Speaking Time 3 Transcript

Transcripts 89 Track 1 I know how to play beach volleyball. My friend taught me how to play this game. You need two to four players for each team. You also need a special ball and a net. Some people play this game without wearing shoes. You have to hit the ball over the tall net. You can’t catch the ball or throw it. The ball needs to land on the other side. The team with the most points wins. A. Track 2 1. I know how to play basketball. You need five players for each team. 2. I know how to play handball. You need seven players for each team. 3. I know how to play badminton. You need one or two players for each team. 4. I know how to play baseball. You need nine or ten players for each team. B. Track 3 1. You also need a basketball and a hoop. 2. You also need special shoes and a net. 3. You also need a racket and a shuttlecock. 4. You also need a bat and a glove. C. Track 4 a. You have to hit the shuttlecock over the net. b. You have to hit the ball and run. c. You have to throw the ball through the hoop. d. You have to throw the ball into the goal. D. Track 5 1. I know how to play baseball. 2. You need nine or ten players for each team. 3. You also need a bat and a glove. 4. Some people play this game wearing special clothes. 5. You have to hit the ball very hard. 6. You have to avoid someone catching your ball. 7. You also need to run around some bases. 8. The team with the most runs wins. Track 6 When the weather is warm, I like to be outdoors. My favorite thing to do is ride my bicycle. My second favorite thing to do is play Frisbee. Sometimes, there are other things that I have to do. At times, I have to study or babysit my sister. When this happens, I try to do it outdoors. Often, I study on the grass in my backyard. I play games with my sister in the backyard, too. A. Track 7 1. When the weather is hot, I like to be at the pool. 90 Transcripts 2. When the weather is wet, I like to stay indoors. 3. When the weather is cold, I like to go to the mountains. 4. When the weather is windy, I like to go to the park. B. Track 8 1. My favorite thing to do is surf the Internet. My second favorite thing to do is call my friends. 2. My favorite thing to do is feed the ducks. My second favorite thing to do is skateboard. 3. My favorite thing to do is play in my tree house. My second favorite thing to do is pick some flowers. 4. My favorite thing to do is read books. My second favorite thing to do is paint pictures. C. Track 9 a. At times, I have to run errands for my mom. b. At times, I have to help out on the farm. c. At times, I have to do chores around the house. d. At times, I have to take the dog for a walk. D. Track 10 1. When the weather is windy, I like to go to the park. 2. My favorite thing to do is catch falling leaves. 3. My second favorite thing to do is run around. 4. Sometimes, there are other things that I have to do. 5. At times, I have to do my English homework. 6. When this happens, I try to do it outside. 7. Often, I study lying on the patio. 8. I like to read books lying on the patio, too. Track 11 I often use my computer to do my homework. With my computer, finding answers is easy! I can type up assignments quickly on the computer, too. I also use my computer to send email. I like to keep in touch with my friends. Sometimes, I chat online with an instant messenger. I can update my webpage as well. If I have time, I also like to play computer games. It’s much more fun than doing homework! A. Track 12 1. I often use my computer to shop online. 2. I often use my computer to look up information. 3. I often use my computer to upload photos. 4. I often use my computer to watch videos. Transcripts 91 B. Track 13 1. With my computer, studying another language is easy. 2. With my computer, checking the weather is easy. 3. With my computer, finding out what’s happening is easy. 4. With my computer, buying birthday presents is easy. C. Track 14 a. Sometimes, I check an online dictionary. b. Sometimes, I upload a video to my website. c. Sometimes, I chat online with my cousin. d. Sometimes, I type up homework assignments. D. Track 15 1. I often use my computer to write stories. 2. With my computer, writing text is easy! 3. I can search for information quickly on the computer, too. 4. I also use my computer to send pictures. 5. I like to keep in touch with people. 6. Sometimes, I check an online dictionary. 7. I can update my webpage as well. 8. If I have time, I also like to play online games. 9. It’s much more fun than playing on a board! Track 16 In the future, I’d like to visit Ireland. It’s located next to England, Wales, and Scotland. The population of Ireland is around six million people. The capital city is Dublin, which is in the northeast. There are some famous places including the Blarney Stone. This is a stone that people kiss and make a wish. You can see many sheep farms in that country, too. Maybe you have heard of U2 or Oscar Wilde? They are Irish, and they are very famous. A. Track 17 1. In the future, I’d like to visit Laos. It’s located next to Thailand and Vietnam. 2. In the future, I’d like to visit Kazakhstan. It’s located next to China and Russia. 3. In the future, I’d like to visit Tanzania. It’s located next to Kenya and Zambia. 4. In the future, I’d like to visit India. It’s located next to Pakistan and Nepal. B. Track 18 1. The population of Laos is around six million people. The capital city is Vientiane, which is in the west. 92 Transcripts 2. The population of Kazakhstan is around sixteen million people. The capital city is Astana, which is in the north. 3. The population of Tanzania is around forty million people. The capital city is Dodoma, which is in the center. 4. The population of India is around one billion people. The capital city is New Delhi, which is in the north. C. Track 19 a. There are some famous places, including the Temple of Rats. b. There are some famous places, including the Serengeti National Park. c. There are some famous places, including the Plain of Jars. d. There are some famous places, including the Singing Sand Dunes. D. Track 20 1. In the future, I’d like to visit Canada. 2. It’s located next to the USA. 3. The population of Canada is around thirty-five million people. 4. The capital city is Ottawa, which is in the east. 5. There are some famous places, including Lake Louise. 6. This is a lake where you can see a big glacier. 7. Maybe you have heard of Celine Dion? 8. She is Canadian, and she is a famous singer. Track 21 I really like making lemonade. On a summer’s day, this is a really refreshing drink. Let me tell you how to make it. The ingredients I need are lemons, water, and sugar. First, fill a large pitcher with cool water. After that, squeeze some lemons into the water. Because it’s very sour, you need to add some sugar. If you want, add some ice and lemon peel, too. As a final step, pour the lemonade into a glass. A. Track 22 1. I really like making toffee ice cream sundaes. 2. I really like making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. 3. I really like making apple pie with vanilla sauce. 4. I really like making shrimp and vegetable dumplings. B. Track 23 1. The ingredients I need are flour, eggs, and meat. 2. The ingredients I need are nuts, coffee, and ice. 3. The ingredients I need are beans, tofu, and pineapples. 4. The ingredients I need are muesli, yogurt, and pears. Transcripts 93 C. Track 24 a. First, put the bread into a toaster. After that, spread some peanut butter and jelly on the slices. b. First, pour some milk into a pan. After that, heat it up. c. First, put some flour, butter, and raisins in a bowl. After that, mix all the ingredients together. d. First, add some eggs and oil to the mixture. After that, fry it in a pan. D. Track 25 1. I really like making hot chocolate with cream. 2. On a winter’s day, this is a really great drink. 3. Let me tell you how to make it. 4. The ingredients I need are milk, chocolate, and cream. 5. First, heat up some milk in a pan. 6. After that, pour it into a cup with chocolate. 7. Because it’s not sweet, you need to add some sugar. 8. If you want, add some cream on the top, too. 9. As a final step, put some chocolate on the top. Track 26 There is a special place that I go to. I go there with my family. We often go to the mountains near a lake. We usually go camping with tents. We stay there for about a week and a half. Every night, we play games by the campfire. It’s fun because we play board games and card games. We also do plenty of interesting things during the day. We hike, swim, and play hide-and-seek. A. Track 27 1. We often go to the beach near my grandparents’ house. 2. We often go to the amusement park next to the tower. 3. We often go to the tennis courts by the zoo. 4. We often go to the castle on the cliff. B. Track 28 1. We usually go snorkeling and swimming in the sea. We often stay there for about one month. 2. We usually go to ride the carousel and big wheel. We often stay there for about one day. 3. We usually go to play a match and have fun. We often stay there for about two hours. 4. We usually go to hunt for ghosts and play tricks. We often stay there for about half a day. C. Track 29 a. It’s fantastic because we can see a beautiful sunset. b. It’s wonderful because we get a great view. c. It’s exciting because we have so much fun. 94 Transcripts d. It’s cold because we sleep under the stars. D. Track 30 1. There is a special place that I go to. 2. I go there with my friends. 3. We often go to the beach near my grandparents’ house. 4. We usually go looking for starfish in the sand. 5. We stay there for about a week. 6. Every evening, we watch the sunset. 7. It’s fun because we can have a barbecue. 8. We also do plenty of interesting things during the day. 9. We hike, play volleyball, and relax in the sun. Track 31 Friendship is very important to me. Without my friends, I would feel lonely and bored. I like to spend time with them every day. Usually, we eat in the school cafeteria together. My friends and I have also joined the tennis team. We practice playing together after school. My friends make me feel better when I am sad. They help me celebrate when I am successful. My friends are an important part of my life. A. Track 32 1. Money is very important to me. 2. Family is very important to me. 3. Technology is very important to me. 4. Education is very important to me. B. Track 33 1. Without my allowance, I would be poor and unhappy. 2. Without my family, I would feel sad and alone. 3. Without my cell phone, I would not be able to chat with friends. 4. Without my studies, I would not be able to get a good job. C. Track 34 a. My friends and I have also shared our vacation photos. b. My friends and I have also joined the school drama club. c. My friends and I have also volunteered to help old people. d. My friends and I have also made pen-pals in the USA. D. Track 35 1. Family is very important to me. 2. Without my family, I would feel sad and lonely. 3. I like to spend time with them. 4. Usually, we eat dinner at home together. 5. My family and I have also shared many vacations together. 6. We have lots of happy memories and photos. Transcripts 95 7. My family makes me feel better when I am unhappy. 8. They encourage me to get better grades at school. 9. My family is an important part of my life. Track 36 In my opinion, the cutest animals are rabbits. I saw some rabbits at the pet store. I like their soft, fluffy tails and big ears. But they don’t look so cute when they are born. Do you know that baby rabbits are called bunnies? They are born blind and with no fur. I wish I had a rabbit, but my parents won’t allow it. Instead, I have a poster of Bugs Bunny on my wall! A. Track 37 1. In my opinion, the smelliest animals are skunks. 2. In my opinion, the ugliest animals are slugs. 3. In my opinion, the most beautiful animals are peacocks. 4. In my opinion, the scariest animals are spiders. B. Track 38 1. Do you know that baby seals, sharks, and bats are called pups? 2. Do you know that baby pandas, foxes, and cheetahs are called cubs? 3. Do you know that baby koalas and kangaroos are called joeys? 4. Do you know that baby flies, ants, and bees are called larvae? C. Track 39 a. I like their big, funny eyes and little hands. b. I like their gray, fluffy bodies and cute faces. c. I like their pretty, perfect skin and sweet laughter. d. I like their long, untidy hair and funny behavior. D. Track 40 1. In my opinion, the coolest animals are bats. 2. I saw some bats on TV. 3. I like their soft, fluffy bodies and big wings. 4. But they don’t look so big when they are born. 5. Do you know that baby bats are called pups? 6. They are born blind and with no fur. 7. I wish I had a bat, but my parents won’t allow it. 8. Instead, I have a picture of Batman on my wall! 96 Transcripts Track 41 I’m going to tell you how to get to the donut store. Getting there is difficult. It’s easier if you have a map. First, walk straight for two blocks. When you get to the traffic lights, turn left. Continue walking until you see the big red building. There will be a crosswalk on the right. Go across it, and the donut store will be in front of you! A. Track 42 1. I’m going to tell you how to get to the post office. 2. I’m going to tell you how to get to my house. 3. I’m going to tell you how to get to the library. 4. I’m going to tell you how to get to the stadium. B. Track 43 1. Continue walking until you see the elementary school. 2. Continue walking until you see the little flower shop. 3. Continue walking until you see the brand-new bookshop. 4. Continue walking until you see the subway station entrance. C. Track 44 a. There will be a crosswalk in front of you. b. There will be a convenience store on the left. c. There will be a signpost behind you. d. There will be a shopping mall on the right. D. Track 45 1. I’m going to tell you how to get to the subway station. 2. Getting there is very difficult. 3. It’s easier if you have a bike. 4. First, go straight for three blocks. 5. When you get to the elementary school, turn left. 6. Continue walking until you see the library. 7. There will be a crosswalk in front of you. 8. Go across it, and the subway station will be on your right! Track 46 I know an animal that is very special. It’s my dog, and his name is Brutus. He can swim, run fast, and shake hands. He enjoys chasing sticks and balls at the beach. He eats dog food, but his favorite treat is pineapple. He sleeps on the floor in my bedroom. He is my best friend. He is special to me because he makes me happy. And he is different because he has only three legs! A. Track 47 1. It’s my pony, and his name is Prince. 2. It’s a goat, and its name is Ollie. Transcripts 97 3. It’s my turtle, and his name is Tony. 4. It’s my friend’s lizard, and her name is Skinny. B. Track 48 1. They enjoy rolling in the dirt and making a mess. 2. It enjoys running in a wheel all day. 3. He enjoys climbing trees and jumping on me. 4. She enjoys hiding under my bed or in my closet. C. Track 49 a. She is special to me because she cuddles me. b. It is special to me because it makes me laugh. c. He is special to me because he helps me find my way. d. She is special to me because she rescued me in the sea. D. Track 50 1. I know an animal that is very special. 2. It’s my cat, and her name is Carolina. 3. She can jump, run fast, and open the refrigerator. 4. She enjoys chasing toys and sleeping all day. 5. She eats cat food, but her favorite treat is ice cream. 6. She sleeps in a basket on the kitchen floor. 7. She is my best friend. 8. She is special to me because she keeps me company. 9. And she is different because she only has one eye! Track 51 I read an awesome comic book recently. It was about an evil wizard who wanted the throne. At the beginning, the evil wizard killed the king. And he kidnapped the prince. He did this so he could be king instead. Luckily, there was a brave knight with a magic sword. He fought the evil wizard and won! The prince went back to the kingdom and became king. In the end, everyone lived happily ever after. A. Track 52 1. I read a wonderful novel recently. 2. I saw an excellent movie recently. 3. I saw a really great TV program recently. 4. I saw an amazing musical recently. B. Track 53 1. It was about a prince who loved a poor girl. 2. It was about aliens who tried to attack Earth. 3. It was about an evil criminal who stole money. 4. It was about a student who was very naughty. C. Track 54 a. At the beginning, the boy was always fighting. 98 Transcripts b. At the beginning, a man put a bomb in a bank. c. At the beginning, some aliens landed on Earth in a spaceship. d. At the beginning, the girl hated the prince. D. Track 55 1. I saw a very good movie recently. 2. It was about a cowboy and his horse. 3. The cowboy was riding through the desert. 4. At the beginning, the journey was easy. 5. But the journey became very difficult. 6. It was very hot, and they had no food or water. 7. Luckily, there was a girl who helped them. 8. In the end, they survived and returned home safely. Track 56 Baseball is a fun sport to watch on TV. My mom says that it’s boring, but I don’t agree. I think it takes a lot of skill to play baseball. The most exciting part is when someone hits a home run. I like it when players dive to catch the ball, too. Baseball games last for hours. I never get tired of watching them. One day, I want to go and see a professional game. It would be awesome! A. Track 57 1. Sumo wrestling is an exciting sport to watch on TV. 2. Pool is a boring sport to watch on TV. 3. Boxing is an interesting sport to watch on TV. 4. Horse racing is a great sport to watch on TV. B. Track 58 1. The most exciting part is when they enter the stadium. 2. The most exciting part is when time is running out. 3. The most exciting part is when someone gets knocked down. 4. The most exciting part is when they get ready to race. C. Track 59 a. I like it when they warm up, too. b. I like it when a goal is scored, too. c. I like it when the players pass the ball, too. d. I like it when they make clever moves, too. D. Track 60 1. Boxing is an exciting sport to watch on TV. 2. My sister says that fighting isn’t a sport, but I don’t agree. 3. I think it takes a lot of power to compete. 4. The most exciting part is when someone gets knocked out. 5. I like it when boxers do lots of fast punches, too. 6. Boxing matches last from a few minutes to an hour. 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Transcripts 1 03 C Track 91 I would like to try skiing Skiing looks like... the environment by recycling soda cans 2 I help the environment by walking instead of taking a bus 3 I help the environment by not using plastic bags 4 I help the environment by switching off lights when I go out B Track 73 1 I also use a mug instead of a paper cup 2 I also don’t use disposable chopsticks 3 I also use rechargeable batteries 4 I also make toys from scrap objects C Track 74 a This helps... traffic control tower c We’re going to visit a dinosaur museum d We’re going to visit a fire station Sometimes, we get to go on field trips at school The trips are always educational Transcripts 101 D Track 80 1 Often, we get to go on field trips at school 2 The trips are always interesting and entertaining 3 Last month, we went to a police station 4 We got to pretend to be police officers and criminals 5... everyone has something that they don’t like In my case, I don’t really like my nose I think Transcripts 99 it’s too big But my grandma likes my big nose She thinks it is just right! A Track 67 1 Some people have fat bodies, while others have thin bodies 2 Some people have flat noses, while others have pointy noses 3 Some people have long hair, while others have short hair 4 Some people have round faces,... the most famous places to visit is the Great Barrier Reef 3 Peru has many things to see and do One of the most famous places to visit is Machu Picchu 4 Greece has many things to see and do One of the most famous places to visit is the Acropolis Track 88 1 It can be reached by cable car or climbing 2 It can be reached by high-speed elevator 3 It can be reached by helicopter or on horseback 4 It can... clean up the beach near our school 2 We got to tour a television studio 3 We got to plant trees on a farm 4 We got to help out with elderly people B Track 78 1 I remember the end of the day the best We filled a truck with the garbage we picked up 2 I remember the news desk the best We sat behind the desk and pretended to be announcers 3 I remember the pine trees the best We planted fifteen of them, and . pictures. C. Track 9 a. At times, I have to run errands for my mom. b. At times, I have to help out on the farm. c. At times, I have to do chores around the house. d. At times, I have to take the. my life. A. Track 32 1. Money is very important to me. 2. Family is very important to me. 3. Technology is very important to me. 4. Education is very important to me. B. Track 33 1. Without my. my computer to look up information. 3. I often use my computer to upload photos. 4. I often use my computer to watch videos. Transcripts 91 B. Track 13 1. With my computer, studying another