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Test 2.
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Hello, this is the Cambridge Assessment English A2 Flyers Listening Test.
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Part 1 Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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What are all these people doing, Grandpa?
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This is an old railway station
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that people haven't used for a long time These are my
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friends They want trains to stop here again That's great Who's that man?
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He's wearing a baseball cap and he's cleaning the windows Yes,
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they were really dirty His name's Harry Oh yes, he lives in our street, doesn't he?
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Can you see the line?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and draw lines.
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Everyone's very busy.
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Yes, well, there's a lot to do before the station can open again.
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Is that your friend Michael with a brush in his hand?
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Yes, that's right.
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He's not afraid of climbing up buildings.
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No, he isn't.
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What's that woman doing with that big bag?
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The woman who's standing on the platform?
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No, she's got lots of papers in her hands.
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Oh, yes.
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They were all over the ground.
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So she's collecting them all together and then she's going to take them away.
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Is her name Helen?
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Yes, that's right.
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Was the station roof broken?
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Yes.
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Some parts of it were missing.
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And who's that who's fixing it?
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That's Sarah.
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She's good at that.
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I'm glad she's wearing a helmet.
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It could be dangerous up there.
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Those plants look lovely, don't they?
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Yes.
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Betty bought those, and she's looking after them.
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Does she have to water them a lot?
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Yes, every day when it's hot weather.
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Wow.
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And who's that with the light?
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That woman who's reading something?
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No, the man who's standing on the seat.
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That's George.
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This station's going to be brilliant, Grandpa.
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Can we come and see the trains later in the year?
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Yes, of course.
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We can go on one if you like.
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Now listen to part one again.
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Everyone's very busy.
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Yes, well, there's a lot to do before the station can open again.
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Is that your friend Michael with a brush in his hand?
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Yes, that's right.
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He's not afraid of climbing up buildings.
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No, he isn't.
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What's that woman doing with that big bag?
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The woman who's standing on the platform?
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No, she's got lots of papers in her hands.
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Oh, yes.
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They were all over the ground.
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So she's collecting them all together, and then she's going to take them away.
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Is her name Helen?
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Yes, that's right.
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Was the station roof broken?
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Yes.
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Some parts of it were missing.
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And who's that who's fixing it?
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That's Sarah.
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She's good at that.
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I'm glad she's wearing a helmet.
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It could be dangerous up there.
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Those plants look lovely, don't they?
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Yes.
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Betty bought those, and she's king after them.
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Does she have to water them a lot?
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Yes, every day when it's hot weather.
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Wow!
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And who's that with the light?
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That woman who's reading something?
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No, the man who's standing on the seat.
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That's George.
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This station's going to be brilliant, Grandpa.
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can we come
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and see the trains later in the year yes of course we can go on one if you like
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that is the end of part one part two listen and look there is one example
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Sophia there's an email here from your friend Daisy's mom they're
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inviting you to visit them that's really cool mom I was sad
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when Daisy's family went to live in another town
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when can I go there they'd like you to arrive on Friday and come home on Sunday evening
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Can you see the answer?
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Now you listen and write.
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I've never been to Daisy's before.
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How can I get there?
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On the train?
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I can give you a ride in the car on my way to work.
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Thanks, Mom.
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Is it a long way?
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No, not really.
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If the traffic's okay, it takes about 45 minutes.
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That's great.
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Are Daisy and I going to do anything special?
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Yes, you are.
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You're going to go to a concert.
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Will that be boring?
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I don't think so, Sophia.
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You're going to see a rock band.
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Really?
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What's their name?
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Um, let me look in the email.
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They're called, um, the Birthday Boys.
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What?
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Oh, Mom, that's great.
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They're fantastic.
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I listen to their music all the time.
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That's good, then.
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Yes, it really is.
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And on Sunday, you're going to go for a picnic by a river.
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Oh, no, sorry.
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It's going to be by a lake.
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That sounds great.
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I think you should take a present for Daisy's mom.
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You're right.
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What can we buy her?
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How about a nice necklace?
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I've got a better idea.
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Do you know what, Mom?
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I'm going to make a lovely bracelet for her with those little shells.
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Do you remember?
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We found them on the beach.
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That's a lovely idea, Sophia.
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Thanks.
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I'm going to start it now.
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Can I do it on the kitchen table?
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Yes, of course.
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But put some newspaper down first.
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Now listen to part two again.
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I've never been to Daisy's before.
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How can I get there?
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On the train?
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I can give you a ride in the car on my way to work.
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Thanks, Mom.
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Is it a long way?
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No, not really.
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If the traffic's okay, it takes about 45 minutes.
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That's great.
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Are Daisy and I going to do anything special?
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Yes, you are.
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You're going to go to a concert.
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Will that be boring?
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I don't think so, Sophia.
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You're going to see a rock band.
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Really?
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What's their name?
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Um, let me look in the email.
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They're called, um, the Birthday Boys.
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What?
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Oh, Mom, that's great.
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They're fantastic.
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I listen to their music all the time.
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That's good, then.
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Yes, it really is.
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And on Sunday, you're going to go for a picnic by a river.
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Oh, no, sorry.
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It's going to be by a lake.
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That sounds great.
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I think you should take a present for Daisy's mom.
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You're right.
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What can we buy her?
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How about a nice necklace?
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I've got a better idea.
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Do you know what, Mom?
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I'm going to make a lovely bracelet for her with those little shells.
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Do you remember?
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We found them on the beach.
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That's a lovely idea, Sophia.
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Thanks.
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I'm going to start it now.
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Can I do it on the kitchen table?
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Yes, of course.
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But put some newspaper down first.
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Part 3.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Last month, Lucy's teachers took her class to different places in the town.
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Where did the class go with each teacher?
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Are you enjoying your new school, Lucy?
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Yes, thanks, Aunt Emma.
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Our teachers took us to different places in town last month.
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It was really interesting.
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Did you go somewhere with the sports teacher?
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Yes.
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He wanted us to practice running faster.
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We're too slow when we're in races.
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So, did you go to the stadium?
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Yes, we did.
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It's very big.
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I was really tired after that.
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Can you see the letter B?
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Now you listen and write a letter in each box.
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Your school sounds great, Lucy.
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Where else did you go with your teachers?
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That new factory in Long Road.
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Who took you there?
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Our science teacher.
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They're making some really amazing computers there.
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Can you buy them in the shops?
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No, they're only for big businesses.
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What about the history teacher?
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We went out with her last Thursday.
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Did you go to the museum?
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My mum asked me that.
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No, we didn't.
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We went to the hotel in the high street.
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Really?
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Why?
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Why?
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Because they built it 300 years ago.
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A lot of famous people stayed there.
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You can still see some of the things that they forgot to take home with them.
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My favourite day was with our maths teacher.
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Did you go to the bank and count the money?
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No, we didn't.
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We went to the castle.
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Really?
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What did you do there? Where?
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We looked at things like the clothes and the beds of the people that lived there.
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We had to decide if people today are taller.
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We're much bigger.
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You went to a lot of places.
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Yes.
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Guess where we went with the geography teacher?
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Err, the airport?
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Yes.
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We're learning about all the countries in the world, so we went to see where you can travel to from there.
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Who's your favourite teacher?
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Mr Black.
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He teaches us art.
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And I think he took you to the museum to see some paintings.
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Wrong again.
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There's a big restaurant in the square.
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Some artists are showing their paintings there this week, so we went there.
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Were they good?
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Yes, very.
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And the cake that he bought for us there was very good too.
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Now listen to part three again.
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Your school sounds great, Lucy.
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Where else did you go with your teachers?
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That new factory in Long Road.
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Who took you there?
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Our science teacher.
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They're making some really amazing computers there.
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Can you buy them in the shops?
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No, they're only for big businesses.
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what about the history teacher we went out with her last
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Thursday did you go to the museum my mom asked me
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that no we didn't we went to the hotel in the high street really why
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because they bought it 300 years ago a lot of famous
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people stayed there you can still see some of the things
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that they forgot to take home with them my favorite day
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was with our maths teacher did you go to the bank
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and count the money no we didn't we went to the
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castle really what did you do there we looked at things like the clothes
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and the beds of the people that lived there we had to decide if people today They are taller.
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We're much bigger.
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You went to a lot of places.
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Yes.
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Guess where we went with the geography teacher.
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Uh, the airport?
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Yes.
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We're learning about all the countries in the world, so we went to see where you can travel to from there.
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Who's your favourite teacher?
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Mr Black.
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He teaches us art.
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And I think he took you to the museum to see some paintings.
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Wrong again.
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There's a big restaurant in the square.
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Some artists are showing their paintings there this week, so we went there.
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Were they good?
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Yes, very.
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And the cake that he bought for us there was very good too.
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That is the end of part three.
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Part four.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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What did Uncle Robert do with his friends last night?
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Uncle Robert, why is your living room so untidy?
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My friends came round yesterday evening.
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For a party?
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No, they came to watch a football game.
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Do they always make the house untidy like this?
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No. Last week, they came and played computer games, and everything was fine.
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Can you see the tick?
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Now you listen and tick the box.
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One.
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Where should Katie put the clean glasses?
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Can I help you to tidy the living room, Uncle Robert?
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Yes, please, Katie.
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Okay.
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Where shall I put these clean glasses?
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In the kitchen cupboard?
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They're not mine.
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I have to give them back to my friend.
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Shall I put them in the hall?
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Put them by the oven.
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I don't want anyone to fall over them.
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2. What did Uncle Robert and his friends eat?
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Did you and your friends eat pizza last night?
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We just had pasta, because it's quick and easy to cook.
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I love that, too.
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What's your favorite food?
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Oh, meat and vegetables, I think.
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3. Who is the best player in the football team?
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who won the game last night my team great who's the best layer
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that one with long hair he always wears orange shoes not
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now they're new players the best he wears black shoes has he got blonde curly hair well it is curly
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but it's dark
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four which sport is uncle robert best at are you good at football uncle robert i was
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but i do most of my sports in the mountains now
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so what are you best at well
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when i first went there i always skied But I won a snowboarding competition last winter,
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so I think I'm best at bat now.
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5. What does Uncle Robert want to show Katie later?
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Did you get a prize for winning the competition?
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Yes, but I didn't get a cup.
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Just a delicious dinner.
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You can see me eating it in this photo.
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Great.
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But I do have a video of me winning the race.
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Shall I show it to you?
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Okay.
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But shall we do that later?
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Let's finish tidying first.
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You're right.
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No more chatting.
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Now listen to part four again.
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One.
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Where should Katie put the clean glasses?
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Can I help you to tidy the living room, Uncle Robert?
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Yes, please, Katie.
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Okay.
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Where shall I put these clean glasses?
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In the kitchen cupboard?
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They're not mine.
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I have to give them back to my friend.
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Shall I put them in the hall?
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Put them by the oven.
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I don't want anyone to fall over them.
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2. What did Uncle Robert and his friends eat?
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Did you and your friends eat pizza last night?
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We just had pasta, because it's quick and easy to cook.
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I love that, too.
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What's your favorite food?
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Oh, meat and vegetables, I think.
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3. Who is the best player in the football team?
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Who won the game last night?
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My team.
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Great!
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Who's the best player?
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That one with long hair?
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He always wears orange shoes.
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Not now.
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They're new players the best.
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He wears black shoes.
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Has he got blonde curly hair?
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Well, it is curly, but it's dark.
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4. Which sport is Uncle Robert best at?
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Are you good at football, Uncle Robert?
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I was, but I do most of my sports in the mountains now.
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So, what are you best at?
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Well, when I first went there, I always skied.
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But I won a snowboarding competition last winter, so I think I'm best at bat now.
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5. What does Uncle Robert want to show Katie later?
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Did you get a prize for winning the competition?
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Yes, but I didn't get a cup.
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Just a delicious dinner.
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You can see me eating it in this photo.
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Great!
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But I do have a video of me winning the race.
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Shall I show it to you?
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Okay, but shall we do that later?
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Let's finish tidying first.
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You're right.
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No more chatting.
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That is the end of Part 4.
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Part 5.
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Listen and look at the picture.
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There is one example.
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What's that picture, William?
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It's cool, isn't it?
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It's from a really funny story that I'm reading about space.
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But it's just in black and white.
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Do you want to colour it?
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That's a good idea.
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OK.
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Let's start with the astronaut, then.
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He's just flying around.
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Right.
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I'm going to make his clothes yellow.
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Yes, do that now.
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Can you see the astronaut's yellow clothes?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and colour and write.
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One.
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What shall I colour next?
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How about alien? Which one?
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The one with some tea?
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Yes, OK.
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I didn't know that aliens drink from cups.
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They do in this story.
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It sounds great.
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OK, color his head green.
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That's a good color for him, I think.
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shall i write something now yes can you see
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that board with stop on it shall i write rocket on it excellent do you know how to spell that yes thanks
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3. The planets look interesting.
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Yes, I'm going to color one of them red. Which one?
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The one with rings around it?
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No, the other one.
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It's got lots of holes in it.
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Right.
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Would you like to visit that one?
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Yes, I would.
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I'm coloring it now.
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four what about coloring a star now you could make it
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purple okay I'm going to do the one on the left
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but the one on the right has a more friendly face yes it does I'll color that one Five
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And some more writing now, I think.
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Yes.
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Why don't you write a name on that spaceship?
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Okay.
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What shall I write?
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Well, it's in the sky.
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Can you think of another word about the sky?
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Rainbow?
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Yes.
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Great idea.
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Let's call it that.
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I'm writing that word now.
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That's a great picture, William.
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You've really improved it.
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Now listen to part five again.
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One What shall I color next?
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How about an alien? Which one?
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The one with some tea?
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Yes, OK.
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I didn't know that aliens drink from cups.
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They do in this story.
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It sounds great!
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OK, color his head green.
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That's a good color for him, I think.
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2. Shall I write something now?
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Yes.
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Can you see that board with stop on it?
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Shall I write rocket on it?
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Excellent.
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Do you know how to spell that?
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Yes, thanks.
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three the planets look interesting yes I'm going to color one of them red
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which one the one with rings around it no the other
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one it's got lots of holes in it right would you like to visit that one Yes, I would.
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I'm coloring it now.
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4. What about coloring a star now?
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You could make it purple.
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Okay.
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I'm going to do the one on the left.
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But the one on the right has a more friendly face.
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Yes, it does.
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I'll color that one.
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Five.
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And some more writing now, I think.
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Yes.
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Why don't you write a name on that spaceship?
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OK.
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What shall I write?
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Well, it's in the sky.
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Can you think of another word about the sky?
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Rainbow?
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Yes.
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Great idea.
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Let's call it that.
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I'm writing that word now.
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That's a great picture, William.
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You've really improved it.
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That is the end of the A2 Flyers Listening Test.
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Thank you.
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Thank you
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for joining us.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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What You'll Practice in This Lesson
This lesson dives into a lively dialogue from a Cambridge A2 Flyers listening test, where a grandparent and child discuss people restoring an old railway station. You'll practice understanding everyday conversations, picking up on details like actions and names, and even try shadowing to improve your speaking flow—great for IELTS speaking practice too! The video’s natural pace and clear tone make it perfect for learners ready to move beyond basics.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Notice
- Platform (the area where you wait for trains)
- Fixing (repairing something broken, like a roof)
- Collecting them all together (gathering scattered items)
- Looking after (taking care of, e.g., plants)
- Helmet (a hard hat for safety)
- Brilliant (excellent, wonderful)
These words pop up in real-life chats, so mastering them helps with both listening and speaking.
Practice Tips for Shadowing Success
Shadowing—repeating what you hear right after the speaker—is a powerful way to boost fluency. Here’s how to use this video: First, listen once to get the gist. Then, play short clips (5-10 seconds) and shadowspeak immediately. Focus on matching the speed (it’s conversational, not too fast!) and tone (the child’s curiosity, the grandparent’s warmth). Pause if you need to, but aim to keep up. This trains your mouth to move like a native and improves your ear for natural intonation—skills that shine in learn english with videos sessions. For extra practice, use a shadowing site to record yourself and compare. Over time, you’ll notice your speech feels smoother, and you’ll catch details in conversations faster—perfect for tests or real-world chats!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've never been · You've really improved |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should take · should Katie put |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | practice running · finish tidying |
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.