex
A: How was your ski trip?
B: It was awful.
A: Why?
B: There was no snow, so I couldn’t ski.
4. Carey
A: How was your trip to China?
B: Very disappointing. I couldn’t imagine. It was so crowded. I couldn’t get a hotel room.
A: That’s too bad. You shouldn’t go in August.
5. Uyen
A: When did you get back from London?
B: Last Wednesday. I had a terrific time. I learned how to swim and how to windsurf.
A: Great! I love windsurfing, too.
6. Alex
A: Did you have a nice vacation?
B: It was terrible. The food was terrible and the hotel room wasn’t clean.
A: Oh no. You shouldn’t choose that hotel.
7. Carey
A: How was your trip to India?
B: I had a wonderful time. The shopping was fantastic and the people were great.
A: It seems that you had a lot of fun.
B: I did.
8. Uyen
A: Did you have a great summer vacation?
B: It was great but it was too short. I wanted to spend more time there.
A: How long was it?
B: Just a week long.
C. People are talking about their vacations. Listen and check the correct answer.
1. Carey
A: Is this you?
B: Yes, it is.
A: You look really fun. How do you stay on them?
B: In the beginning, it’s hard , so you will fall off several times. But you learn it quickly. I had a wonderful time
2. Alex
A: What are you doing here?
B: My friends and I went camping. We tried to set the fire because it’s cold at night.
A: Sure. This is the best way to keep warm.
3. Uyen
A: What did you do there?
B: I went camping and visited museums.
A: It sounds interesting.
B: Oh no, it’s very boring. I’m not really into museums.
4. Carey
A: Oh this looks like it was a wonderful vacation.
B: It was wonderful. The weather was fantastic.
A: Look at you. You look red all over.
B: Oh I got a terrible sunburn.
5. Alex
A: What are you doing here?
B: I took a cooking course in India.
A: Wonderful. So what can you cook now?
B: Sorry. I cannot cook any dishes.
6. Uyen
A: Did you go by car?
B: Sure. It was a comfortable trip.
A: What did you do?
B: We spent our time swimming at the beach and ate a lot of seafood.
UNIT 7: ACTIVITIES
LISTENING
A. Steven is talking about his activities. Listen and check (ü) the activities he does or does not do.
I don’t really like playing games. I get bored sitting inside my house and playing these games over and over. In my free time, my friends and I usually enjoy camping or sometimes we go hiking. We have a lot of fun together. We cook good food and play outdoor games. They are great ways to enjoy nature, stay healthy and build good friendships. To many people, shopping is great, but I don’t really love going shopping. It’s crowded and wasting time looking for items that I never buy. Instead, when I’m not outdoors, I am interested in surfing the Internet. I can search for all kinds of things. It’s one of my favourite things to do.
UNIT 8: HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
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A. People are talking about their activities. Which activity does each person enjoy doing now? Listen and choose the correct answer.
Uyen. I used to play the guitar when I was in High School. However, I don’t really play it now. Now, I prefer playing the piano much more. I practise everyday no. I find it more interesting than playing any other musical instrument. I am not going to play in a band. I want to become famous by myself in the future. That’s what I like best about it.
Carey. A few years ago, I had a serious injury when hiking a mountain. Since then I haven’t hiked anymore. I am much less active than I used to be. I just enjoy lying on a sofa and reading the newspaper. That’s what I really love doing when I am at home. My friends sometimes ask me to go bird watching with them, but I don’t really like it. I prefer drinking coffee to birdwatching.
Alex. When I was younger, I was really keen on playing games, but now I don’t think I love them much because I feel bored with them. I think watching videos is as boring as playing videos games. I can’t stand them. Now I prefer outdoor activities. I started searching for some interesting outside activities, and I find hiking the best. I take part in a hiking group, and we hike to many different places every weekend. The best thing I like about hiking is I love working with people, making great friends and keeping fit.
Uyen. Collecting stamps was my favourite thing when I was young. But now I don’t collect stamps anymore because letters are not popular with people. They prefer emailing or chatting to writing letters. When I grow up, I want to join a baseball club, and I find it interesting to know many different baseball teams and players. They are great. I started collecting baseball cards. Now I have a variety of famous baseball players and teams in the world. It’s my favourite thing to do now.
Carey. I really enjoyed reading books when I was a kid. But now I am so busy at work that I don’t have enough time to read. I am always sitting in front of a boring computer screen all day. What I like now is going outside and enjoying outdoor activities. My friends and I spend weekends playing golf. We have great time together. It’s wonderful to see the blue sky outside the office.
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