Audio Scripts
You mean, one where you didn’t have to step on the floor? I’m sure it gave me strong legs, but I wanted a big boys bike. And what about this picture? It looks like you were at a park. Who is this? Is he your grandpa? No, that’s my dad. He has grey hair. Oh. He doesn’t look very old. Your mom is really beautiful. I like her hair and her smile. Yes, her hair was really long there. Now she has short hair, but she still looks very pretty. She is always very slim. Your sister is pretty too. She’s got brown hair, right? That’s right. She was taller than me in that picture. Now I’m taller than her.
when I’m in the university and become a musician. Girl 1: That was my first soccer game; I
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think it was before I started school. I ran so slowly, it was really difficult to run and control the ball. I didn’t have glasses, so I couldn’t see well. Now I wear glasses, but I don’t even think about them. I can play without my glasses now, I think. I’m much taller and stronger now, and I have more control of the ball. When I’m an adult, I think I would like to be a soccer coach. Are you with me?
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Boy 2: Look, this was my first painting. I drew really badly; it doesn’t really look like anything. I was a baby, so I painted with my fingers. I’ve practiced a lot, now I can paint better. My parents say I paint beautifully. I’m not sure. I enjoy it, that’s enough for me. I hope that when I’m an old man I will still paint. Any questions? Girl 2: I remember I was quite plump in
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Who are you talking about?
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My sister, look…
T RACK 19 Listen again and say which pictures are described. (same audio from Track 18) T RACK 20 Listen again and number the sentences in the order you hear them to form a dialogue. (same audio from Track 18) T RACK 21 Listen and match each activity with a person. Is each picture from now (N) or before (B)? Circle the letter. Boy 1: Here I was about 3, I was a very
first grade, and I didn’t want to do any sports. Then I started running. I’d run a short distance, but now I can run quite far, a few kilometers. I’m slim now because I run so much. I like running because you can do it if you’re a child, an adult, or an elderly person. Maybe I’ll always be a runner, even if it is just a hobby. Are you following?
T RACK 22 Listen and complete each response.Then match them with a text. a You mean it’s your talent? b In other words, he can roll over? c What you’re saying is that you can make two braids? T RACK 23 Read and listen to children talking about themselves. Match the questions and the answers. Boy 1: I’m not as strong as my sister. I am
small child. There I was trying to play the piano, but I couldn’t play very well. My hands were so small that I had to stretch my fingers to reach the keys. I was just starting to learn to read music. Do you know what I mean? Look, here is where I played at the school concert recently. I remember I had to play loudly for everyone in the back to hear me. Maybe one day I will study music
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