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PART 1
Answer & Audioscript
1 C   2 A   3 A   4 B   5 B   6 C   7 A
Audioscripts
1   What is dangerous about the weather tonight?
F:   Now for the weather in your area. Many of you have had very cold and wet
days. But finally there’s no more fog in the area. And after the heavy snowfall at
the beginning of the week, the rain today washed most of the snow away. The wet
roads will freeze again tonight, as the temperatures will drop this evening, so be
very careful if you are going to school or work, on foot tomorrow. We’ll be back
after six o’clock with more news about the condition of the roads in the area.
2   What’s the time?
F:   Hurry up! We’ll be late for the concert at John’s school. He has been
reminding us about the concert for two weeks now.
M:   Don’t worry. We have plenty of time. It doesn’t start for another half an hour.
F:   No, it starts at 7.45. We have to leave now. As soon as it starts, they will close
the doors.
M:   Oh! I thought it started much later.
F:   We’ve got ten minutes to get there. If we don’t arrive on time, John and his
teacher will be very angry with us.
3   Where are they going?
F:   Hi George! Just calling to say I can’t wait till tomorrow! You know, I’ve never
seen this sort of performance live before. I must tell you, I love the story, and there
are some really famous actors, too! I think one of the actors was in that film we
saw at the cinema last week. They’ll be right there in the same room with us, can
you believe it? I’m so excited. But I also wanted to ask you something: what time
did Miss Jones tell us to meet at school to get there in time? Let me know…
4   Where will the boy go first after school?
F:   Hi Jim. Shall I meet you at the gym after school?
M:   My mum has asked me to do some shopping first as we’ve got no food in the
fridge. We need bread, milk and cheese. We also need some fish and meat. If I
don’t go, we’ll have to eat out and mum doesn’t want that at all.
F:   Ok. I’ll go home first and then we can go to the gym together after you’ve put
the shopping way. I hope it doesn’t take you too long or we’ll be late again.
5   How did the girl break her arm?
M:   Oh no! What happened to you? You look terrible!
F:   My dad was driving me to school when a cyclist fell off her bike in front of us.
M:   Goodness! Did you hit her?
F:   No. We managed to stop very quickly just in time. It was very lucky that we
didn’t hit her. While I was getting out of the car, a dog walked in front of me and
tripped me up. Unfortunately, I landed on my left arm and broke it. Then my dad
had to take me to the hospital.
6   Where is the remote control?
F:   Bill, you look very upset. What are you looking for?
M:   The remote control for the television. It should be on the TV, where we
normally leave it.
F:   Have you looked on the armchair? That’s where you were sitting last night.
M:   Yes mum. I have also looked on and under the coffee table. I even
looked behind the armchair. I can’t find it anywhere and the football match starts
in two minutes!
F:   Here it is! You can’t have looked very well. It was right where we always keep
it.
7   Where are they staying on holiday this year?
M:   Mum, I’m so glad we decided not to go camping this year. I didn’t enjoy it at
all last year.
F:   Yes, the bad weather was a real problem, wasn’t it? It rained nonstop for a
whole week. The cruise wouldn’t have been much fun either because of the big
storms last summer.
M:   No, it wouldn’t. I didn’t think I’d be so glad to be staying in a hotel. It seems
like I’ll never get used to our adventure holidays. Anyway, what’s important is that
we will be protected from the weather if it gets bad.

PART 2
8 A   9 B   10 C   11 C   12 B   13 C
Audioscripts
8   You will hear two friends talking about an exam.
M:   That wasn’t too bad, was it? I think I did OK.
F:   I found some of the questions very difficult. The first questions were quite
easy, but when it got onto the grammar questions, I think I just forgot most of what
I’ve spent the last two weeks revising.
M:   Come on. Cheer up. I think you are just tired. You’re one of the best in the
class! I found the translation took ages, but I’m sure you managed to do it in five
minutes.
F:   Actually, that was not a problem for me. I did it easily.
9   You will hear two friends talking about the new school cafeteria.
F:   This is so much better than it used to be! I can actually find something to eat!
M:   Yes. Lots of variety and really fresh. Do you remember those terrible salads
we used to get in the old cafeteria? They were at least a day old, I’m sure! And
here, there are lots of vegetarian options. The only thing is that it’s not cheap.
F:   No, I’ll have to be careful as I’m trying to save up. I’ll probably bring my own
sandwiches to school and just get one of those lovely coffees they make.
M:   I prefer their fresh juices myself.
10   You will hear a girl talking about her weekend.
M:   So, how was it walking over the mountains for two days?
F:   Great! We got there on Friday and set off on Saturday morning. It was really
foggy and that made it a bit dangerous, but it was warm. The weather forecast was
for strong winds and heavy rain so I was expecting the worst; but luckily it stayed
mild and humid.
M:   When I went with my friends, we had a huge thunderstorm and we all had to
turn back. It was quite frightening and I got completely wet through.
F:   That must have been miserable!
11   You will hear two friends talking about exercise.
M:   Now that the school holidays are here, I want to get fit.
F:   Me too. I think I’ve put on weight, too, so I want to lose it before my beach
holiday. How about joining a gym so we can meet people?
M:   That’s one way, but we’ll have to pay. We could go jogging every morning or
evening if you can’t get up early, but that could get pretty boring after a while. We
can make some new friends in the gym, do classes and use the equipment, so I
guess it’s worth it.
F:   So the gym it is, then!
12   You hear a girl talking about moving abroad.
M:   You look a bit miserable. What’s up?
F:   My parents have told me we are moving. My dad has got a new job and we are
going abroad. In the beginning I was really excited with the idea of a nice climate
and a lovely new house. But I think I’ll miss my friends here.
M:   Gosh! Lucky you! See it as a chance to see the world. I’d love to be able to
travel and meet new people! Sure, you’ll miss your friends, but we can keep in
touch.
F:   Yes, but things won’t be the same just chatting online!
13   You hear two friends talking about a book.
M:   I’ve just finished reading that book. It’s brilliant from beginning to end!
F:   I just can’t get to the end. It’s so complicated and I gave up after about 2
pages! The main character is the strongest part of the story but all the rest is really
unlikely. It just couldn’t happen.
M:   I disagree! It’s based on a true story, you know! The main character is really
wonderful, but for me the most amazing thing is the relationship between the three
brothers and how they manage to live in the desert.
F:   Don’t tell me the ending please!

PART 3
14 June 23rd   15 four   16 the actors
17 performances   18 24.50   19 online
Audioscripts
M:   Here is your big chance to win a dream night at the Congress Theatre, right in
the centre of London! After a very long and successful world tour, the sensational
production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s all-time classic Joseph and
the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is heading to the Congress Theatre this
summer. (14) The Congress Theatre is right in the heart of the theatre district of
London and performances will start on Monday June 18th and run through to
Saturday June 23rd. You can’t miss these dates!
(15) Four lucky listeners will have the chance to win a pair of top-price tickets for
the opening night in this free-to-enter competition. You will also win free ice-
cream, drinks and sweets while you watch the performance. (16) At the end of the
performance, we will take you backstage to meet the actors. They will also show
the technical side of the performance and of course you will see the Technicolour
Dreamcoat up close. I will tell you how to enter this exciting competition in a
minute.
Mid-week performances are at 7.30pm every evening and the matinee
performances start at 2.30pm from Tuesday to Thursday. (17) On Friday and
Saturday there are two evening performances at 5pm and 8pm. (18) The Saturday
matinee performance will be at 2pm. Tickets are going fast and are priced
from £11 to £24.50 with concessions available for selected performances,
including a half-price child ticket offer.
(19) To book, call the box office on 01323 412000, or online at
www.londontheatres.co.uk.
To enter our competition, simply answer the following question by June 13th:
Name a song from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Good luck!

PART 4
20 A   21 B   22 B   23 C   24 A   25 C
Audioscripts
Int:   Today, we are talking to Karen who is a blogger. Karen, most people have
heard of blogging but a lot of people don’t really understand what it is.
Karen:   (20) You’re right, Tim. This is a whole older generation who doesn’t
know anything about blogging, although one doesn’t have to be a tech freak to
understand the basics of it. My parents have no idea what I do, for example.
However, for my generation and young people, in general, blogging is very much a
part of their life.
Int:   So, can you tell us why people become bloggers and why it has become so
popular?
Karen:   There are so many reasons. Many people start blogging as a hobby.
They’re interested in something, such as cooking, and they start to write about their
interest on the internet. (21) They share ideas, give advice to people and make
friendships through blogging. It has to be said, blogging is a very sociable activity
and a blogger can easily get many followers, or people that read their blogs
regularly.
Int:   This must make it useful for businesses, then.
Karen:   (22) Exactly. Blogging is extremely important in business. A good
blogger can advertise their business in a way that impresses people. They can talk
about what they do or make and answer questions from people who may then
become a customer. When people are looking to buy something new, especially if
it is connected to technology and gadgets, they often need to decide the right thing
to buy. This is where blogging can be very helpful.
Int:   Is it true that some people become successful writers through blogging?
Karen:   (23) Oh yes, absolutely. These days, more and more writers start off as
bloggers. Magazines and newspapers read blogs and often invite writers to write
stories or articles which they will then be paid for. Also, many bloggers have
ended up writing books that have been very successful. (24) Serious blogging can
allow people to become known as an expert in a particular subject, and this can
even lead to getting a good or better job. The more you blog, the more people will
respect you and the more opportunities will come your way.
Int:   Finally, Karen, can you tell us a little bit about how blogging can be used to
help people?
Karen:   Every good blog helps its readers. It might give advice about money, how
to lose weight or be healthier or even be a way to raise money for charities; any of
these or all of these. (25) But what is always important is that bloggers are honest
and at the same time sensitive; and that blogs are not used for manipulation or to
hurt people in any way.