Part 1

01

— Hello. What’s your name, please?
— My name’s Deniz Aslan.
— I'm Peter Adams. Welcome to the class.
— Thank you.

02

— Hello, my name’s Hassan.
— Hi, I’m Olga.
— Nice to meet you.
— You too.

03

— Hello. Sorry I’m late.
— No problem. What’s your first name?
— It's Marcos.
— What's your surname?
— Fuentes.
— How do you spell that?
— F-U-E-N-T-E-S.
— Welcome to the class, Marcos.
— Thank you.

04

— Hello, is this the English class?
— Yes, it is.
— Oh, good. Sorry I’m late!
— No problem. What’s your first name?
— Camille.
— How do you spell that?
— C-A-M-I-double L-E.
— And what’s your surname?
— It's Laurent.
— And how do you spell that?
— L-A-U-R-E-N-T.
— Thanks, Camille. Welcome to the class.

05

— Hello, sorry I’m late.
— No problem. What’s your name?
— My name’s Bartek.
— How do you spell that, please?
— B-A-R-T-E-K.
— And what’s your surname?
— Kowalski.
— OK. And how do you spell that?
— K-O-W-A-L-S-K-I.
— Thanks. Welcome to the class, Bartek.
— Thank you.

06

— Hello, Tom.
— Hi, Lisa. How are you?
— I'm fine, thanks. And you?
— I'm OK, thanks.

07

— Bianca, this is Toshi.
— Hello, Toshi. Nice to meet you.
— You too.

08

— Good morning. What’s your name, please?
— It's Carlos Moreno.
— And where are you from?
— I'm from Spain.

09

— What are your names, please?
— My name’s Daniel Ross and this is Kelly Easton.
— Where are you from?
— We're from Australia.
— Welcome to the conference. You’re in room 6.

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— Where's he from?
— He's from Italy.
— OK. And where’s she from?
— She's from Brazil.
— Right. And where are they from?
— They're from the UK, I think.

11

— What's your phone number?
— Er … wait a minute … it’s 1 221 960 744.
— 1 221 960 744?
— Yes, that’s right.

12

— What's Tina’s mobile number?
— It's 7 906 394 896.
— 7 906 … er …
— 394 896.

13

— What's the phone number of your hotel?
— It's 0119 498 0691. I’m in room 302.
— OK, thanks.

14

— What’s your number in Australia?
— It’s 0061 02 9967 2315.
— So that’s 0061 ... 02 ...
— ... 9967 2315.
— OK. Thanks.

15

— Are you from New York?
— No, we aren’t from the USA. We’re from Canada.
— Oh, really? What do you do?
— I’m an engineer and Jane’s a doctor.

Part 2

16

— Who's she?
— Her name’s Sally Andrews.
— Is she a musician?
— Yes, she is. But she isn’t famous.

17

— What do you do?
— I'm a police officer. And you?
— I'm an accountant.
— Are you from Mexico?
— No, I’m not. I’m from Colombia.

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— Right, first I need some personal details. What’s your surname, please?
— It's Whatling.
— And how do you spell that?
— W-H-A-T-L-I-N-G.
— OK, thanks. What’s your first name?
— Paul.
— And what’s your nationality?
— I'm British.
— OK. What’s your address?
— It's 29 Elmore Road, Bristol.
— How do you spell Elmore?
— E-L-M-O-R-E.
— And what’s your postcode?
— BS13 6QT.
— I'm sorry?
— BS13 6QT.
— Great, thanks a lot. What’s your mobile number?
— 7 969 831 016.
— 7 969…
— … 831 016.
— OK. And what’s your home number?
— It's 0117 480 6544.
— Could you say that again, please?
— 0117 480 6544.
— Right. And the last question … what’s your email address?
— It's paul ninety-nine at webmail dot com.
— Could you repeat that, please?
— Yes, paul ninety-nine at webmail dot com.

19

20

— What things are important in my life? Well, I’ve got an old car. It isn’t very fast, but I love it. What else? Well, my mobile’s very important to me. It’s got all my friends' phone numbers on it, my photos, music, everything! I haven’t got a laptop, but I’ve got an old computer. That’s important to me for school. And I’ve got a big TV in my room. That’s very important because I love football!

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— What's important to me? I’ve got this very expensive watch. It’s from Ben, my husband, and I love it. And my diary — that’s important to me too. Ben hasn’t got a diary, he’s got everything on his mobile these days. And my new bicycle is important to me because we haven’t got a car. What else? Well, we’ve got a beautiful cat, Lily. She’s very important!

22

— Hello. Have you got time to answer some questions? It’s a product survey about computers, cameras, TVs, that sort of thing.
— Yes, OK.
— Sure.
— Oh, good. Thanks. Right, first question. Have you got a laptop?
— No, I haven’t, but I’ve got an old computer.
— And you, madam? Have you got a laptop?
— Yes, I have, but it’s not very good.
— Thanks. Right, next question. Have you got a camera?
— Yes, I have.
— And what about you, sir? Have you got a camera?
— No, I haven’t. I take photos with my mobile.
— Right. And have you got an MP3 player?
— What's an MP3 player?
— They're for music. They’re very small.
— Oh, those things. No, I haven’t got one of those.
— And you, sir? Have you got an MP3 player?
— Yes, I have.
— Have you got a radio?
— No, I haven’t. I listen to the radio on my mobile.
— And you, madam?
— Yes, I have.
— Thanks. Right, the last question. Have you got a DVD player?
— Yes, I have. I watch a lot of DVDs.
— And you, madam? Have you got a DVD player?
— Yes, I have, but it’s very old.
— Right. Well, madam, we’ve got some very good DVD players at the moment…

23

— We're a typical British family, I think. My husband’s name is Nick and we’ve got two children, a boy and a girl. Our son’s name is Robbie and Florence is our daughter — she’s just a baby. And my parents? Well, Ben is my father and Mary is my mother. I’ve got one brother, his name’s Greg, and one sister, Jill.

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— My wife’s name is Martina and we’ve got one son, Alan. He’s nineteen years old now. I’ve got two sisters, Pam and Jill. Pam’s married with two kids and Jill’s divorced. My parents' names are Ben and Mary. They’ve got three children and three grandchildren, two grandsons, Alan and Robbie, and a granddaughter, Florence.

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— My mum and dad’s names are Greg and Martina. I’ve got two aunts, Pam and Jill, and one uncle. His name’s Nick and he’s a doctor. I’ve also got two cousins, Robbie and Florence. My grandparents' names are Ben — he’s my grandfather — and Mary, my grandmother.

Part 3

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— Luke, come and look at these photos of my family.
— OK.
— Right… This is my sister, Pam, and her husband, Nick.
— Pam's an English teacher, isn’t she?
— Yes, that’s right.
— What about Nick?
— He's a doctor.
— Oh, right. How many children have they got?
— Two. A boy and a girl. Look, here’s a photo of them.
— Hmm. How old are they?
— Er, Robbie is six and Florence is about ten months old.
— They're beautiful.
— Yes, they are. And this is my brother, Greg. He’s an engineer.
— And who’s that?
— That's Greg’s wife, Martina. She’s from Italy. Oh, and that’s their son, Alan.
— How old is he?
— Alan — he’s nineteen. He’s a student at Cambridge University.
— Really?
— Yes, he loves it there. And these are my parents. They’re retired now.
— How old are they?
— Mum's seventy and Dad’s seventy-three. And that’s Lily, my favourite member of the family.
— Sorry, where?
— There.
— Oh, the cat!
— Yes, she’s beautiful!

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— What time is it?
— It's one o’clock.
— What's the time, please?
— It's about half past seven.
— Excuse me, have you got the time, please?
— Yes, it’s four fifteen.
— Thanks a lot.

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Thank you for calling Brent Gallery. We’re open Mondays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. The exhibition now showing is Mexican Art.
Ticket prices are £9.50 for adults and £6.50 for children. For more information about the exhibition go to our website at www.brentgallery.org.uk.

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Welcome to the FilmWorld information and booking line. Here are the films showing at this cinema from Friday June the 10th to Thursday June the 16th. A New Day, certificate 12, showing at 4.40, 7.00 and 9.20. The Brothers, certificate 15, showing at 5.00, 7.15 and 9.30. Ticket prices are £11.50 for adults and £8.25 for children under 16. To book tickets please press 1 or go to our website at www.filmworld.co.uk.

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— Mum?
— Yes, Josh?
— Can I have some popcorn?
— Yes, OK. Here’s some money.
— And can I have a Coke?
— Yes, OK. But hurry up.

— Have you got any money, Chris? If not, I’ve got my credit card.
— No, it’s OK. I’ve got some money.
… Hi. Can I have two tickets for The Brothers, please?
— Yes, of course.
— How much is that?
— That's £23, please.
— Here you are.
— Thanks.

— What time is the film?
— It starts at seven fifteen. Here are your tickets. You’re in screen 2.— Thanks a lot.
— You're welcome. Enjoy the film.

— We’ve got 20 minutes before the film starts.
— OK, let’s have a drink first.
— Good idea.


— Hello. Can I have two tickets for A New Day, please? One adult and one child.
— Yes, of course.
— How much are the tickets?
— £11.50 for adults and £8.25 for children. So that’s £19.75, please.
— Here you are. What time’s the film?
— It starts in two minutes. Here are your tickets. You’re in screen 1.
— Thank you very much.
— You’re welcome. Enjoy the film.
— Thanks. Bye. … Hurry up, Josh. The film starts in two minutes.
— OK.

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— Pam, where’s my suitcase?
— Here it is, behind the sofa.
— And have you got my keys?
— No, Nick, of course I haven’t. They’re on the desk. By the computer.
— OK, thanks. And where’s my mobile?
P Oh, I don’t know. Look, there it is, under my coat. There, on the sofa!
N Thanks.

— Mum, where are my new shoes?
— They're under the chair by the window.
— And where’s my bag?
— Oh, Robbie. It’s by the door. Where it always is.
— Thanks, Mum.

— Right. Are you ready, Robbie?
— Yes.
— Have you got your school books?
— Yes, they’re in my bag. Look.
— Oh no! Where’s my passport?
— It's on the table by the window. In front of the plant.
— Oh yes, thanks.
— Bye, love. See you on Sunday.
— Bye.
— Right… hmm … where’s the baby?

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— Hello, Jeanette!
— Oh, hello … er …
— Freddie. Freddie Roberts.
— You don’t work in this office, do you?
— No, I work in the King Street office.
— Oh … er… yes, of course.
— Good party, isn’t it?
— Yes, very nice.
— Er, Jeanette. Do you go out after work? On Fridays, maybe?
— No, I don’t, sorry. I’m always very tired so I just go home.
— Right. What do you do in the evenings?
— I have dinner and watch TV.
— Do you go to the cinema?
— No, I don’t. But I watch a lot of DVDs.
— Yes, me too. What do you do at the weekends?
— Well, on Saturday morning I go shopping. And I don’t go out on Saturday evening. I stay in and watch TV.
— Right.
— And on Sunday afternoon I visit my parents.
— Oh, OK. Do you go to concerts?
— Yes, I do. You know, when I have time.
— Well, um … I’ve got two tickets for a concert on Sunday evening. Do you want to come with me?
— Er … thanks, Freddie, but there’s a problem — well, 3 problems, actually.
— Oh?
— I'm married! And I’ve got two children!
— Oh … well, no problem. Oh look, there’s Catherine. Er, I’ve got something I want to ask her. Excuse me.
— Really!

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— Do you go out a lot in the week?
— Yes, we do.
— Do you visit your parents at the weekend?
— Yes, I do.
— Do you go to concerts at the weekend?
— No, we don’t.
— Do you go shopping on Saturdays?
— Yes, I do.
— Do your parents go out on Saturday evenings?
— No, they don’t. They stay in and watch TV.

34

— What day is it today?
— It's Wednesday.
— What's the date today?
— It's the fifth of March.
— What's the date tomorrow?
— It's March the sixth.
— When's your birthday?
— It's on June the third.

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— When do you start your English course?
— On September the fifth.

— When's your birthday, Sam?
— It's on the thirteenth of December.
— Oh, that’s on Tuesday!

— When's Mother’s Day?
— It's on the fourteenth of March.
— Oh, that’s next week.

— When do you start your new job?
— On the second of July.

— Excuse me. What’s the date today?
— It's October the thirtieth.
— Thanks a lot.

— When's Matt and Sarah’s wedding anniversary?
— I think it’s the first of February.
— Oh, no! That’s today!

Part 4

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— Here's your tea.
— Thanks a lot.
— Chris?
— Yes?
— What's the date today?
— It's the twenty-ninth. Why do you ask?
— It's Sophie’s birthday on Thursday.
— Is it?
— Yes, and I haven’t got a present for her.
— Oh. Have you got a card?
— Yes, I have.
— Oh, well. That’s OK, then.
— But I want to get her a present too. She’s one of our best friends.
— OK then. Let’s get her a present.
— Right. What shall we get her?
— Oh, I don’t know. What about an MP3 player?
— No, I don’t think so. I think she’s got one.
— OK then. Why don’t we get her a book?
— Maybe. But she’s got lots of books.
— Hmm. This is difficult, isn’t it?
— Yes, it is.
— I know! Let’s get her a DVD.
— Yes, that’s a good idea. Sophie and Marcus watch a lot of DVDs.
— And I think they’ve got a new TV.
— OK. Which DVD shall we get?
— Let's get her a film. Then we can watch it first!
— Chris!

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— Dominic, do you think I’m a happy person in the morning?
— Yes, sometimes. Why do you ask?
— It's this questionnaire. ‘Are you an early bird or a night owl?'. I’m sometimes happy in the morning, but I don’t have a lot of energy … so that’s B.
— What are the other questions?
— Here, come and have a look. Question two, well, that’s easy. I hardly ever get up before nine at the weekend.
— Yes, that’s true.
— The next question is about parties.
— Oh, that’s easy. When we go to a party, you never stay to the end.
— Yes, that’s true, I always leave early, don’t I? OK, question four. Yes, I often watch films late at night.
— But you never see the end!
— Yes, you’re right. So that’s C.
— What about question five? When do you see friends at the weekend?
— Well, I usually see friends in the afternoon. Right, the last question.
— Ah, this is a good one.
— Yes, I’m always happy to talk to friends when they phone before eight in the morning.
— What? That’s not true! I always answer the phone.
— Yes, you answer the phone, then I talk to my friends. So, it’s A. Right, what’s my score?
— OK, your score is … um …

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— Hi, Lorna. How are you?
— I'm fine. But how are you? You’re here and your husband’s in Chile!
— Oh, I’m fine. And Trevor’s back next month. He’s got four weeks' holiday.
— So how is he?
— Well, he’s very happy there. The job’s great and the hotel’s very good. And all of the people are nice. But he doesn’t like the weather. It’s hot and it hardly ever rains.
— What does he do in his free time?
— Well, you know Trevor. He doesn’t read a lot, but he plays video games of course!
— Oh right.
— And he loves sport, so he watches a lot of sport on TV. They’ve also got a cinema there, so he sees a lot of new films.
— Oh, that’s good.
— Yes, and he’s got a very good camera, so he takes a lot of photos.
— But he’s usually very active — does he do any sport?
— Oh, yes. He plays a lot of tennis. In fact, he has tennis lessons every week. And he goes to the gym every day. He says the gym at the hotel’s great. And he goes swimming a lot. But he doesn’t go running because it’s hot in the day!
— What about running in the evening? It isn’t hot then.
— No, he can’t. He starts work in the evening! He studies the stars, remember?
— Of course! Do you talk to him very often?
— No, the time difference is a problem. But we email every day and he sends me lots of photos. Here’s one I got this morning…

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Hello and welcome to First Date! Tonight you choose a date for Mark Skipper. Mark is 28 years old and he’s a teacher. In his free time he watches TV and plays video games. He also goes to the cinema a lot and he plays football and tennis every weekend. He loves rock music and Chinese food, but he hates shopping for clothes! He also likes animals - he’s got a dog and three cats. So, Mark - who do you want to ask about first?

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— This is a nice place.
— Yes, it is, isn’t it? I hear the burgers are very good here.
— Hmm. The salads look good too. Oh, it’s difficult to decide … Yes, the chicken salad, I think.
— Would you like to order now?
— Yes, I’d like the chicken salad, please.
— Can I have the cheeseburger and chips, please?
— What would you like to drink?
— We'd like a bottle of mineral water, please.
— Still or sparkling?
— Sparkling, please.


— Would you like anything else?
— No, that’s all, thanks.
— Would you like a dessert?
— Yes, I’d like the fruit salad, please.
— And can I have the apple pie with cream?
— Certainly.


— Would you like tea or coffee?
— Not for me, thank you.
— No, thank you. Can we have the bill, please?
— Yes, of course.
— No, don’t worry, Clare. Let me pay for this.
— Are you sure?
— Yes, of course.
— OK. Here’s a tip.

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— Morning, Dylan. Good weekend?
— Yes, thank you. And you?
— Yes, thanks. So, what new nationalities have we got in school this week?
— New nationalities? Er, we’ve got Japanese, er, French and Turkish.
— OK. Let’s write the new breakfast menus.
— Yes, chef. So what do the Japanese have?
— Well, they usually have rice and fish and soup, and they drink green tea.
— Rice … fish … soup and … green tea. OK. And the French?
— They have a croissant or toast and jam. Oh and they usually have coffee with milk.
— Croissant… toast … jam … coffee.
Well, that’s easy. And what about the Turkish students? What do they have for breakfast?
— Well, they usually have big breakfasts. They have bread, cheese, eggs, olives and tomatoes.
— Wow! That’s a lot! And to drink?
— They usually drink tea.
— OK. So that’s bread, cheese, eggs, olives, tomatoes and tea.
— That's right. OK, Dylan, it’s time to start cooking.
— Actually, it’s time for my coffee break!

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I live in Bristol with my parents and my sister.
It was my thirteenth birthday yesterday and there was a big party at our house. About thirty people were here, and we were lucky because it was a very hot day. I was happy because my granddad was here from Liverpool. There were only two things wrong. My best friend Robert wasn’t here because he was ill. And my two brothers weren’t here because they’re in the USA. But it was a fantastic party!

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— Granddad, when were you born?
— I was born in 1953.
— So you were thirteen in ... 1966.
— Yes, that’s right.
— And where were you on your thirteenth birthday?
— I was in Liverpool with my parents. Oh, I remember that birthday party very well. It was 30th July 1966, the day England won the World Cup.
— Really? Wow!
— Yes, the match was in the afternoon and my party was in the evening.
— That’s amazing! Where was the party?
— It was at my parents’ house - and in the street!
— Was it a big party?
— Yes, it was. All my friends were there and lots of my parents’ friends were there too. There was music and food and dancing in the street - it was a very happy evening!
— It sounds like a great party. Was the food good?
— Yes, there were lots of sandwiches and chicken and ice cream, and a birthday cake with a big football on it.
— Were your grandparents there?
— No, they weren’t. They were in London at the World Cup Final!

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I was in Liverpool with my parents.
All my friends were there.
Our house wasn’t very big.
My brothers weren’t there.
Where was the party?
Where were his grandparents?

Were his friends there?
Yes, they were.
No, they weren’t.

Was the food good?
Yes, it was.
No, it wasn’t.

When were you born?
I was born in nineteen fifty-three.

Where was Matt born?
He was born in Liverpool.

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James Cameron was born in Ontario, Canada, on August 16, a 1954. His family moved to the USA in 1971 James went to California State University and studied physics and English.
He left university after only two years because he wanted to become a film director. He worked as a bus driver in the day and wrote film scripts at night. James’s first job as a director was on a film called Piranha 2. One night after filming he had a bad dream about a robot from the future. The next day James started writing the script of The Terminator. The film was very successful and Cameron became famous all around the world.
He then made Aliens in 1986, Terminator 2 in 1991 and Titanic in 1997. At that time James loved diving, and he visited the Titanic twelve times before he started making the film. Titanic made $ 2 billion and won eleven Oscars. His next film was the first Avatar movie in 2009, which he made in 3D.
James met Linda Hamilton — Sarah Connor in the Terminator films — in 1984 and she became his fourth wife in 1997.
They had one daughter, but they got divorced in 1999. A year later he married actress Suzy Amis, who was in Titanic. They have two daughters and a son.

Part 5

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My parents study Italian. My parents studied Italian.
They finished work at six. They finish work at six.
They stayed in on Saturday. They stay in on Saturday.
I live in London. I lived in London.
My parents work in Germany. My parents worked in Germany.
I visit him every week. I visited him every week.

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— How was your weekend?
— Terrible. I was ill all weekend.
— Oh, dear. What was wrong?
— I had a really bad cold.
— What a shame. Are you OK now?
— Yes, much better, thanks. And how was your weekend?
— It was OK. I stayed at home on Saturday.
— Oh, right. What did you do?
— I did the washing, checked my emails, watched TV — you know, the usual. And then on Sunday I went to the cinema.
— Oh, nice. What did you see?
— It was called A Day in the Life.
— Oh, yes. What was it like?
— It was great. I really enjoyed it.
— Yeah, I’d like to see that. Oh, we’re late for the meeting. Let’s go!

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— Hi. How are you?
— I’m very well, thanks. I went away for the weekend - to Spain!
— Wow! Where did you go?
— We went to Madrid. It was wonderful!
— Oh, great! Who did you go with?
— My friend, Ingrid.
— And where did you stay?
— We stayed with some friends from university.
— Oh, nice.
— What about you? How was your weekend?
— Oh, not very interesting. I worked all Sunday.
— Really? What did you do?
— I wrote that report you wanted. It took me 10 hours.
— You’re joking! When did you finish it?
— At 11 o’clock last night. Here it is.
— That’s great! Thanks, Simon.
— No problem.
— OK, let’s start this meeting. Where are Emily and Tim?
— Here they are.

— Hi there. Sorry we’re late. Emily wanted to get a coffee.
— Tim!

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They didn’t like each other at first.
They didn’t finish their course.
They didn’t have any money.
They didn’t get the money for a month.
They didn’t have a bank account.

50

— Welcome to Book of the Day. Today we have the writer Wes Clark, talking about his new book, Planet Google. First of all, Wes, is it true? Did you really write this book in twelve weeks?
— Yes, I did. And I enjoyed writing it because Larry Page and Sergey Brin are really interesting people.
— OK - so, let’s start at the beginning. Where are they from?
— Well, Larry Page is American but Sergey Brin was born in Russia. His family went to live in the USA in 1979, when Sergey was six. But his mother wasn’t very happy about going to the USA.
— Did she want to stay in Russia?
— Yes, she did.
— So did Sergey’s parents find work in the USA?
— Yes, they did. Sergey’s father got a job at Maryland University. He was a mathematics teacher there.
— And what about Sergey? Did he study mathematics?
— Yes, he did. He studied mathematics and computer science at the same university.
— At the same university as his father?
— Yes, that’s right.
— Did Larry go to Maryland University?
— No, he didn’t. He went to Michigan State University. His mother and father were computer science teachers there.
— Really? So Larry was at the same university as his parents!
— Yes, that’s correct. And Larry’s family always had computers in their home. He was the first student in his school to do his homework on a computer.
— Right. And then Page and Brin went to Stanford University, and now, of course, they’re both very rich ...

51

I can’t find my mobile.
You can use my phone if you want.
A lot of people can’t understand it.
You can buy 3D TVs online.
I can’t turn off the TV!
Can you download TV programmes?

52

You can watch TV programmes online.
You can use my phone if you want.
I can’t find my mobile.
A lot of people can’t understand it.
You could only get three channels.
You couldn’t record TV programmes.
Can you watch TV online?
Yes, you can.
No, you can’t.
Could you record programmes in nineteen seventy-four?

53

Motorola launched the first mobile phone in 1983, but you could only use it in a car because it needed a big battery. A few years later you could buy a mobile that you could take to work - but it was in a suitcase!
In the early nineties you could buy a small mobile for $200, but you couldn’t send texts until 1995. The BlackBerry, launched in 1999, was one of the first phones you could use to go online. And you couldn’t buy a mobile with a camera in Europe until 2002.
These days most people can’t leave home without their mobile. You can use your phone to go online, make video calls and find your way with GPS. You can also download apps, watch TV programmes or play games. But a lot of people still can’t remember to charge their phone or turn it off in the cinema!

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A It’s one o’clock and here’s George Lucan with the news.
N Over sixty people are in hospital after a train crash in Scotland this morning. The train was on its way to London but crashed only ten minutes after it left Edinburgh.
Fifty-three people died in storms in Florida last night. The storms damaged hundreds of homes and many people are without water and electricity.
Bill and Nancy Potter, who want to be the first eighty-ye'ar-old couple to sail round the world, are missing off the coast of Australia. Their family and friends became worried when the couple didn’t arrive in Sydney last weekend as planned. Helicopters are now looking for the couple and their boat.
And finally, supermarket manager Joe Hall won over thirteen million pounds in last night’s lottery - thanks to his dog! Joe told reporters today that his dog, Max, chose the numbers!
A That’s the news this Thursday lunchtime. And now over to Jan Adams for the travel news.

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— I really enjoyed that burger.
— Yeah, the salad was good too.
— By the way, did you read about the winner of this week’s lottery?
— No. How much did he win?
— Over 13 million pounds.
— Really?
— Yeah, and guess what? His dog chose the numbers for him!
— You’re joking! How?
— He wrote 50 numbers on envelopes, put biscuits in them and put them around the house.
— Right.
— And then he used the numbers of the first six envelopes that the dog found. And now he’s a millionaire!
— That’s amazing!

Part 6

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— Did you hear about that train crash?
— No, where was it?
— Somewhere near Edinburgh.
— Oh, dear.
— Yes. Over sixty people are in hospital.
— Oh no, that’s terrible.
— Yes, I know.
— Mum, Dad, can we talk about the holiday now?
— Yes, OK. Let’s have a look …

57

— Here's your coffee.
— Thanks a lot.
— You have family in the USA, don’t you?
— Yes, why?
— Did you hear about the storms in Florida?
— Yes, isn’t it awful? I saw it on the news this morning.
— Is your family OK?
— Yes, they’re fine. They don’t live in Florida. They live near Washington.
— Oh, right. Oh, we’re late for a meeting again!
— Come on, let’s go.

58

— Did you read about the eighty- year-old couple and their boat?
— No, what happened?
— Their boat was damaged in a storm and they were missing for two days.
— Oh, dear. Are they OK?
— Yes. A helicopter found them yesterday off the coast of Australia.
— Oh, that’s good.
— Maybe we can sail around the world when we’re eighty.
— You're joking, I hope.
— Yes, of course.

59

Tonight’s programme looks at the work of Shigeru Miyamoto, the world-famous video game designer. Shigeru was born in Kyoto, Japan, on November 16th 1952. He studied art at Kanazawa College of Art from 1970 to 1975. Between 1998 and 2010 he won awards for his work in the USA, the UK, France and Spain. But Shigeru lives a very ordinary life. He’s married with two children and he usually goes to work by bike. In his free time he plays the guitar and he writes music. He once said, "They say video games are bad for you. But that’s what they said about rock 'n' roll." Shigeru designed the first Mario Brothers game in 1983 and he says Mario is his favourite video game character. Shigeru was the first video game designer to tell a story in his video games.
All Mario Brothers video games have a hero, a princess and a villain…

60

— Where were you born, Clive?
— I was born in a small town called Burford, near Oxford.
— How long did you live there?
— We lived there for 12 years and then we moved to London. But my grandparents still live in Burford.
— What's it like?
— Oh, it’s really nice. There are lots of beautiful old buildings and interesting shops. There isn’t a station, but there’s one at Charlbury, about five miles away.
— Are there any good pubs in Burford?
— Yes, there are. In the town centre there are four or five really nice pubs and all of them have fantastic food.
— So when did you last go there?
— About six months ago. I was at my grandparents' house for New Year.
— Oh, nice.

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— Hi, James. Did you have a good weekend?
— Yes, it was OK, thanks. I stayed at home all weekend. What about you?
— I went to visit my brother in Ireland.
— Really? Where does he live?
— In a small village called Eyeries. It’s about two hours from Cork airport.
— Oh, right. What’s it like?
— Well, there’s only one road, and all of the houses are different colours!
— Really? It sounds lovely.
— Yes, it is. There are lots of beautiful beaches nearby and it’s a good place to go for walks.
— Is there a hotel?
— No, there isn’t. And there aren’t any restaurants. But there are two bars and a couple of shops.
— Oh, OK.
— If you want to go there one day, I’m sure you can stay with my brother.
— Oh, thanks a lot.

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— Hi, Aunt Alice. Happy birthday!
— Hello, Brian. You remembered!
— Of course. I couldn’t forget my favourite aunt’s birthday!
— Oh, thank you. And how are things with you? Do you like living in Brisbane?
— Yes, I love it here. There are lots of things to do and the people are very friendly.
— And how’s your new flat?
— It's great. There’s a nice beach about five minutes away and there are lots of bars and restaurants. It’s a great place to go out at night.
— Oh, that’s nice, dear. I’m pleased that you’re happy there.
— Yes, I am. And how’s Uncle Thomas?
— Oh, he’s very well, thanks…

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— Hello. Can I help you?
— Hi, I’m John, and this is my wife, Becky.
— Hello.
— Nice to meet you.
— You too. We’d like some information about the flat in Park Road, please. We saw it on your website.
— Of course. What would you like to know?
— Er, firstly, is there any furniture?
— Yes, there are some chairs, a sofa, beds — it’s fully furnished. But, er, there isn’t a TV.
— Oh, that’s OK. And the bedrooms — are they big?
— Er, well, one bedroom’s very big, but the other is, er, quite small. It’s fine for a child.
— That's OK. But we haven’t got any children.
— Right. Well, there’s a lot of space for two people.
— Hmm. And the bathroom. Has it got a shower?
— Yes, there’s a shower and a bath. It’s very nice.
— OK. Is there anything else, Becky?
— Yes, what’s in the kitchen?
— There's a cooker, a fridge and a washing machine. And I think there are some chairs and a table.
— Right. And are there any shops near the flat?
— Yes, there are some shops only 5 minutes away. And it’s near the station.
— That's not bad for £800 a month.
— Yes, maybe.
— It is a beautiful flat. Would you like to see it?
— Er, yes I think so, don’t you?
— Yes, definitely.
— Great! What about, er, today at 3 o’clock?
— Yes, 3 o’clock is fine. Can we meet at the flat?

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— Hi. I’m at the supermarket. Have we got any bread?
— Yes, we’ve got some bread, but we haven’t got any butter.
— OK. So we need some butter. Is there any milk?
— No, there isn’t. And we need some meat and some eggs.
— Right. Have we got any fruit?
— We've got a big bag of oranges, but we haven’t got any apples.
— OK, I’ll get some more fruit. And some cheese.
— And can you get a big bottle of water too?
— Yes, OK. See you later. Bye.

65

— Hi. Can I help you?
— Yes, please. Have you got any guide books for London?
— Yes, they’re over there.
— Oh yes, I see. Thanks. … I’ll have this one, please. How much is this map?
— This one is … £5.95.
— OK, I’ll have the map too.
— Sure. …
— And can I have four stamps for Europe, please?
— I'm sorry, we don’t sell stamps for Europe.
— No problem.
— Anything else?
— No, that’s all, thanks.
— Right, that’s £19.45, please.
— Here you are.
— Would you like a bag?
— No, thanks. I’ve got one.
— OK. Here’s your change and your receipt.
— Thank you.
— Have a nice day.
— You too. Bye.
— Bye.

Part 7

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— Do you need any help?
— Oh, yes, please. How much are these lamps?
— The big ones are £25 and the small ones are £17.50.
— Um, OK. I’ll have this one, please.
— Of course. Would you like anything else?
— Yes, do you sell suitcases?
— Yes, we do. They’re on the second floor.
— OK. I’ll buy this first.
— Right. … Right, that’s £17.50, please.
— Thanks.
— … Your PIN number, please. … OK. Here you are. Your receipt’s in the bag.
— Great. Thanks for your help. Bye.
— Goodbye.

67

—  Janet? It’s Frank.
— Frank! Where are you?
— I'm at the station. The train was late. I’m waiting for a taxi.
— But we’ve got that meeting with the Tamada brothers at 10 o’clock!
— Yes, I know. Are they there yet?
— Yes, they’re sitting in your office.
— Oh no!
— And they aren’t looking very happy.
— Hold on … here’s a taxi. Start the meeting without me, but take notes. Oh, and Janet?
— Yes?
— Remember — this isn’t your contract. It’s my contract!
— Of course it is, Frank … bye! Liz?
— Yes?
— Where's Adriana?
— Oh, she’s working at home today.
— Oh, dear. I need someone to take notes at the Tamada meeting.
— I'm not doing anything important at the moment. Do you want me to do it?
— Actually, I want you to finish those reports.
— Well, Danny isn’t doing anything. I can ask him.
— OK, thanks.

68

— Danny, are you busy?
— Well, er, I’m writing a letter.
— Can you take notes at the meeting, please?
— Why me? Look, Bob is reading the newspaper. Ask him.
— He isn’t reading the newspaper. He’s studying the business pages.
— Well, I’m waiting for a phone call from New York.
— They're not working in New York now, Danny. It’s 5.00 a.m. there!
— OK, OK, I’m going now. Which room?

69

— Hello, Liz, it’s Frank.
— Hi, Frank. Where are you calling from?
— I'm in a taxi. There was an accident or something. We’re not moving.
— Oh, dear.
— Look, Janet isn’t answering her phone. What’s she doing?
— She's talking to the Tamada brothers. And Danny’s taking notes.
— Oh, right. Where are they having the meeting?
— Er … in Janet’s office.
— In Janet’s office? Oh no! Liz, please go and tell Janet not to sign that contract.
— OK, Frank. See you soon. And hurry up!

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— Hi, Liz. Are they still in Janet’s office?
— Yes, they are. Good luck!
— Right… Hello, everybody. Sorry I’m late.
— Er, hello, Frank. Mr Tamada and I are just signing the contract.
— No, you’re not, Janet. I’m signing the contract.
— OK, Frank. It’s all yours.
— I'm so sorry I wasn’t here when you arrived. There was an accident and I…

71

— Hi! It’s me.
— Hello, love. Are you working late this evening?
— No, I’m having a drink with Liz. I signed the Tamada contract today.
— Oh, that’s fantastic! Are you having a nice time?
— Yes, thanks. What are you doing?
— I'm making dinner.
— Are the kids doing their homework?
— Er … no, they’re not.
— What are they doing?
— They're watching TV.

72

— And with all this snow, let’s go over to Jan Adams in the centre of London for this morning’s traffic news.
— Well, people aren’t very happy here in the city — there aren’t any trains, traffic isn’t moving and there are problems on the tube and the buses. Excuse me, sir, are you on your way to work?
— Yes, I am. I usually go by train, but I’m taking the bus today and I’m very late.
— What time do you usually start work?
— I start at eight. And it’s eight thirty now. And I’m still waiting for a bus! Why can’t they do something about the roads?
— Thank you, sir. Excuse me, madam, are you going to work?
— Yes, I am.
— And do you always walk to work?
— No, I usually cycle, but I’m walking today because the roads are so bad.
— So how long is your journey to work on a normal day?
— About twenty minutes.
— OK. And how long is it taking today?
— Well, I left home at half past seven, that’s about an hour ago.
— Well, good luck. Excuse me, sir, are you on your way to work?
— Yes, I am.
— And how do you usually travel to work?
— When I’m working in London, I usually take the tube.
— Right. And how are you getting to work today?
— Well, today I’m walking because of the snow.
— And where’re you from?
— I'm from Canada.
— Oh, so you know all about snow.
— Yes It snows a lot in Canada every winter. And we never have these problems! Why isn’t anyone doing anything about the roads?
— Thank you. Well as you can hear, everyone’s asking the same question today — why can’t they do something about the roads?
— Thanks, Jan. That was Jan Adams reporting from the centre of London.

73

I’m an accountant and I work for a bank. I usually work in the city, but today I ‘m working at home because of the snow. At the moment I’m sitting in the kitchen and I’m writing emails on my laptop. I don’t work at home very often, so I’m happy it’s snowing today!

74

On Mondays we usually drive to Wimbledon and visit some friends. But we’re staying at home today because of the snow. At the moment my husband, Lenny, is answering his emails and I’m watching the news. Normally, I don’t watch TV in the day, but I want to know about the weather.

75

What does Maddy do?
Is she working in the city today?
What is she doing at the moment? 
Does she work at home very often?
What do Lenny and Eve usually do on Mondays? 
What are they doing today?
Does Eve normally watch TV in the day?
Why is she watching it today?