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LISTENING
1. Thank you for calling Central Megaplex Theaters which brings you the best of
Hollywood's movies . Early movies on weekdays are 25% off before 5.00 p.m Today in
Megatheater number one with our big. wide Screen, we have the family action-
adventure The Wizard of Chocolate. Magic and chocolate blend together in this
delicious adventure for the young at heart. Starring Johnny Depp and many children
flying on brooms First show begins at 5:15
2. In theater number two, it's the blockbuster romance Jack is Back, Kate Winslet
teams up with Jack to find that thing they lost in the sea. Jack is Back stars
Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack and features Eddie Murphy as a wacky submarine captain.
The first movie starts at ten to six The 8:30 show is already sold out Call ahead to
reserve a comfortable, romantic "couples" seat for this one !
3. Today in theater number three, it's The Toys Go to Washington. Animation heroes
uncover a secret plan against the government. Super Cowboy (voiced by Tom Hanks)
travels to the capital to save the day. Or will it be too late? See it and hear it in
surround-sound! The Toys Go to Washington shows today at 2:00, 4:00,6.00 and 8.00
p.m, but the first two shows are already sold Out.This is our most popular show for
kids under ten.
4. In Megatheater number four, we're playing the summer musical comedy smash
Dreamy Boys. Features Beyonce Knowles as a singer who wants to become an actress
Matt Damon and Brad Pitt are the handsome boys who fight for her love and help her
career it's every girl's dream come true. Shows are at 7:00 and 10:00 p.m. As always,
Central Megaplex Theaters' snack bar is open early from 5:00 p.m. Bring your money!
Further Listening
3. A: It really doesn't matter to me, Hon, whatever vou want to see is fine
B: But you don't have an opinion? I thought that you didn't like dramas
A: No, that's documentaries. Dramas are fine with me really Were you thinking about
that Nicole Kidman drama?
B: That would be OK. It's showing in the new central Megaplex
A: The one with the big comfy chairs?
B:i feel like sitting together in one of those big couple seats That's romantic, don't you
think, Honey?
4. A: And so here we are, Saturday afternoon at the Ridgewood Mall. l'd rather be here
than in the car with Mom and Dad all day
B: We've got a lot of time to kill. We can split up or grab a movie.
A: movie sounds good to me. Can we see that new comedy?
B: I don't THINK so. You know Scary Monsters 4 is showing
A: Horror? Um, well, as long as you treat me! I feel like enjoying some double-deluxe
popcorn
B: Big brother will buy it for you and you can eat while you watch the scary. Muwah –
ha-ha-ha
Extended Listening
A: OK people, people! Gather around. I'm Colleen, the VIP tour guide for Galactic
Studios theme park, and d like to welcome you to the special VIP tour of our wonderful
park. There are many places for you to visit in the theme park, but I'm going to talk
about four of them Since you have VIP passes, it means that you can go directly to the
front of the line at any time. Don't worry that other people might get angry. You're
special and you're allowed to do whatever you want.
B: I’m very excited
C: AW I know, I know, this will be fun!
D: Ah, great!
A: One of the most popular places you'll want to visit is the famous Jungle World. You
probably remember it from the movie. You'll ride an elephant through a ungle filled
with dinosaurs and scary animals. Then Vou'll walk through the dark cave of Jomon,
where you'll get on a boat that takes you down an underground river. The exciting part
happens when the boat goes down a 100-meter waterfall while you avoid the poison
darts of the angry jungle people.
C: What? Poison da-dots?
A: No, no, poison darts. It means small arrows with poison on them-poison darts
C: Oh, I see. Poison darts
A: Next, you need to know about Happy Kingdom Valley the magical place where happy
people dance with children and sing happy songs. This is absolutely a must if you have
children. Your little ones will just love playing with some of the world's most beloved
animated characters, like Dopey Duck, Mini Bunny Grumpy Goat, and Mama Monkey,
just to name a few Your VIP passes allow you to pose with each character and take as
many photos as you want.
B: Poz? What does that mean?
D: Pose ! It means stand together with someone to take a photo. Pose with someone
B: Pose with-got it
A: I simply must tell you about our newest attraction, Alien Space World Now, I don't
want to tell you too much about it-you'll want to be surprised. But I can say you'd
better be prepared to help the little green men fly their UFOS through an asteroid
field and shoot lasers at the bad guys
C:Aw, tell us more!
B: Yes, come on!
A: Well, OK. I guess I can tell you this: you'll walk in space and become weightless for
two minutes
D, C: Wow!
B: I'm sorry, what does that mean?
A: It means your weight will be zero-your body won't touch the ground at all
B: So you mean l'll float in the air?
D: I told you this would be great! Zero-gravity
A: And finally, we have a special deluxe gift shop for you VIPS-one that's not crowded
with people-a first-class place where you can buy souvenirs like T-shirts, key- chains,
bags, caps, and dolls of all your favorite Galactic Studios characters. Oh, I almost
forgot! Make sure that you check out our limited-edition movie props
C: What? Prop? What's that mean?
D: It means, mmm, you know, a thing used by the characters in a movie, like the magic
stick in The Wizard of Chocolate. Remember Wally's magic wand?
C: Ah, I see. OK
A: Well, that's about it. Let's all move to the helicopter and get ready to enter the
VIP zone of the park. Of course there's free refreshments on board, so you won't..
LISTENING
3. A message to our valued customers: Bargain Bob's Big Stuff sale ends today at
2:00 p.m….Don't forget to visit the information booth near the food court to show
your receipt and get your disCOunt. Remember that you get free parking today only
with a purchase. Just make sure you get the store to stamp your parking card.
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Further Listening
1. A: Hey, ….hey would you look at that? See that kid A: Hey throwing the
peanuts?
B: The sign on the elephant's cage says, "Don't feed the animals" I don't know
what his problem is
A: I'm gonna find out …
B: No, don't go over there and talk to him! Let security handle it!
A: Excuse me.
C: Yeah? Whatta you want?
A: Listen, if you don't mind Please don't throw food to the animals, OK? There
IS a sign.
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Listening
1. You know, I'm a real people person So, it makes sense to me to use all this
new modern technology to do what I do best-make new friends I'm new
at.doing.it online but I've.got a really good.computer and I'm willing to try I
wonder if after I become friends with someane online, if rl ever talk to
them on the phone Hmmm.Weil, who knows, rIght?
2. I want to do that thing, whatcha call it? Texting I have a lot of time when
I'm not doing anything, like just sitting in a coffee shop, so I guess I could
use my.cell phone to send text messages back and forth with someone new
I'm a foreigner living in China, so I think it would be a great way to learn
Chinese, especially all those kanji characters. Text messaging is new to me,
but I think it'll be a great experience
3. I've been through this before, so I a little bit about it I met my last
boyfriend online through one of those cyber-dating spaces Chatting online is
a lot of fun You get to know people very quickly, their real personalities, and
you're not thrown off by how people look. You get to know the REAL person.
I use my computer to access two different websites, Friend Searcher and
Let's Chat, and I can be in two chat rooms at the same time Hopefully, I'll
find my new boytriend soon!
4. When I'm not playing soccer or watching a live game on my computer these
days, I'm chatting about players and teams and the latest games with my
cyber friends It's crazy, but I've never even met most of them. I signed up
for an online service that puts me in touch with other soccer fans, and I
text them through my phone Ive been doing it for two years.now, so I have
several friends I've never met. Oh, well. When you're bored something to
do.
FURTHER LISTENING
1. A: Could you please tell us how you found out about our service?
B: Yeah, um I saw your TV commercial late last night with the girl and the computer
A: I see And what free option have you chosen with your membership?
B: I want to use your open discussion board so that I can find out about other
members' opinions
A: And is there anything else we can do for you today?
B: Well, there is one last thing I want to ask about I am worried about other people
finding out who I am I really want to be anonymous, you see
A: It's not possible for members to get any personal information about you
whatsoever. All of that is private. No exceptions
B: Oh, I'm really glad to hear that.
A: Very good. We appreciate you joining us as a new customer
2. A: Could you tell us what other option you'd like with your membership?
B: Oh no, that's OK. I don't need anything else
A:Are you sure, Ma'am? It's free
B: Yeah, I'm sure
A: Can I ask how you heard about us?
B Online Your name popped up first in the search engine
A OK, very good. Is there any information you need?
B: Well, I'm worried about what you're going to do with all the info I gave you when
I signed up Seems like there's no privacy anywhere, anymore
A: There's a chance that you might be contacted by.our company by e-mail or
telephone, but your name and e-mail won't be given to other companies
B: Good, I'm tired of getting so much spam
3. A: I just need to ask you a couple more questions. Have you decided on an
option for your membership yet?
B: Yes, I like the thing where you put your pictures online
A The Photo Album. All right, last question: How did you hear about our service?
B: From a friend of mine. She sent me an invitation so could join.
A: Terrific
B: Um, can I ask you a question? I signed up for an automatic monthly payment, but
can I change that later to cancel if I want?
A: Certainly. It's possible to change it any time by going to the My Account.menu
and selecting Change Billing Options
B:Oh, I'm glad about that. The last service I joined sure was hard to cancel
4. A: Could you please let us know how you learned of our service
B: Well, I'm in front of my computer all day. I saw your banner advertisement, just
clicked on it, and BAM, there I was. At your website.
A: And have you decided on your free option with your membership?
B: Oh, 1 suppose I'll take the chat room deluxe with the web-cam, but...I'm..
A: Do you have some concern about the transmission speed?
B: I just worry about computer viruses when I download software online
A: Don't worry. There's no chance of getting a virus through our system. In fact,
our technology is absolutely perfect. Nothing could possibly go wrong with..
B: Hello? Um… Hello?
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LISTENING
1. I had a date with a new guy just last weekend. My friends set me up with him on a
blind date so I met him at party- itwas a birthday party for my friend Darla.in.her gorgeous
backyard. with a.swimming pool Great atmosphere! He was alright ...I mean, nothing exciting
Would I see him again? Mmmmm Nah to tell you the truth, he wasn't that interesting He
didn't have much to talk about There's a whole world of guys out there I'm gonna check
'em out Maybe if I had seen him in his swimsuit...
2. I met her through an online chat room and was happy when I saw her, 'cause she
looked OK, you know So thought when we met for coffee it was gonna be nice but listen to
this-the girl never stopped talking-bop boppa bop boppa-and when she laughed, it sounded
like a cartoon character you knowha, hah, aha, hahal She never asked me anything about
myself, you know it was just her her her the whole time. And then-get this- she takes out
her cell phone and calls a friend while I'm sitting right there I was so insulted, I said "Uh,
look, uh, I'm going to the Men's.
3. I know him from work. We've chatted in the break-room a few times. He's kind of
goofy but cute in a sweet way. He asked me to have lunch at a cafe near the office. We ate
hamburgers and hotdogs. He knocked over his glass of water with the menu. He apologized,
like, nine times and helped the waitress clean it up. He really seems genuine-he listens and
you can tell he's interested in what I'm talking about By the way we found out that we both
like basketball and outdoor sports like cycling. I'm gonna give it another shot next time
we'll go to the stadium to see a ball game.
4. The girl was so hot I'd been watching her from across the room in this class we
take together at the university. Anyway, one day I saw her in the cafeteria and we got to
talking was so blown away when she actually offered her number to me l The next thing I
knew, we had a date to go to a new jazz club in the city I think we both had a great time.
I'd have to be crazy not to see her again.
FURTHER LISTENING
A: Just look at the camera, right? OK Hi ladies, I'm Ryan and I'm 33 years old. I work
as a banker, so I'm making big bucks I drive a fancy car, and I like to spend my money
dining at nice restaurants downtown
A: Personality? Well, let's see. guess I'm generous with the ladies and I'm fun to be with
A: 1 am crazy about classy girls. I don't know why, but women who know how to dress well
always get my attention
A: That's easy. I'm not fond of peop know, the type who are always looking in the mirror
to see how good they look. I like women who are confident they KNOW they look great I'm
basically a good guy, I are narcissistic you
C: Hey.peace! I'm Tsuki, nice to meet you Ah. I'm 23 and a university graduate, and I'm
from Japan. But I've fived abroad in Canada and the U.S
C: Ahm Iguess I'm easy-going, talkative. um, my friends say I'm always, "blah, blah, blah
But I'm a really, REALLY good listener too. I'm not the type who's talking about myself all
the time, 'kay?
C: I'm really into guys who are intellectual! They have to have a brain because want to
talk with them about world issues like globalization, discrimination, women's issues, and
stuff like that.
B: What turns you off? CLcan't stand snobby guys-people who think they're better
than others. That's what really turns me off! We are all human and equal
D: I'm Jamie. Hey, what's up! i got a job. I just started as a waiter at the Italian
restaurant next to the mall. It's alright I suppose But what I really like is working with my
hands building tables and chairs and stuff. That's really fun
B: Tell us about your personality
D: Personality?1 dunno, I'm patient, maybe a little quiet, guess. This is a little tough for
me, talking about myself
D: I'm a fan of sensitive types-girls who can express themselves emotionally, and who
aren't afraid to tell me how they really feel. Lalso like a woman who's confident
D: I'm turned off by possessive women. A woman who thinks she owns me or controls
me. I can't handle that
E:Hey, all you hotties out there! This is Melanie from the South Beach area. That's
right, I'm a hot surfer girl! I'm between jobs right now but that just gives us more time
for you and me. You feel me?
E:Me? I'm full of energy! All the time! Keep moving, keep it real, y'know.
E: Oh, like all types, really shy, outgoing but most or a m tond of considerate quys, you
know what I meant is you? That kind of quy who thinks about my feelings Someane who
treats me right and brings me flowers or chocolates
E Um.don't like.. let's see. Yes! Idon't don't like. guys who are sarcastic. I don't like
mean jokes. ey unkind to people Sarcasm is for "losers” !
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LISTENING
1. I'm 23 years old and I grew up with Harry Potter. I read every book in the
series. The last one was so sad for me because, I mean, I knew it was the end of the
whole story J.K.Rowling is a very talented writer but what I think is so cool is her
imagination All these stories and characters came out of one person's brain Isn't
that the best? So, here's what I want to show you-her autograph Here it is! I got it
when I went all the way to New York City to see her at a book signing. I waited in
line for three hours, but it was definitely worth it!
2. OK, I'm here to prove to everyone that I am the world's biggest Beyonce
fan Look right here, up on the wall in my bedroom. See all these? My entire wall
from floor to ceiling is covered with Beyoncé photos Now, maybe you think that I'm
crazy about her because she's so talented and fashionable. Well, duh, of course, but
what's really cool about her is that she's so versatile- she can do anything! Sing,
dance, act, or model.
3. I am a huge Angelina Jolie fan. If you look here, you can see that I've got a
DVD of every movie she. ever did see? Right there on the shelf with my framed
photo of her and her family. I'll tell you why I'm such a fan Sure she's beautiful,
but what.l.admire.is how she uses her fame to draw attention to important global
issues With all her money she could be shopping all day, but NO she chooses to work
with refugees. I think that's great.
4. Lots of people in the computer world don't like Bill Gates other people think
he's a hero because he's a great businessman and one of the richest people in the
world. I don't know about all that, but I'll tell you one thing, I sure admire his
charity work. Do you have any idea how much he's given to fight world poverty? It's
like billions of dollars Anyway, this is what I want to show you. See this.magazine. of
Bill on stage in front of the huge crowd? Well, if you look right here in the crowd
Really, I swear! That's my little face So, this is my pic of me and Bill Gates
together.
FUTHER LISTENING
1. A: We're on location in America's greatest city, New York-the city that never
sleeps. And with us is a man who drives celebrities for a living
B: Ah, yeah, that's right, they just hop in and I start driving. Then, while I'm
driving, I say something like, "Hey you, you're uh, you're that guy from that
movie uh heh, how you doin', uh?
A: Your chauffeur job must be so exciting!
B: Eh, limo? Whaddaya talking about? I've been drivin a cab, ah, for 35 years
now, so l'm.used to talkative.celebrities
A: For example?
B: Eh my favorite was Bobby De Niro Real down-to earth guy I start talking to
him, he says, "You talking to me?" is that great, or what? "You talking to me?"
Also, Bruce Willis, and, uh, that blonde girl ah, I forget her name
A: So, you're saying that these celebrities are
B: Just nice, regular people, not snobby or anythin Down-to-earth, if you ask me.
2. A: Now we're visiting Britain's most famous city London, where famous
politicians shop and dine on Oxford Street Here's a woman who serves the rich
and famous.
C How do you do? That's right, we seat 'em, serve em, and send 'em out. I work
mostly the lunch shift, so they're realy in and out
A: It must be fün to rub elbows with politicians
C: FUN? Have you lost your mind? I bring them out menu, and they always try to
order something that we don't have, like "poached salmon fillet with sliced
almonds in a white wine sauce, or something that Then I have to explain, "It's
just not on the menu, Sir.”
A: Do you mean that those big shots are actually rude?
C: Impolite? Never! They're quite courteous in fact, it's just that
A: What? Oh, come on, you can say it.
C:Let's just say, dear, that-working here-Im used to small tips
3. A: Today we're in The Land of the Rising Sun Tokyo, Japan, in the area of town
where the famous hang out, Roppongi Pll bet you've seen rich celebrities all over
here
D: Yes, that's right. Lown a shop next to an outdoor cafe where TV celebrities
are often seen
A: That must be exciting for you
D: No, not at all. I would be excited if they bought their clothes in my store.
That would be very nice What don't like are the photographers from the weekly
magazines who follow them around all the time.
A: The paparazzi, you mean?
D: Yes, yes Even after all these years, Lcan't get use to aggressive paparazzi
stepping on my flowers just to get a good photo of a star
A: So, the...
D: The TV stars are wonderful, but those photographe are inconsiderate. They
never think about my beautiful flowers!
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LISTENING
1. Hi, Dr. Sharma. This is Sean from London. You asked about our predictions for the
future of the human body, and I'm calling with mine. I think that in the next
hundred years, we're going to see a breakthrough in microchips that can be put in
the human body. think that microchips will store information that can work with our
brains to improve human memory Instead of memorizing so many facts, wouldn't it
be great if we could just access information from a chip inside us?
2. Hi, Dr. S, love your show I'm Shelli from Georgia I predict that we'll see
improvements in beauty treatments. Cosmetic surgery is expensive and in high
demand In an aging society, I just know the technology will be here to make surgery
unnecessary. Soon pharmacies will have cheap over-the-counter products that will
replace surgery. For example, instead of going to the hospital to remove wrinkles,
we'll probably see more home kits for laser self-treatment. That's what I think.
3. My name is Thierry OK, here's my future prediction Life expectancy has doubled in
the last hundred years and t think it's going to double again. Lam.0ot talking about
living forever.of.course, just longer Through cloning of human cells, we'll be able to
make new body parts in laboratories These can replace old body parts maybe like
the heart and liver So what I am saying is that fighting aging will be the number one
priority of doctors and researchers in the years to come
4. Hi, Dr. Sharma, it's Kathleen from Down Under. I know some people think that
medical issues like aginag and beauty will be the focus of the future, but I think
we'll be more practical and use medical improvements to cure major diseases like
HIV, cancer, and influenza New medicines to fight diseasewhether we make them in
the laboratory.or find them in the plants of the Amazon rainforest-that will be our
greatest medical achievement of the future.
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EXTENDED LISTENING
A: Hil This is Sally Summers. You might remember me from those funny TV shows and that
movie I did a long time agot Well, today, I'm not here to make you laugh wildly I'm here to
tell you about a revolutionary new product that will change your body, your image of
yourself, and perhaps even your whole outlook on life. Over the next few minutes, you'll
learn about the body enhancement miracle that's sweeping the globe! The SomaTube
B: Crawl inside the SomaTube and let SomaTube do its job for you:
-Lose weight
-Tone muscles
-Moisten skin
-Tan body
-Smooth wrinkles
-Remove body hair
-Charge your cell phone and more!
A: I Could stand here for hours and tell you about the wonders of SomaTube, but I want
you to hear for yourself what people all around the world are saying about this great
product
C: Hi, this is Thad from the U.S live a busy life just like you Ijust never had time to work on
how I look but looks DO matter, don't they? So when I heard about Soma Tube, I was
skeptical. A machine you put your body in that improves your looks while you sleep? Come on!
Well, I'll tel ya, just two weeks of using it changed my mind! My muscles got bigger and I
got stranger! Anyway thanks to SomaTube, women see me for the handsome hunk that I
really am! Ihave a date with a different woman every night
D: My name is Apollonia, and i too doubted the effectiveness of SomaTube. A machine that
makes you more beautiful while you sleep is the stuff of-how do you say it?-science fiction,
isn't it? That's how I thought until I experienced the wonders of SomaTube for myself
Before used Soma Tube, my hair was, I'm embarrassed to say, was getting thin on top! In
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I am a slim and healthy 72 kilos At any rate, now that I am thin, I was able to get a better
job. It must be the SomaTube because learned on TV that only skinny people can be
successful.
A: And finally, Debbie from the U.K.
F: I ordered it as soon as I saw it on the television, and put it together as soon as it got
here. And let me tell you, SomaTube has changed my life! I haven't the faintest clue how it
works, but my skin is so smooth, I don't need to get injections! And it happened in only five
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show my ID card
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