TEST 10

14 glasses   15 luggage / cases / bags

16 (a) lunch   17 America / American (friends)

18 9.30 (am)   19 (new) office(s)

Audioscript

Woman:   … Hello Ann … it’s Sarah Smith. I think I left my glasses in your house yesterday. I had my bag with me but they’re not in there. Can you have a look and see if you can find them? I’ll be in all day if you want to call back.

Man:   … Hi Mum, it’s Alex. I should be arriving about 6 o’clock tomorrow evening. Could you come and get me from the station? I’ve got lots of luggage, it’ll fill the car! I’ll give you a call when the train gets in. Thanks … see you tomorrow.

Woman:   … Morning Ann, it’s Helen here. I was wondering if you could come to lunch this Saturday? About 12 o’clock. If you can’t mange Saturday, Sunday would be fine. I’d like you to meet some American friends who are visiting. Look forward to hearing from you.

Man:   … Mrs Jackson, this is Premier Travel. I’m just calling to tell you that your holiday tickets have arrived and you can come and get them any time. There’s one small change in flight time, but it simply means that your flight out to Spain leaves at 9.30 am rather than 7.30. I thought you’d probably be pleased! It means checking in at 7.30 instead of 5.30, so you won’t be quite so exhausted when you arrive. Call if you have any queries. Bye.

Woman:   … Hello Ann, sorry to trouble you on your day off, but it’s Mary at the office. There’s a real problem at the new Australian office and the manager needs to speak to you urgently. Can you ring me whenever you get in – call me at home if it’s after 7.00. Thanks a lot.

TEST 11

14   walking/(to) walk/walks

15   picnic/lunch / picnic lunch

16   dinner(s)

17   (the) lake(side)

18   (English) cooking/food

19   (£)185

Audioscript

Woman:   Thank you for calling the National Park Hotel Information Line. We’re going to tell you about accommodation in Upton, Lakeside and Lowton. First, in Upton, is the three-star country house hotel, the Marston Hotel, which is in a wonderful position and is especially suitable if you enjoy walking. A double room will cost from £158, including meals. You can request a picnic lunch if you’re going out on the hills all day. The phone number to ring is 019655 469.

Our second choice in Upton is the Bristol Hotel, a one-star hotel with just seven rooms and set in its own pleasant gardens. A double room here is between £70 and £90, with dinner included. The phone number is 019655 592. It’s good value, but please note they are closed in January.

In Lakeside is the two-star Ferndale Hotel. There are 15 rooms here and the hotel is on a hill with a wonderful view of the lake. A double room here will cost from £130 to £220, although that does include use of the tennis courts. The phone number for the Ferndale at Lakeside is 019662 2635.

The last of our National Park selection is at Lowton, just seven miles south of Lakeside. Here we recommend the three-star Firtrees Hotel, which has already won two prizes for its English cooking. It has 20 rooms in all and is in a good position for touring in the National Park. A double room will cost £185 a night. The phone number is 01786 481601.

Thank you for calling the National Park Hotel Information Line.

TEST 12

Answer & Audioscript

14 (the) changing (room)

15 shorts   16 shoe(s)   17 1.45

18 biscuit(s)   19 speed(s)

Audioscript

Man:   Welcome to the Sunnington Sports Camp. Before you divide into groups, I’d like to give you some information about the plans for this week. During your time here you will play at least 12 different sports. In the mornings there is a planned programme, but we offer you a choice of afternoon activity. You need to sign a list before midday today, saying which sport you’d like to do. The list is on the wall outside the changing room.

Now, clothes. You can wear your track suit for most sports, although you should also remember to bring shorts and a T-shirt each day as well, in case it’s hot. We do both outdoor sports and indoor activities, so please make sure you have two pairs of sports shoes with you, too.

Lunch is served in the canteen at half hour intervals between 12.15 and a quarter to two. Your group leader will tell you what time to start queuing outside the canteen. We also have a snack bar, where you can buy drinks, chocolate and biscuits, but a word of warning: don’t eat too much at a time, or you won’t be able to run as fast!

At the end of the course, you will get a certificate, at one of six levels. We give you marks each day for a number of things. First, we look at your attitude: this includes things like effort, working as part of a team, and so on. Then we give you marks for your performance, your strength and speed, as well as your actual skill in each sport. All these marks go towards your final score, which is out of 200. The Level six certificate goes to anyone who gets 180 marks or more.

Now, any questions?