took part in competitions Narrator: Student: Well, one of them recently took up horse-riding, and I think it would be really interesting to that, so I might have a go at that Narrator: Student: If I’m with a group of friends, I don’t really mind where I watch because it’s fun being together But I have to say, being there is the most exciting of all Narrator: Student: I haven’t, but my best friend has Luckily, it wasn’t serious She was doing gymnastics at school and hurt her foot She couldn’t walk on it for a few days because it was painful UNIT 10 | WORKBOOK | 21 Listening, page 80, Exercise Jess: I think I’m going to be a star! I’ve always wanted to be successful and famous just like Beyoncé, and now, I’ve got my chance You see, I’m going to audition for Pop Icon this Saturday I’m sure you know which talent show I mean – it’s on every Monday night at 7:30 in the evening and it’s great The winner records a song in a studio with a professional record producer and musicians I’ve been practising my song at home for weeks I wrote it myself and it’s called ‘Heartbreak City’ Yeah, it’s a sad love song about a summer romance The thing is, you have to put on a performance, you can’t just stand on the stage and open your mouth – you’ve got to move around, put some feeling into the lyrics, look sad, you know? My drama teacher at school helped with that If I win, it will be because of her | 22 Listening, page 80, Exercise Good morning everyone! Now, I’ve got some exciting news for you As you know, we usually put on a school play at the end of the year This year, we’re going to something very different We’re going to make a film! We’ve never done that before! Our new drama teacher, Mrs Safar, is going to be the director, Mr Jones will be the cameraman, Mrs Smith will organise the costumes and the head of the art department – Mr Roberts – will design the posters Now, there is so much for you to First of all, we need a script If you’d like to be involved in writing it, see Mr Brown from the English department It will be his job to help the scriptwriters So, have a think about it and come up with your own ideas for a story The first meeting to discuss the script will be next Thursday after school in the library Then you’ll have a month to write and edit the script Once it is ready, we’ll hold auditions We won’t only need actors, of course If you’re good with hair and make-up, please see Mrs Bitar to let her know you’re interested and available Usually when we a show we it for one night only, but this year our film will be shown for a week at the Capital Theatre in the town centre We’re going to have a premiere too, on the 10th July It’ll be very exciting with photographers and reporters! However, before any of that can happen, we’ll need to have plenty of rehearsals Well, I think I’ve covered everything, but if you need any more information, please see Mrs Safar 174 9781380033765_TB_B1.indb 174 21/06/2019 16:18 Audioscripts | 23 Speaking, pages 80–81, Exercises and Narrator: Girl: I don’t think I have a preference I mean, if it’s a good story, I can watch anything Oh, and I absolutely love documentaries What about you? Boy: I completely agree with you about a good story That really is the most important thing, isn’t it? But generally, I enjoy adventure films more Girl: Really? Why? Boy: Well, I like lots of action Narrator: Boy: I’m not sure how to answer that because I’ve only seen one play, but I did enjoy it It was a modern drama, but I think I’d like to see a play by Shakespeare next Girl: Same here I haven’t got much experience of the theatre, but the performance I saw was great I’m going to see a musical next Boy: That’s interesting! Narrator: Girl: I’ve been to a number of museums with my school Personally, I think the Science Museum is the best because it’s got lots of famous inventions Have you been there? Boy: Not yet, but that sounds like fun When I visited London, I went to the British Museum It’s fantastic It’s full of great things from other countries Girl: I see what you mean, but isn’t it just full of ancient artefacts? There’s nothing modern there, is there? Boy: I’m not sure I agree UNIT 11 | WORKBOOK | 24 Listening, page 88, Exercise What subject is the teacher teaching? Teacher: I know it looks like a lot to learn by heart, but you’ve got two months before the production Just a little every day and you’ll soon know it all I find it’s easier to if you practise the lines with a friend – they can help you along if you get stuck Now, Mark, in the last scene you’ll be alone on the stage with some soft music playing in the background, and you have to speak to the audience Where does Lucy need to go? Boy: Hi, Lucy Are you going home? We can walk together if you like Girl: Sorry, no I’ve got to find a book and it’s not at the library Boy: You always have your nose in a book! So what are you looking for? Girl: It’s a novel by one of my favourite writers I think I’ll have to buy it Boy: You’d better hurry then The mall closes in half an hour Which course will the man do? Man: Hello, I’d like some information about your French courses … Yes, but not very well … it was ages ago at school I mean, I can remember the basics, sort of, but I want to reach an advanced level … I don’t know, I might have a bit of trouble with the intermediate class It wasn’t my best subject, to be honest … Yes, that’s what I’ll do, and if I find it’s too easy, I’ll change levels Where is Abby’s homework? Girl: I haven’t got my essay with me, Sir Teacher: That’s not like you, Abby What happened? Girl: Well, after I’d printed it out, it must have slipped under my desk, and my dog ate it Teacher: Oh, Abby … Girl: No, no When I realised, I tried to get another copy, but the printer had stopped working So I’ve put it on this USB stick Would you mind printing it in your office, Sir? | 25 Speaking, pages 88–89, Exercises and Narrator: Girl: It isn’t clear whether she’s studying or just reading Narrator: Girl: I guess the person in the middle is the coach Narrator: Girl: It looks as if they’re training to become chefs Narrator: Girl: Perhaps she’s at university Narrator: Girl: She seems to be showing them the correct way to something Narrator: Girl: I’m not sure, but I think the one in the middle is the teacher Narrator: Girl: It could be that they want to join a team Narrator: Girl: She might be doing her homework Narrator: Girl: It’s possible that the students are doing this for the first time UNIT 12 | WORKBOOK Marcus: Yeah, let’s try it! You never know … he might surprise us and … | 27 Speaking, page 97, Exercise Boy: So shall we make a final decision? Girl: Yes, let’s that Boy: Of all the options, I think the tiger is the best Girl: I agree I’d also choose the tiger Boy: Great! We agree, then Girl: That sounds like a good decision | 28 Speaking, page 97, Exercise Girl: So which one you think we should choose? Boy: I’d choose the gorilla What about you? Girl: My first choice would be the dolphin Boy: Why you think we should choose the dolphin? Girl: Because I think they are intelligent and we know that they communicate with each other Boy: Hmm, yes, it would be interesting to find out more about them So let’s choose the dolphin Girl: Good! I think we agree with each other We choose the dolphin The Optimise Practice test audioscript can be found on the Teacher’s Resource Centre | 26 Listening, page 96, Exercise Amy: Hey, Marcus You’ve been reading that book for hours Why don’t we go out? Marcus: I can’t put it down, Amy The author must believe it but I think she might be imagining it Apparently, though, it’s been really successful – thousands of copies have been sold! Amy: How To Talk To Animals: A Guide For Beginners by Susan Howell No way! Marcus: Listen to this She says a hamster named Willy told her that he liked rock music! Amy: Oh, come on! That can’t be true! Marcus: It says here the owner played it loudly in the living room all the time and Willy developed a taste for it! But he wasn’t so keen on rap or hip-hop Amy: How does she it? I mean, how does she say she does it? Because I don’t believe it Marcus: She says you have to listen with your heart, not your mind You must ask questions with love And you need to tune in to the animal’s energy field Amy: It’s not exactly clear, is it? Does she mean to ask nicely? Does she mean to ask in a soft voice? And how animals reply? They can’t talk Are we supposed to read their minds? Marcus: To be honest, I don’t understand that either But she says everyone can communicate with animals and the only reason we don’t is because we’ve been told we can’t Amy: Well, I’m pretty sure I can’t Marcus: Imagine if we could communicate with animals, though – have a real conversation That would be amazing! What would you ask Fred? Amy: Hmmm … I think I’d ask him where he put my iPod I can’t find it anywhere! Marcus: I’d ask him what he thinks of me I mean, I just assume that he loves me, but what if he doesn’t? What if he thinks I’m boring or something? 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