Shadowing Practice: APTIS - LISTENING PRACTICE TEST SAMPLE 2 - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
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Aptos listening.
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Take time to read the question before you listen.
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Listen to each recording twice before making your choice.
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Choose the best answer for each question.
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Where is the girl's hat?
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Where's your new hat, Sally?
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I hope you haven't left it on the school bus.
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Don't worry, Mom.
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I put it in my school bag because I was too hot.
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Are you sure?
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I can't see it there.
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You probably dropped it in the road somewhere.
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Oh, here it is, hanging in the hall.
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I forgot to take it this morning.
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Where's your new hat, Sally?
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I hope you haven't left it on the school bus.
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Don't worry, Mum.
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I put it in my school bag because I was too hot.
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Are you sure?
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I can't see it there.
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You probably dropped it in the road somewhere.
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Oh, here it is, hanging in the hall.
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I forgot to take it this morning.
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Which dish did Mark cook in the competition?
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So you've won the Teenage Chef competition, Mark.
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Congratulations!
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Thanks.
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In the competition, you choose whether to cook a meat, fish or vegetarian dish.
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Then you're judged on the taste and how attractive it looks.
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I couldn't decide between fish and vegetables.
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I've never been brilliant at meat dishes.
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Then I found the judge was an expert in cooking fish, which worried me.
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So I went for my other choice and won.
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Now listen again.
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So you've won the Teenage Chef competition, Mark.
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Congratulations!
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Thanks.
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In the competition, you choose whether to cook a meat, fish or vegetarian dish.
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Then you're judged on the taste and how attractive it looks.
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I couldn't decide between fish and vegetables.
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I've never been brilliant at meat dishes.
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Then I found the judge was an expert in cooking fish, which worried me, so I went for my other choice and won.
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Where is the girl's book now?
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Excuse me, I think I left my book on this table.
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Have you seen it?
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Oh, yes.
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I took it inside with the empty glass when I cleared the table.
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I gave it to the manager who put it with the other lost property.
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He keeps it all in the drawer of his desk.
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I see.
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Where is he now?
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He's on the phone inside the cafe.
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Why don't you go inside?
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He'll be finished in a minute.
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Now listen again.
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Excuse me, I think I left my book on this table.
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Have you seen it?
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Oh, yes.
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I took it inside with the empty glass when I cleared the table.
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I gave it to the manager who put it with the other lost property.
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He keeps it all in the drawer of his desk.
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I see.
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Where is he now?
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He's on the phone inside the cafe.
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Why don't you go inside?
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He'll be finished in a minute.
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Who lives with Josh in his house?
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Does your house seem empty now your sister's left home, Josh?
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Not really.
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My grandmother's moved into her room and she doesn't go out much.
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It's really nice having her there because my dad never comes home until later and if my mum's out for the evening,
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grandma cooks supper for me.
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Now listen again.
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Does your house seem empty now your sister's left home, Josh?
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Not really.
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My grandmother's moved into her room and she doesn't go out much.
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It's really nice having her there because my dad never comes home until later.
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And if my mum's out for the evening, grandma cooks supper for me.
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What will the girl take with her on holiday?
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Have you packed for your holiday?
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No, I need to go shopping before I can do that.
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Last holiday my suitcase handle got broken, so I need something new to put all my stuff in.
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But suitcases are so heavy to carry.
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I always take a backpack.
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You can carry more that way.
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Yes, I thought about one of those, but good quality ones are expensive.
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I'll get one of those big sports bags, you know, one you can pull along.
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They don't cost much, so it doesn't matter if it gets torn.
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Now listen again.
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Have you packed for your holiday?
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No, I need to go shopping before I can do that.
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Last holiday, my suitcase handle got broken, so I need something new to put all my stuff in.
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But suitcases are so heavy to carry.
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I always take a backpack.
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You can carry more that way.
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Yes, I thought about one of those, but good quality ones are expensive.
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I'll get one of those big sports bags, you know, one you can pull along.
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They don't cost much, so it doesn't matter if it gets torn.
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What time will the train to Manchester leave?
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The train arriving at Platform 6 is the 11.45 from Manchester.
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The train due to arrive at Platform 4 in approximately 5 minutes is the delayed 11.30 train to Manchester.
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The train will now depart at 11.50 and travel non-stop.
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We apologise to passengers for the delay.
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Refreshments will not be available on this train.
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Now listen again. on this train.
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Where will the friends meet?
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Hi, it's Kimberly.
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I got your message and I'd love to go to the movies.
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There's a film called Spy Game or Comedy.
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I don't mind which.
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Shall we meet outside the cinema?
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Or I know, at the burger bar on the corner.
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We could have a snack before we go in.
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or we could meet at the bus station.
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Mum's driving me into town this afternoon to buy some trainers, so I won't be near the station.
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But something to eat first is a good idea.
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Shall we say six o'clock?
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OK.
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Now listen again.
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Hi, it's Kimberly.
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I got your message and I'd love to go to the movies.
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There's a film called Spy Game or Comedy.
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I don't mind which.
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Shall we meet outside the cinema?
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Or I know, at the burger bar on the corner.
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We could have a snack before we go in or we could meet at the bus station.
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Mum's driving me into town this afternoon to buy some trainers so I won't be near the station.
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But something to eat first is a good idea.
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Shall we say six o'clock?
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OK.
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Which sport will the boy do soon at the centre?
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Have you been to the new water sports centre yet?
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Oh, yes.
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It's brilliant.
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There are two indoor pools, one for underwater diving and one for swimming.
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And you can also have sailing lessons on the lake.
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That's what I'm doing there next weekend, actually.
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I was hoping to take water skiing lessons, but the leaflet says they're not starting those until next year.
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Now listen again.
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Have you been to the new water sports centre yet?
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Oh yes, it's brilliant.
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There are two indoor pools, one for underwater diving and one for swimming.
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And you can also have sailing lessons on the lake.
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That's what I'm doing there next weekend, actually.
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I was hoping to take water skiing lessons, but the leaflet says they're not starting those until next year.
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What can't the woman find?
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I'm going to mend and paint the cupboard in your bedroom today.
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Great, Mum.
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Anything I can do to help?
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Yes, can you go to the shop and get me a new hammer?
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This one's broken.
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But before you do that, ask your dad what he's done with the paintbrush.
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I've looked everywhere for it.
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There weren't any in the garage.
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All I could find was this knife, which I lost months ago.
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Now listen again.
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I'm going to mend and paint the cupboard in your bedroom today.
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Great Mum, anything I can do to help?
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Yes, can you go to the shop and get me a new hammer?
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This one's broken But before you do that, ask your dad what he's done with the paintbrush I've looked everywhere for it There weren't any in the garage
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All I could find was this knife, which I lost months ago What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?
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And now, for those of you planning to go to the Rock Festival tomorrow, you'll want to know what the weather's going to be like.
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As we go through today, the heavy rain will gradually disappear by the end of the afternoon.
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Tomorrow, we can expect some sunshine, with just a few light showers, and then some very hot and dry weather is likely by the weekend.
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Now listen again.
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And now for those of you planning to go to the Rock Festival tomorrow, you'll want to know what the weather's going to be like.
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As we go through today, the heavy rain will gradually disappear by the end of the afternoon.
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Tomorrow we can expect some sunshine with just a few light showers, and then some very hot and dry weather is likely by the weekend.
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What did the boy buy?
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I got most of the shopping you asked for, Mum.
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I got the last of the bread and some orange juice.
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But, sorry, there weren't any newspapers left.
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Oh, never mind.
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I need to remember to go in the morning.
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But what about the tomatoes for the salad?
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Ah, I forgot.
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I'll go back for them.
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Oh, don't worry.
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I'll stop and pick some up when I go out to collect your sister.
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Now listen again.
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I got most of the shopping you asked for, Mum.
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I got the last of the bread and some orange juice.
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But, sorry, there weren't any newspapers left.
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Oh, never mind.
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I need to remember to go in the morning.
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But what about the tomatoes for the salad?
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Ah, I forgot.
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I'll go back for them.
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Oh, don't worry.
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I'll stop and pick some up when I go out to collect your sister.
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Which present has the girl bought her mother?
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Hi, it's me, Jane.
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I've got Mum's birthday present.
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I think she'll like it.
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Yes, that's right, a gold-coloured one.
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She's always writing letters, so she'll find it useful.
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I thought about a CD, but I'm never really sure what music she likes, and Dad's bought her a new pair of earrings for her birthday anyway.
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I'm sure she'll like what I've got her.
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Now listen again.
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Hi, it's me, Jane.
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I've got Mum's birthday present.
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I think she'll like it.
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Yes, that's right, a gold-coloured one.
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She's always writing letters, so she'll find it useful.
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I thought about a CD, but I'm never really sure what music she likes, and Dad's bought her a new pair of earrings for her birthday anyway.
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I'm sure she'll like what I've got her.
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Which TV programme will they watch together?
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Hasn't that basketball match finished yet?
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You know I want to watch the wildlife programme at nine o'clock.
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It's cancelled, and everything's running late because the rock concert finished later than expected.
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Sit down and watch this match with me.
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It's really exciting and more interesting than looking at animals.
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Oh, okay then.
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Now listen again.
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Hasn't that Bosket Bowl match finished yet?
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You know I want to watch the wildlife programme at nine o'clock.
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It's cancelled and everything's running late because the rock concert finished later than expected.
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Sit down and watch this match with me.
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It's really exciting and more interesting than looking at animals.
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Oh, OK then.
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What time is the swimming lesson today?
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Hi, Judy.
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Do you want to play tennis after school?
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Say about 4.30.
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That would be fun, but I've got a swimming lesson.
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It's usually at a quarter past five, but it's half an hour earlier this evening at a quarter to five.
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It takes me ages to cycle to the swimming pool, so I really don't think I'll have time today.
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Let's try tomorrow.
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OK.
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Now listen again.
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Hi, Judy.
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Do you want to play tennis after school?
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Say about 4.30.
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That would be fun, but I've got a swimming lesson.
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It's usually at a quarter past five, but it's half an hour earlier this evening at a quarter to five.
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It takes me ages to cycle to the swimming pool, so I really don't think I'll have time today.
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Let's try tomorrow.
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OK.
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Which subject does the boy like best?
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I really like the new IT teacher.
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Our project for this term is to design a new website.
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I've always wanted to know how to do that.
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The sports teacher is much more serious, but that's still my favourite subject.
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Last year, I used to really like geography, but the teacher we have now gives us so much homework.
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Now listen again.
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I really like the new IT teacher.
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Our project for this term is to design a new website.
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I've always wanted to know how to do that.
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The sports teacher is much more serious, but that's still my favourite subject.
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Last year, I used to really like geography, but the teacher we have now gives us so much homework.
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Which t-shirt does the boy decide to buy?
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I'd like to buy a black t-shirt with short sleeves, please.
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Large size.
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I'm afraid the black ones have long sleeves, but we've got short sleeves in the lighter colours.
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Do you want a round neck or a V-neck?
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It must be round neck.
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Let me think.
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Um, OK, I'll take one of the short-sleeved ones.
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The colour's not so important, really.
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Now listen again.
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I'd like to buy a black T-shirt with short sleeves, please, large size.
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I'm afraid the black ones have long sleeves, but we've got short sleeves in the lighter colours.
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Do you want a round neck or a V-neck?
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It must be round neck.
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Let me think.
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OK, I'll take one of the short-sleeved ones.
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The colour's not so important, really.
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Who will be on the stage next?
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And that was Shark with Joe on piano and Rich on guitar.
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Lots of music to come, including the Three Biscuits, with songs from their new CD.
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But first, here are Subway.
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You all know the drummer and guitarist, but singing here with them for the first time is Sarah Island, the drummer's sister.
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Please give her a big welcome.
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Now listen again.
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And that was Shark with Joe on piano and Rich on guitar.
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Lots of music to come, including the Three Biscuits, with songs from their new CD.
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But first, here are Subway.
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You all know the drummer and guitarist, but singing here with them for the first time is Sarah Island, the drummer's sister.
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Please give her a big welcome.
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What time will the pie be ready?
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What time is it, Mum?
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Do you think the apple pie will be ready yet?
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It's 4.35.
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And the pie went into the oven at quarter past four?
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That's right.
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You could check it at five and turn the heat down a bit, but don't take it out until 20 past.
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That's 45 minutes to go.
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OK.
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I'm hungry already.
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Now listen again.
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What time is it, Mum?
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Do you think the apple pie will be ready yet?
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It's 4.35.
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And the pie went into the oven at quarter past four?
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That's right.
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You could check it at five and turn the heat down a bit, but don't take it out until twenty past.
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That's 45 minutes to go.
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OK.
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I'm hungry already.
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Which photo does the girl dislike?
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I've got the photos back.
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Look, this one of us on the beach is just brilliant.
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Yes.
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You must get a copy for me to put in my photo album.
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It was a great day, but that other one's good too.
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I don't know why you think so.
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That dress I'm wearing looks awful.
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I only bought it because it was half price.
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The one of us on the boat isn't bad.
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Look.
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Apart from the fact that we look seasick.
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Now listen again.
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I've got the photos back.
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Look, this one of us on the beach is just brilliant.
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Yes.
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You must get a copy for me to put in my photo album.
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It was a great day, but that other one's good too.
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I don't know how you think so.
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That dress I'm wearing looks awful.
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I only bought it because it was half price.
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The one of us on the boat isn't bad.
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Look.
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Hmm.
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Apart from the fact that we look seasick.
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What should the students take on the school trip?
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Now you won't need any money for the bus
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or your entrance ticket to the museum tomorrow because that's already paid for
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but bring some change for when you get thirsty
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and want to buy a drink The only food
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or drink allowed on the bus is fruit Bring some with you
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because it's quite a long trip and you'll get hungry
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and you'll need to bring all your coloured pencils for the work I'm going to ask you to do there
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Now listen again.
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Now you won't need any money for the bus or your entrance ticket to the museum tomorrow because that's already paid for.
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But bring some change for when you get thirsty and want to buy a drink.
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The only food or drink allowed on the bus is fruit.
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Bring some with you because it's quite a long trip and you'll get hungry.
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and you'll need to bring all your coloured pencils for the work I'm going to ask you to do there.
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Where do the boys decide to go?
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So, we've got three hours.
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Shall we go skateboarding in the park?
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What do you think?
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Well, there's the latest space film which is meant to be good
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or there's a new computer game shop which has just opened.
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Oh, well, I haven't got enough money to buy a new game anyway.
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Let's go and watch the film.
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OK, we can go skateboarding any time.
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Now listen again.
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So, we've got three hours.
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Shall we go skateboarding in the park?
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What do you think?
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Well, there's the latest space film, which is meant to be good.
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Or there's a new computer game shop, which has just opened.
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Oh, well, I haven't got enough money to buy a new game anyway.
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Let's go and watch the film.
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OK, we can go skateboarding any time.
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What has the girl lost? Can I help you?
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You look worried.
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Is everything all right?
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Well, I was in the playground about ten minutes ago with my friends, and I got a call on my mobile phone.
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I had to get a pen out of my bag to write something down, and I think my purse fell out.
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I can't find it now.
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Do you know if anyone has handed it in?
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You know you're not supposed to bring phones to school.
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Anyway, let me go and check.
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What colour is it?
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Now listen again. Can I help you?
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You look worried.
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Is everything all right?
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Well, I was in the playground about ten minutes ago with my friends, and I got a call on my mobile phone.
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I had to get a pen out of my bag to write something down, and I think my purse fell out.
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I can't find it now.
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Do you know if anyone has handed it in?
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You know you're not supposed to bring phones to school.
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Anyway, let me go and check.
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What colour is it?
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When will Jack's mum pick him up?
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Mum, I'm ringing to tell you I'm at Tim's house.
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Football practice finished early, so we walked here together.
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OK.
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Well, it's half past five now, so I'll come in the car and pick you up.
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It'll take me about half an hour, so I'll see you at six.
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Oh, there's something good on television then.
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Can you come and get me after it at seven?
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I can't, Jack.
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I've got to pick your dad up from the station then.
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Mum, I'm ringing to tell you I'm at Tim's house.
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Football practice finished early, so we walked here together.
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OK.
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Well, it's half past five now, so I'll come in the car and pick you up.
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It'll take me about half an hour, so I'll see you at six.
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Oh, there's something good on television then.
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Can you come
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and get me after it? at seven i can't jack i've got to pick your dad up from the station then
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which postcard will they send we mustn't forget to send mum
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a postcard how about this one with a picture of the mountain well it's nice
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but we can't actually see it from where we're staying What about a view of the lake and the village instead?
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Or perhaps one of the garden pictures, if you think she'd prefer it?
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Look at the cottage and all the flowers.
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Hmm, I think your first idea was better.
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We could put a cross to show where we're staying.
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Right then, let's do that.
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Now listen again.
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We mustn't forget to send Mum a postcard.
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How about this one with a picture of the mountain?
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Well, it's nice, but we can't actually see it from where we're staying.
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What about a view of the lake and the village instead?
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Or perhaps one of the garden pictures, if you think she'd prefer it?
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Look at the cottage and all the flowers.
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Hmm, I think your first idea was better.
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We could put a cross to show where we're staying.
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Right then, let's do that.
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What do they decide to buy?
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Look, Kate, there are some of those biscuits you like.
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Oh, yes.
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Mmm.
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There aren't many in a packet, though, Mum.
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Why don't we have this cake instead?
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Remember, I've got my friends coming tomorrow.
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Oh, I haven't forgotten.
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I've already made a cake and I've bought lots of ice cream.
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Well, I suppose some biscuits would be nice with ice cream.
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Do we need anything else?
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Now listen again.
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Look, Kate, there are some of those biscuits you like.
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Oh yes, mmm.
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There aren't many in a packet though, Mum.
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Why don't we have this cake instead?
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Remember, I've got my friends coming tomorrow.
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Oh, I haven't forgotten.
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I've already made a cake and I've bought lots of ice cream.
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Well, I suppose some biscuits would be nice with ice cream.
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Do we need anything else?
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Where is the girl's hat?
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Where's your new hat, Sally?
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I hope you haven't left it on the school bus.
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Don't worry, Mum.
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I put it in my school bag because I was too hot.
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Are you sure?
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I can't see it there.
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You probably dropped it in the road somewhere.
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Oh, here it is, hanging in the hall.
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I forgot to take it this morning.
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Where's your new hat, Sally?
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I hope you haven't left it on the school bus.
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Don't worry, Mum.
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I put it in my school bag because I was too hot.
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Are you sure?
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I can't see it there.
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You probably dropped it in the road somewhere.
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Oh, here it is, hanging in the hall.
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I forgot to take it this morning.
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Which dish did Mark cook in the competition?
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So you've won the Teenage Chef competition, Mark.
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Congratulations!
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Thanks.
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In the competition, you choose whether to cook a meat, fish or vegetarian dish.
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Then you're judged on the taste and how attractive it looks.
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I couldn't decide between fish and vegetables.
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I've never been brilliant at meat dishes.
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Then I found the judge was an expert in cooking fish, which worried me.
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So I went for my other choice and won.
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Now listen again.
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So you've won the Teenage Chef competition, Mark.
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Congratulations!
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Thanks.
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In the competition, you choose whether to cook a meat, fish or vegetarian dish.
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Then you're judged on the taste and how attractive it looks.
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I couldn't decide between fish and vegetables.
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I've never been brilliant at meat dishes.
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Then I found the judge was an expert in cooking fish, which worried me, so I went from my other choice and won.
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Where is the girl's book now?
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Excuse me, I think I left my book on this table.
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Have you seen it?
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Oh, yes.
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I took it inside with the empty glass when I cleared the table.
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I gave it to the manager who put it with the other lost property.
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He keeps it all in the drawer of his desk.
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I see.
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Where is he now?
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He's on the phone inside the cafe.
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Why don't you go inside?
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He'll be finished in a minute.
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Now listen again.
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Excuse me, I think I left my book on this table.
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Have you seen it?
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Oh, yes.
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I took it inside with the empty glass when I cleared the table.
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I gave it to the manager who put it with the other lost property.
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He keeps it all in the drawer of his desk.
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I see.
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Where is he now?
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He's on the phone inside the cafe.
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Why don't you go inside?
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He'll be finished in a minute.
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Who lives with Josh in his house?
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Does your house seem empty now your sister's left home, Josh?
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Not really.
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My grandmother's moved into her room and she doesn't go out much.
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It's really nice having her there because my dad never comes home until later and if my mum's out for the evening,
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grandma cooks supper for me.
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Now listen again.
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Does your house seem empty now your sister's left home, Josh?
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Not really.
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My grandmother's moved into her room and she doesn't go out much.
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It's really nice having her there because my dad never comes home until later.
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And if my mum's out for the evening, grandma cooks supper for me.
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What will the girl take with her on holiday?
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Have you packed for your holiday?
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No, I need to go shopping before I can do that.
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Last holiday my suitcase handle got broken, so I need something new to put all my stuff in.
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But suitcases are so heavy to carry.
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I always take a backpack.
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You can carry more that way.
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Yes, I thought about one of those, but good quality ones are expensive.
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I'll get one of those big sports bags, you know, one you can pull along.
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They don't cost much, so it doesn't matter if it gets torn.
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Now listen again.
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Have you packed for your holiday?
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No, I need to go shopping before I can do that.
521
Last holiday, my suitcase handle got broken, so I need something new to put all my stuff in.
522
but suitcases are so heavy to carry.
523
I always take a backpack.
524
You can carry more that way.
525
Yes, I thought about one of those, but good quality ones are expensive.
526
I'll get one of those big sports bags, you know, one you can pull along.
527
They don't cost much, so it doesn't matter if it gets torn.
528
What time will the train to Manchester leave?
529
The train arriving at Platform 6 is the 11.45 from Manchester.
530
The train due to arrive at Platform 4 in approximately 5 minutes is the delayed 11.30 train to Manchester.
531
The train will now depart at 11.50 and travel non-stop.
532
We apologise to passengers for the delay.
533
Refreshments will not be available on this train.
534
Now listen again. on this train.
535
Where will the friends meet?
536
Hi, it's Kimberly.
537
I got your message and I'd love to go to the movies.
538
There's a film called Spy Game or Comedy.
539
I don't mind which.
540
Shall we meet outside the cinema?
541
Or I know, at the burger bar on the corner.
542
We could have a snack before we go in.
543
or we could meet at the bus station.
544
Mum's driving me into town this afternoon to buy some trainers, so I won't be near the station.
545
But something to eat first is a good idea.
546
Shall we say six o'clock?
547
OK.
548
Now listen again.
549
Hi, it's Kimberly.
550
I got your message and I'd love to go to the movies.
551
There's a film called Spy Game or Comedy.
552
I don't mind which.
553
Shall we meet outside the cinema?
554
Or I know, at the burger bar on the corner.
555
We could have a snack before we go in or we could meet at the bus station.
556
Mum's driving me into town this afternoon to buy some trainers so I won't be near the station.
557
But something to eat first is a good idea.
558
Shall we say six o'clock?
559
OK.
560
Which sport will the boy do soon at the centre?
561
Have you been to the new water sports centre yet?
562
Oh, yes.
563
It's brilliant.
564
There are two indoor pools, one for underwater diving and one for swimming.
565
And you can also have sailing lessons on the lake.
566
That's what I'm doing there next weekend, actually.
567
I was hoping to take water skiing lessons, but the leaflet says they're not starting those until next year.
568
Now listen again.
569
Have you been to the new water sports centre yet?
570
Oh yes, it's brilliant.
571
There are two indoor pools, one for underwater diving and one for swimming, and you can also have sailing lessons on the lake.
572
That's what I'm doing there next weekend, actually.
573
I was hoping to take water skiing lessons, but the leaflet says they're not starting those until next year.
574
What can't the woman find?
575
I'm going to mend and paint the cupboard in your bedroom today.
576
Great Mum, anything I can do to help?
577
Yes, can you go to the shop and get me a new hammer?
578
This one's broken.
579
But before you do that, ask your Dad what he's done with the paintbrush.
580
I've looked everywhere for it.
581
There weren't any in the garage.
582
All I could find was this knife which I lost months ago.
583
Now listen again.
584
I'm going to mend and paint the cupboard in your bedroom today.
585
Great, Mum.
586
Anything I can do to help?
587
Yes.
588
Can you go to the shop and get me a new hammer?
589
This one's broken.
590
But before you do that, ask your dad what he's done with the paintbrush.
591
I've looked everywhere for it.
592
There weren't any in the garage.
593
All I could find was this knife, which I lost months ago.
594
What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?
595
And now for those of you planning to go to the Rock Festival tomorrow, you'll want to know what the weather is going to be like.
596
As we go through today, the heavy rain will gradually disappear by the end of the afternoon.
597
Tomorrow we can expect some sunshine with just a few light showers
598
and then some very hot and dry weather is likely by the weekend.
599
Now listen again.
600
What did the boy buy?
601
I got most of the shopping you asked for, Mum.
602
I got the last of the bread and some orange juice.
603
But, sorry, there weren't any newspapers left.
604
Oh, never mind.
605
I need to remember to go in the morning.
606
But what about the tomatoes for the salad?
607
Ah, I forgot.
608
I'll go back for them.
609
Oh, don't worry.
610
I'll stop and pick some up when I go out to collect your sister.
611
Now listen again.
612
I got most of the shopping you asked for, Mum.
613
I got the last of the bread and some orange juice.
614
But, sorry, there weren't any newspapers left.
615
Oh, never mind.
616
I need to remember to go in the morning.
617
But what about the tomatoes for the salad?
618
Ah, I forgot.
619
I'll go back for them.
620
Oh, don't worry.
621
I'll stop and pick some up when I go out to collect your sister.
622
Which present has the girl bought her mother?
623
Hi, it's me, Jane.
624
I've got Mum's birthday present.
625
I think she'll like it.
626
Yes, that's right, a gold-coloured one.
627
She's always writing letters, so she'll find it useful.
628
I thought about a CD, but I'm never really sure what music she likes, and Dad's bought her a new pair of earrings for her birthday anyway.
629
I'm sure she'll like what I've got her.
630
Now listen again.
631
of earrings for her birthday anyway.
632
I'm sure she'll like what I've got her.
633
Which TV programme will they watch together?
634
Hasn't that basket bowl match finished yet?
635
You know I want to watch the wildlife programme at nine o'clock.
636
It's cancelled and everything's running late because the rock concert finished later than expected.
637
Sit down and watch this match with me.
638
It's really exciting and more interesting than looking at animals.
639
Oh, OK then.
640
Now listen again.
641
Hasn't that basket bowl match finished yet?
642
You know I want to watch the wildlife programme at nine o'clock.
643
It's cancelled and everything's running late because the rock concert finished later than expected.
644
Sit down and watch this match with me.
645
It's really exciting and more interesting than looking at animals.
646
Oh, okay then.
647
What time is the swimming lesson today?
648
Hi Judy, do you want to play tennis after school?
649
Say about 4.30.
650
That would be fun, but I've got a swimming lesson.
651
It's usually at a quarter past five, but it's half an hour earlier this evening at a quarter to five.
652
It takes me ages to cycle to the swimming pool, so I really don't think I'll have time today.
653
Let's try tomorrow.
654
OK.
655
Now listen again.
656
Hi, Judy.
657
Do you want to play tennis after school?
658
Say about 4.30.
659
That would be fun, but I've got a swimming lesson.
660
It's usually at a quarter past five, but it's half an hour earlier this evening at a quarter to five.
661
It takes me ages to cycle to the swimming pool, so I really don't think I'll have time today.
662
Let's try tomorrow.
663
OK.
664
Which subject does the boy like best?
665
I really like the new IT teacher.
666
Our project for this term is to design a new website.
667
I've always wanted to know how to do that.
668
The sports teacher is much more serious, but that's still my favourite subject.
669
Last year, I used to really like geography, but the teacher we have now gives us so much homework.
670
Now listen again.
671
I really like the new IT teacher.
672
Our project for this term is to design a new website.
673
I've always wanted to know how to do that.
674
The sports teacher is much more serious, but that's still my favourite subject.
675
Last year, I used to really like geography, but the teacher we have now gives us so much homework.
676
Which T-shirt does the boy decide to buy?
677
I'd like to buy a black T-shirt with short sleeves, please, large size.
678
I'm afraid the black ones have long sleeves, but we've got short sleeves in the lighter colours.
679
Do you want a round neck or a V-neck?
680
It must be round neck.
681
Let me think.
682
Um, OK, I'll take one of the short-sleeved ones.
683
The colour's not so important, really.
684
Now listen again.
685
I'd like to buy a black T-shirt with short sleeves, please, large size.
686
I'm afraid the black ones have long sleeves, but we've got short sleeves in the lighter colours.
687
Do you want a round neck or a V-neck?
688
It must be round neck.
689
Let me think.
690
OK, I'll take one of the short-sleeved ones.
691
The colour's not so important, really.
692
Who will be on the stage next?
693
And that was Shark with Joe on piano and Rich on guitar.
694
Lots of music to come, including the Three Biscuits, with songs from their new CD.
695
But first, hear our subway.
696
You all know the drummer and guitarist, but singing here with them for the first time is Sarah Island, the drummer's sister.
697
Please give her a big welcome.
698
Now listen again.
699
And that was Shark with Joe on piano and Rich on guitar.
700
Lots of music to come, including the Three Biscuits, with songs from their new CD.
701
But first, here are Subway.
702
You all know the drummer and guitarist, but singing here with them for the first time is Sarah Island, the drummer's sister.
703
Please give her a big welcome.
704
What time will the pie be ready?
705
What time is it, Mum?
706
Do you think the apple pie will be ready yet?
707
It's 4.35.
708
And the pie went into the oven at quarter past four?
709
That's right.
710
You could check it at five and turn the heat down a bit, but don't take it out until 20 past.
711
That's 45 minutes to go.
712
OK.
713
I'm hungry already.
714
Now listen again.
715
What time is it, Mum?
716
Do you think the apple pie will be ready yet?
717
It's 4.35.
718
And the pie went into the oven at quarter past four?
719
That's right.
720
You could check it at five and turn the heat down a bit, but don't take it out until twenty past.
721
That's 45 minutes to go.
722
OK.
723
I'm hungry already.
724
Which photo does the girl dislike?
725
I've got the photos back.
726
Look, this one of us on the beach is just brilliant.
727
Yes.
728
You must get a copy for me to put in my photo album.
729
It was a great day, but that other one's good too.
730
I don't know why you think so.
731
That dress I'm wearing looks awful.
732
I only bought it because it was half price.
733
The one of us on the boat isn't bad.
734
Look.
735
Apart from the fact that we look seasick.
736
Now listen again.
737
I've got the photos back.
738
Look, this one of us on the beach is just brilliant.
739
Yes.
740
You must get a copy for me to put in my photo album.
741
It was a great day, but that other one's good too.
742
I don't know how you think so.
743
That dress I'm wearing looks awful.
744
I only bought it because it was half price.
745
The one of us on the boat isn't bad.
746
Look.
747
Hmm.
748
Apart from the fact that we look seasick.
749
What should the students take on the school trip?
750
Now you won't need any money for the bus or your entrance ticket to the museum tomorrow because that's already paid for.
751
But bring some change for when you get thirsty and want to buy a drink.
752
The only food or drink allowed on the bus is fruit.
753
Bring some with you because it's quite a long trip and you'll get hungry.
754
And you'll need to bring all your coloured pencils for the work I'm going to ask you to do there.
755
Now listen again.
756
Now you won't need any money for the bus or your entrance ticket to the museum tomorrow because that's already paid for.
757
But bring some change for when you get thirsty and want to buy a drink.
758
The only food or drink allowed on the bus is fruit.
759
Bring some with you because it's quite a long trip and you'll get hungry.
760
and you'll need to bring all your coloured pencils for the work I'm going to ask you to do there.
761
Where do the boys decide to go?
762
So, we've got three hours.
763
Shall we go skateboarding in the park?
764
What do you think?
765
Well, there's the latest space film which is meant to be good
766
or there's a new computer game shop which has just opened.
767
Oh, well, I haven't got enough money to buy a new game anyway.
768
Let's go and watch the film.
769
OK, we can go skateboarding any time.
770
Now listen again.
771
So, we've got three hours.
772
Shall we go skateboarding in the park?
773
What do you think?
774
Well, there's the latest space film, which is meant to be good.
775
Or there's a new computer game shop which has just opened.
776
Oh, well, I haven't got enough money to buy a new game anyway.
777
Let's go and watch the film.
778
OK, we can go skateboarding any time.
779
What has the girl lost? Can I help you?
780
You look worried.
781
Is everything all right?
782
Well, I was in the playground about ten minutes ago with my friends, and I got a call on my mobile phone.
783
I had to get a pen out of my bag to write something down, and I think my purse fell out.
784
I can't find it now.
785
Do you know if anyone has handed it in?
786
You know you're not supposed to bring phones to school.
787
Anyway, let me go and check.
788
What colour is it?
789
Now listen again.
790
You know you're not supposed to bring phones to school.
791
Anyway, let me go and check.
792
What colour is it?
793
When will Jack's mum pick him up?
794
Mum, I'm ringing to tell you I'm at Tim's house.
795
Football practice finished early, so we walked here together.
796
OK.
797
Well, it's half past five now, so I'll come in the car and pick you up.
798
It'll take me about half an hour, so I'll see you at six.
799
Oh, there's something good on television then.
800
Can you come and get me after it at seven?
801
I can't, Jack.
802
I've got to pick your dad up from the station then.
803
Mum, I'm ringing to tell you I'm at Tim's house.
804
Football practice finished early, so we walked here together.
805
OK.
806
Well, it's half past five now, so I'll come in the car and pick you up.
807
It'll take me about half an hour, so I'll see you at six.
808
Oh, there's something good on television then.
809
Can you come
810
and get me after it? at seven i can't jack i've got to pick your dad up from the station then
811
which postcard will they send we mustn't forget to send mum
812
a postcard how about this one with a picture of the mountain well it's nice
813
but we can't actually see it from where we're staying What about a view of the lake and the village instead?
814
Or perhaps one of the garden pictures, if you think she'd prefer it?
815
Look at the cottage and all the flowers.
816
Hmm, I think your first idea was better.
817
We could put a cross to show where we're staying.
818
Right then, let's do that.
819
Now listen again.
820
We mustn't forget to send Mum a postcard.
821
How about this one with a picture of the mountain?
822
Well, it's nice, but we can't actually see it from where we're staying.
823
What about a view of the lake and the village instead?
824
Or perhaps one of the garden pictures, if you think she'd prefer it?
825
Look at the cottage and all the flowers.
826
Hmm, I think your first idea was better.
827
We could put a cross to show where we're staying.
828
Right then, let's do that.
829
What do they decide to buy?
830
Look, Kate, there are some of those biscuits you like.
831
Oh, yes.
832
Mmm.
833
There aren't many in a packet, though, Mum.
834
Why don't we have this cake instead?
835
Remember, I've got my friends coming tomorrow.
836
Oh, I haven't forgotten.
837
I've already made a cake and I've bought lots of ice cream.
838
Well, I suppose some biscuits would be nice with ice cream.
839
Do we need anything else?
840
Now listen again.
841
Look, Kate, there are some of those biscuits you like.
842
Oh yes, mmm.
843
There aren't many in a packet though, Mum.
844
Why don't we have this cake instead?
845
Remember, I've got my friends coming tomorrow.
846
Oh, I haven't forgotten.
847
I've already made a cake and I've bought lots of ice cream.
848
Well, I suppose some biscuits would be nice with ice cream.
849
Do we need anything else?
850
Thank you.
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About This Lesson
You're practicing English with "APTIS - LISTENING PRACTICE TEST SAMPLE 2" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.
Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.