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New Total English Elementary ElementaryUnit 8 Audio script
CD2 Unit 8 Seasons Track 10M = Man W = Woman
M: I want to go shopping at lunch time, I really need some new
clothes. Are there any good clothes shops around here?
W: Well, there’s a shop that sells nice jeans on the main road.
M: Oh, I think jeans are uncomfortable. I never wear them.
W: Really? I wear jeans all the time, even to work.
M: But jeans are very casual. You can’t wear jeans to a formal
business meeting!
W: That’s true, but I never go to formal meetings. Now, what about
shirts and pullovers? Tight shirts and pullovers look good.
M: Actually, I prefer loose shirts. And I don’t wear pullovers very
often. I prefer smart jackets.
W: Even in the winter?
M: Yes. But I usually wear a coat. Winter coats are usually warm
and comfortable.
W: Really? I think winter coats are too heavy. I hate them!
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CD2 Track 11J = Jools A = Anna W = Whitney Ju = Justin P = Pam M = Mika
J: Hello there, everyone. It’s festival time here in the UK and today
we’re bringing you some pictures and information about late
summer festivals around the world. Let’s start in the US. Our
reporter Anna Lindstrom is at the Boston Carnival right now.
How’s it going, Anna?
A: Hi, Jools. It’s great. It’s a really hot, late August day. I’m having a
good time – everyone is having a good time.
J: What’s happening right now?
A: Well, I’m standing in the street and I’m watching some fantastic
dancers. They’re moving slowly towards me. They’re wearing
really colourful costumes and they’re dancing really well.
J: Sounds good.
A: Yes, and I’m with Whitney, who makes food for all the
partygoers here. Whitney, what are you doing?
W: Well, I’m cooking some lovely Caribbean chicken curry.
A: Mmm, it smells wonderful.
J: Thank you, Anna. Now, Boston isn’t the only place having a
party at this time of year. Our reporter Justin Leonard is at the
Mariachi festival in Guadalajara, Mexico. Justin, how’s it going
over there?
Ju: Hi, Jools. It’s great here. I’m sitting in the town square and I’m
listening to some fantastic mariachi music. In this band the
guitarists are all playing together; it’s lovely.
J: It sounds noisy there.
Ju: It is! The spectators aren’t just listening, they’re clapping and
shouting and singing with the music.
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J: Thank you, Justin. And in Helsinki, Finland, Pam Sykes is
reporting on the Helsinki Festival.
P: Hello, Jules. Well, it’s quiet here – it’s not like Mexico. This is an
arts festival, so it’s all in cinemas, theatres and concert halls.
Some people are queuing behind me to go into a theatre. I have
Mika here with me. Mika, what are you queuing for today?
M: I’m not queuing for the theatre – I’m with my children – they’re
over there; they’re waiting to see some funny films, some old
films with Charlie Chaplin.
P: That sounds like fun! Thank you, Mika. Back to you, Jools.
J: Thanks, Pam. Now, in the studio this afternoon …
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CD2 Track 121She’s dancing.
2They’re talking.
3Are you listening?
4We aren’t leaving.
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CD2 Track 13OK, I’m looking at a picture of a street scene. It’s a festival, I think. At the front
of the picture two women are dancing. They’re enjoying it! They’re wearing
really colourful costumes. On the left there are some people watching the
dancers, and at the back of the picture there are some buildings, shops, and
maybe houses, I think. There are musicians playing on the right of the picture
– they’re all wearing black so they’re all together; they’re part of the festival. I
think everyone’s having a good time!
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CD2 Track 141Woman: Ailsa, what’s the weather like in Scotland right now?
Ailsa: In the south of Scotland it’s quite warm and sunny but in the
north in the highlands there’s still snow on the mountains.
2Woman: What’s the weather like in Canada at the moment?
Heather: Well its summertime in Canada right now, but it’s actually not
that warm. It’s 15 degrees and really foggy today.
3Woman: Hi Stig. What’s the weather like over there?
Stig: At the moment in Norway its late summer and today it’s warm
and sunny.
4Woman: Amber. What’s the weather like in Brazil now?
Amber: Well this morning it was really hot and sunny but now it’s raining.
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CD2 Track 15cold
hot
foggy
snowing
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CD2 Track 161cold gold
2top told
3snow hot
4not lot
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CD2 Track 17old
clock
cost
note
hotel
not
on
wrote
own
bottle
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CD2 Track 18J = Jan L = Luke
J: Hello.
L: Jan? It’s Luke.
J: Luke? You don’t usually call at this time. You always phone in
the evenings.
L: I know. But I’m not at work. I’m at home.
J: Oh. Are you sick?
L: No, but I can’t get into the office. The underground isn’t working
today.
J: Really? Why?
L: It’s snowing here.
J: Snowing! So what?
L: Well, it’s really snowing a lot here. So the trains and buses aren’t
running. People can’t get to work and lots of people are staying
at home.
J: But it snows all through the winter in New York. Nothing stops
because of that!
L: I know. But it hardly ever snows in London. It’s a shock for us.
J: That’s crazy!
L: Well, at least it isn’t raining!
J: Yes, I hate rainy weather. I always feel sad and depressed when
the sky is grey and there’s no sun.
L: I know what you mean. London’s always dark in December and
January.
J: Yeah, I prefer snow really. Everything looks so beautiful …
L: Mm. I suppose so …
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CD2 Track 191R = Receptionist W = WomanR: Can I help you, madam?
W: Yes, I’m calling from room 342.
R: Yes, madam.
W: Well, it’s very hot in here. I think there’s a problem with the air
conditioning.
R: Oh, I am sorry, madam. Is the air conditioner turned on?
W: Yes, it is. But it isn’t working. Can you send somebody to repair
it?
R: Of course. I’ll ask the engineer to go to your room.
2S = Shop assistant M = ManS: Can I help you?
M: Yes. I bought this DVD player from you, but it isn’t working.
S: I see. Have you got your receipt?
M: Yes, I have. Can I exchange it for another one?
S: Of course. Just a moment. Here you are.
M: Thanks very much.
3S = Shop assistant W = WomanW: Excuse me. Can you help me?
S: Yes, madam?
W: I bought this pullover yesterday and it doesn’t fit.
S: Do you want to try a different size?
W: No, I’d like a refund.
S: Have you got your receipt?
W: Yes. Here it is.
S: OK. So that’s 150 euros. Here you are.
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