listening – level 1B

UNIT 2: WHAT IS YOUR JOB?

1. Jobs and Places of works

2. Listen and choose the correct answer

Antonio: I work in a restaurant in Madrid. I’m a waiter. i speak English at work every day, because a lot of tourists come here. I help customes with the menu and I say what the special dishes are. They are very happy because they can talk to me in English. A lot of tourists don’t speak Spanish, but they usually speak English.

Charlotte: I am a receptionist and i work in an office in Paris. It’s a multinational company. When people from other countries visit the company, I need to welcome them in English. I also need to answer the phone in English. When we have meetings we all speak in English, because it’s the language of the company.

UNIT 3: WHAT DOES YOUR BROTHER WORK?

1. CONVERSATION 1 HE WORKS IN A HOTEL

CONVERSATION 1: HE WORKS IN A HOTEL

Rachel:

Where does your brother work?

Angela:

In a hotel

Rachel:

Oh, really? My brother works in a hotel, too.

He’s a front desk clerk

Angela:

How does he like it?

Rachel:

He hates it. He doesn’t like the manager.

Angela:

That’s too bad. What hotel does he work for?

Rachel:

The Plaza.

Angela:

That’s funny. My brother works there, too.

Rachel:

Oh, that’s interesting. What does he do?

Angela:

Actually, he’s the manager!

 

2. CONVERSATION 2 PLEASE BE CAREFUL

CONVERSATION 2: PLEASE BE CAREFUL

Richard:

Hey, Stephanie. I hear you have a new job

Stephanie:

Yes. I’m teaching math at Lincohn High School

Richard:

How do you like it?

Stephanie:

It’s great. The students are terrific
 

How are things with you?

Richard:

Not bad. I’m a window washier now, you know.

Stephanie:

Really? How do you like it?

Richard:

It’s a stressful job. And it’s pretty dangerous

Stephanie:

Please be careful!

UNIT 4: LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY DAY

1. CONVERSATION

A

What is your favorite day of the week?

B

Oh, I like Saturdays. I usually wake up

early, and then I go out with friends. What about you?

A

I guess I prefer Sundays. I always listen to music in the morning, and then in the afternoon I see my family.

B

What do you do in the evening? Do you sometimes cook dinner?

A

Yes, I do. And after that I watch a movie

B

Do you go to bed late?
 

Yes I usually go to bed at 2 am.

2. Listen and choose the best answers

3. Listen to Carmela

UNIT 5: HAVE A NICE WEEKEND

1. Listen to each sentence and circle the word you hear

2. Read the sentences aloud.

3. Vocabulary

4. Listen and answer the questions

5. Listen to Polly talk about her weekend

 

Interviewer: Do you go out on Friday night?
Polly: Yes, my husband Andrew and i always go out for a drink or for dinner.
Interviewer: Where do you go?
Polly: We usually go to our local pub because they have good food there. We sometimes meet friends there, too.
Interviewer: What time do you get up on Saturday and Sunday?
Polly: On Saturday, at seven thirty. On Sunday, it depends. At about nine?
Interviewer: What do you usually do on a Saturday?
Polly: I work from nine to four. I’m a hairdresser, and we’re open on Saturdays. Then, after work, I go to the supermaket and buy food for the week. In the evening, we usually stay at home and watch TV. My hisband’s a big football fan, and he always watches Match of the Day. 
Interviewer: Where do you usually have lunch on Sunday?
Polly: With my parents, or sometimes Andrew’s parents. My dad makes a very good Sunday luch – he’s the cook in the family.
Interviewer: Are you tired on Sunday evening?
Polly: Yes, because in the afternoon we need to do housework. Cleaning, washing – things like that.
Interviewer: Do you do the same thing every weekend?
Polly: Yeah – more or less. Except when we’re on holiday.
Interviewer: What’s your favourite part of the weekend?
Polly: Friday night, Definitely!

UNIT 6: WHAT KINDS OF FILM DO YOU LIKE?

Watch the video and write the kinds of films.

UNIT 7:  WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE?

1. WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE?

Marissa:

Do you like country music, Brian?

Brian:

No, I don’t like it very much. Do you?

Marissa:

Yeah, I do. I’m a big fan of Taylor Swift.

Brian:

I think I know her. Does she play the guitar?

Marissa:

Yes, she does. She is a really good musician.

 

So, what kind of music do you like?

Brian:

I really like hip hop.

Marissa:

Oh, yeah? Who’s your favorite singer?

Brian:

Jay-Z. Do you like him?

Marissa:

No, I don’t. I don’t like hip-hop very much.

2. Listen to 4 people in a TV game show

3.CONVERSATION 2 – AN INVITATION

Dave:

I have tickets to the soccer match on Friday night. Would you like to go?

Susan:

Thanks. I’d love to. What time does it start?

Dave:

At 8:00

Susan:

That sounds great. So, do you want to have dinner at 6:00?

Dave:

Uh, I’d like to, but I have to work late.

Susan:

Oh, that’s Ok. Let’s just meet at the stadium before the match, around 7:30

Dave:

Ok. Why don’t we meet at the gate?

Susan:

That sounds fine. See you there.

UNIT 8: YOU CAN PARK HERE

1. Listening-Complete the sentences

Instructor:

Hello, can I help you?

Anna:

Yes, can I book some driving lessons, please?

Instructor:

Yes, of course.

Anna:

When can I start?

Instructor:

I’m free on Monday. We can meet at your house.

Anna:

Can you come at 8:30?

Instructor:

No, sorry, I can’t. I have a lesson at 8:00.

Anna:

Ok. Can you come at 10:00?

Instructor:

Yes, I can. The lessons are one hour, so 10:00 to 11:00, OK?

Anna:

Great!

Instructor:

What’s your name and address?

Anna:

It’s Anna Jones.

 

2. Task 2-Listen to four conversations

1
A Excuse me, can I sit here?
B Er, yes, I think it’s free
A Thanks.
2
A Can i help you?
B Do you have this T-shirt in large?
A Just a moment. Sorry, we only have small and medium at the moment. I can phone and see if they have a large in another store.
B No, that’s OK, thanks.
3
A Are you ready to order?
B Yes, can I have the burger, but with salad, not chips?
A Yes, madam, that’s fine. And for you, sir?
C  The pasta, please.
A And to drink?
4
A Hey! You can’t sing here.
B Why not?
A Because you need a permit.
B Where can T get a permit?
A You need to go online and look for…

UNIT 9: WHAT SPORTS DO YOU PLAY?

1. CONVERSATION 1: I CAN’T SING

CONVERSATION 1: I CAN’T SING

Kayla:

Oh! Look. There’s a talent contest on Saturday.  Let’s enter

Philip:

I can’t enter a talent contest. What can I do?

kayla:

You can sing really well.

Philip:

Oh, thanks… Well, you can, too

Kayla

Oh, no. I can’t sing at all – but I can play the piano.

Philip:

So, maybe we can enter the contest.

Kayla:

Sure. Why not?

Philip:

Ok. Let’s practice tomorrow!

 

2. CONVERSATION 2: I LOVE SPORTS

CONVERSATION 2: I LOVE SPORTS

Lauren:

So, Justin, what do you do in your free time?

Justin:

Well, I love sports

Lauren:

Really? What sports do you like?

Justin:

My favorites are hockey, baseball, and soccer

Lauren:

Wow, You’re a really good athlete!

 

When do you play all these sports?

Justin:

Oh, I don’t play these sports.

Lauren:

What do you mean?

Justin:

I just watch them on TV

 

3. Listen to three people talk about their abilities

UNIT 11: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

1. Listen to four conversations.

 

1
Woman: Oh look! An Inter Milan football shirt. It’s perfect for Johnny!
Man: Yes, good idea. Oh…it’s very expensive.
Woman: Football shirts are always expensive. OK. What can we get for Jessica?
Man: She likes football, too.
Woman: Yes, but she never wears football shirts. What about this bag?
Man: I don’t know. Does she like bags?
Woman: She loves bags…
2
Woman: Tom, do we need swimming things?
Man: I can look at their website. Can you see my camera?
Woman: Yes, here it is. Do you want me to put the camera in the suitcase or in your bag?
Man: In the suitcase, please. OK, here’s the page. Yes, it has a swimming pool.
Woman: Great.
3
Woman Good morning. How can I help you?
Man: I need a car for three days.
Woman: What kind of car are you looking for?
Man: A small car. It’s just for me.
Woman: Automatic or manual?
Man: Manual, please.
Woman: Can I see your driving licence?
Man: Yes, here you are.
4
Man: Is that a number thirteen?
Woman: Yes. I think it is. No, it’s a twenty-three.
Man: Another twenty-three? I don’t believe it! That’s the third one. And no thirteen…
Woman: Another one’s coming now. Let’s see. Yes. That’s a thirteen.
Man: At last!

UNIT 13: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

1. CONVERSATION: BIRTHDAY PLANS

CONVERSATION: BIRTHDAY PLANS

Angie:

Are you going to do anything exciting this weekend?

Philip:

Well, I’m going to celebrate my birthday.

Angie:

Oh, happy birthday! When is it, exactly?

Philip:

It’s August ninth – Sunday

Angie:

So, what are your plans?

Philip:

I’m going to go to my friend Kayla’s house.
She’s going to cook a special dinner for me

Angie:

Nice! Is she going to bake a cake, too

Philip:

Bake a cake? Oh, I’m not sure.

 

2. LISTENING

 

3. CONVERSATION HAVE A GOOD VALENTINE’S DAY!

CONVERSATION: HAVE A GOOD VALENTINE’S DAY!

Mona:

So, Tyler, do you have any plans for Valentine’s Day?

Tyler:

I do. I’m going to take my girlfriend out for dinner.

Mona:

Oh, really? Where are you going to eat?

Tyler:

At Laguna’s. It’s her favorite restaurant.

Mona:

How fancy! She’s going to like that!

Tyler:

How about you? What are you going to do?

Mona:

Well, I’m not going to go to a restaurant.
I’m going to go to a dance

Tyler:

Sounds like fun. Well, have a good Valentine’s Day

Mona:

Thanks, You, too

UNIT 14: WHAT’S THE MATTER?

1. CONVERSATION 1: Listen and practice the conversation

Steve:

Hi, Kyle. How’s it going?

Kyle:

Oh, hi, Steve. Not so well, actually. I don’t feel well

Steve:

What’s the matter? Hey, you don’t look so good.

Kyle:

I have a stomachache

Steve:

That’s too bad. Do you have the flu?

Kyle:

No, I just feel really sick.

Steve:

Well, do you want anything? A glass of soda?

Kyle:

No, but thanks away.

Steve:

Well, I’m going to have some pizza. Is that OK?

 

2. CONVERSATION 2:  Don’t work too hard

Dr. Young:

Hello, Ms. West. How are you today?

Ms. West:

Not so good

Dr. Young:

What’s wrong, exactly?

Ms. West:

I’m exhausted!

Dr. Young:

Hmm. Why are you so tired?

Ms. West:

I don’t know. I just can’t sleep at night.

Dr. Young:

OK. Let’s take a look at you.

Ms. West:

A few minutes later

Dr. Young:

I’m going to give you some pills.

Take one pill every evening after dinner.

Ms. West:

OK. Let’s take a look at you.

Dr. Young:

And don’t drink coffee, tea, or soda.

Ms. West:

Anything else?

Dr. Young:

Yes. Don’t work too hard.

Ms. West:

All right. Thanks, Dr, Young

UNIT 17: CAN YOU SHOW ME THE WAY TO…

1. Listen and complete the places A-D.

1

Man:

 Excuse me?

Woman:

 Yes?

Man:

 Is there a coffee shop near here?

Woman:

 Yes, there’s one in South Street. It’s next to the cinema, on the right.

Man:

 Thanks.

2

Man:

 Excuse me. Is there a Chinese restaurant near here?

Woman:

 Yes, there’s one in King Street, between the bank and the gym.

Man:

 Thank you.

3

Man:

 Excuse me. Is there a phone shop near here?

Woman:

 Yes, there’s one in North Street, next to the hotel, on the left.

Man:

 Thanks.

4

Man:

 Excuse me. Where’s the park?

Woman:

 It’s in London Road, opposite the gym.

Man:

 Oh, great. Thank you.

2. Rob needs to take out some money

3. The cash machine isn’t working