Vocabulary Task

Answers

Colombian, Korean, French, Brazilian, Japanese, American, English, Thai

Script

Here is our music club. There are members from all over the world!

First is Carlos. He’s Colombian. He’s from Bogota, Colombia.

Second is Sang-kai. He’s Korean. He’s from Seoul, Korea.

Third is Michael. He’s French. He’s from Nice, France.

Fourth is Maria. She’s from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Next is Michiko. She is Japanese. She’s from Osaka, Japan.

Then Jackie. She’s American. She’s from Miami, Florida.

And Jonathan. He’s British. He’s from Cornwall, England.

And last is Sunt. He’s Thai. He’s from Bangkok, in Thailand.

Listening Task

1 First Listening

Answers

1.     Australia        2. Spain             3. China         4. India

2 Second Listening

Answers

1.     Liz (Walker)                   3. Yu-an (Lee)

2.     Carlos (Fernandez)              4. Purni

Script

A:   Is everyone ready? Please come up when I call your number…Number 1.

1:    My name is Liz Walker. L-I-Z.

A:    Are you British?

1:    No. No, I’m Australian. I’m from Sydney, Australia, but I live in the United Stated.

A:    Number 2.

2:    My name is Carlos Fernandez.

A:    Carlos?

2:    Yes. Carlos. C-A-R-L-O-S. I’m Spanish. I’m from Barcelona, Spain.

A:    Number 3.

3:    My name is Yu-an Lee. That’s Y-U-A-N.

A:    Okay. And, Yuan, where are you from?

3:    I’m Chinese. I’m from Shanghai, China.

A:   Number 4.

4:    my name is Purni.

A:    Perdi?

4:    No. Purni. P-U-R-N-I. I’m Indian. I’m from New Delhi, India.

Real World Listening

1 Predict

Answer

They met at a youth hostel.

2 Get the main ideas

Answers

They are at a youth hostel in London.

Robert is from San Francisco, California.

Miguel is from Bogota, Colombia.

Keiko is from Japan, but she lives in Paris. She works there.

She wants to do something fun.

Silvia is from a small town near Venice, Italy.

Script

Robert:      Hi, I’m Robert. How’s it going?

Miguel:      Hi. My name’s Miguel. Sorry, I didn’t catch your name.

Robert:      It’s Robert. I’m from San Francisco, in the U.S. Nice to meet you – Miguel.

Miguel:   Nice to meet you, too.

Robert:      Is this your first day here?

Miguel:      Yes. I just got to London today.

Robert:      Where are you from?

Miguel:      I’m Colombian. From Bogota, Colombia.

Keiko:   Hi. Can I sit here?

Robert:   Hello. Sure. There’s plenty of room. I’m Robert.

Keiko:       Hi. My name’s Keiko. Where are you from, Robert?

Robert:           Hi. Keiko. I’m from California. And you…? Are you from Japan?

Keiko:       Yes, I’m from Osaka, originally. Now I live in Paris.

Robert:      Really? What do you do there?

Keiko:       I work for a high-tech company. I’m so glad to be away from work.

Robert:      Right.

Keiko:       Do you have any ideas on fun things to do here in London?

Robert:      Yeah. Let me get my guidebook. And my map. I’ll be right back.

Silvia:        Hello. I’m Silvia. Do any of you know what time it is?

Miguel:      It’s 6:15. I think dinner is at 7:00. have a seat.

Silvia:        Thank you.

Miguel:     I’m Miguel. I’m from Colombia. And this is Keiko, from Japan. Where’re you from, Silvia?

Silvia:        I’m from Italy. From a small town near Venice. Have you been to Italy?

Miguel:      No, but I’d love to go. I like Italian food. And,  Italian cars.