WAY TO IELTS SUCCESS – THE 30-DAY IELTS LISTENING MARATHON

DAY 6 SCRIPTS, KEYS, EXPLANATIONS

TASK 1 – THE SAMI OF NORTHERN EUROPE
The Sami live in northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. There are only about 32,000 of them, and
most of them live a modern life on the coast or in the forests. Only a few of them live a traditional life. These
few Sami are called nomads because they move from one place to another with their reindeer. Their life is
almost the same as it was a thousand years ago. In winter, the reindeer dig through the snow to find
plants for their food. In spring, these plants become very dry, and there are lots of insects. Then the Sami move
their reindeer to the coast. The deer live on the thick grass there until winter. When the snow becomes deep, the
Sami and their reindeer begin moving slowly back to their winter homes. There is less snow there. These
nomads live in tents because they move so often. They make shoes, jackets, and pants of reindeer skin. They
also wear beautiful blue and red traditional clothes. They walk or travel on skis. They have sleds, too. Reindeer
pull the sleds. The long trips, often in bad weather, make life very hard for these nomads. More and more of
them are staying in villages on the coast. Sometimes a mother and her children travel by car and meet the father
in their winter home. There will probably be no more Sami nomads in the future. People want a more
comfortable life. However, the Sami will probably always wear their traditional clothes on holidays. They will
teach their children the old stories and songs. People do not want to forget their traditions.

TASK 2 – THE AINU OF JAPAN

The Ainu live in northern Japan on the island of Hokkaido. They do not look like other Japanese people. They
have round, dark brown eyes and wavy hair. Their skin is not dark but light. The men have beards and
mustaches. Where did these people come from? Did they come from Europe across Russia to Japan? Did
they come from Indonesia? Are they completely different from all the other people in the world? Nobody
knows the answers to these questions. The Ainu are hunters and farmers. They eat fish and grow rice and
vegetables on their farms. The men hunt for brown bears in the forests. They eat the meat and sell the skins.
The bear is also important in their religion. The Ainu people make their houses from a kind of grass. There is
only one room inside. It has a dirt floor with an open fire in the middle. Their religion tells them that the house
must have one window on the east side. The Ainu were on Hokkaido 7,000 years ago. In the 1800s, many
Japanese people moved north to Hokkaido. They brought new diseases to Ainu villages, and many people died.
The Ainu people also lost much of their farming and hunting land. Their children had to attend Japanese
schools and speak only Japanese. Over time, the Ainu people began to forget their traditions and language.
In the 1990s, the Ainu demanded their rights. In response, the Japanese government made a new law. Now the
government has to promote Ainu culture and traditions. The people can listen to Ainu language lessons on the
radio and read a newspaper in the Ainu language. They can also take classes to learn Ainu traditions. Today
there are less than a few hundred thousand Ainu people left. Will their language and traditions continue? There
is a better chance now that they will.

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 TASK 3 – THE YANOMAMI OF THE AMAZON
The Yanomami people live near the Amazon River in Venezuela and Brazil. They live in the tropical forest far
away from other people. There are now perhaps 27,000 Yanomami in this area. Before outsiders first visited
them, they knew nothing about other people in South America, about the government, or about modern life.
They did not know that they lived in Brazil or Venezuela. They lived in their own world. The Yanomami are
hunters and farmers. They hunt over a large area. They grow their own crops and medicine in large gardens.
The Yanomami are also deeply religious. For them, the natural world and the spiritual world are one. In the
1980s, miners found gold on Yanomami land. Soon thousands of miners, loggers, and cattle farmers were using
the land. The noise from the outsiders' machines and airplanes frightened the Yanomami. The mining
companies polluted the water in the rivers. The loggers cut down the forests. The outsiders also brought new
diseases to the area. In just seven years, 20% of the Yanomami people died. In 1992, Brazil and Venezuela
made the Yanomami land into a park. No one can mine for gold or cut trees on this land. The government said
that the land was for the Yanomami people, not for the miners and loggers. Unfortunately, it was difficult to
keep the miners and loggers out of the Yanomami land. In 1993, some gold miners tried to destroy a Yanomami
village, and they killed 16 people. Today the Yanomami are working to protect their land and traditions. They
have their own school. They are recording their language and history. They also want to study and learn good
ways to use their land. They do not want to live without trees and clean water. They say they want progress, but
without destruction.

TASK 4 – THE HOPI OF ARIZONA

The Hopi people live in the northeastern part of Arizona in the United States. The United States is a very
modern country. Tall buildings, highways, computers, and hundreds of other modem things are a part of every
American's life. Somehow, with modern things all around them, the Hopi keep their traditions. There are about
10,000 Hopi, and they live in twelve villages in the desert. The weather is very hot in summer, but in winter it
freezes. The wind blows hard. Farming is difficult. Corn is the Hopi's main food, but they plant vegetables, too.
They raise sheep, goats, and cattle. They also eat hamburgers and ice cream and drink soft drinks. They live in
traditional stone houses, but many of them have telephones, radios, and television. They have horses, but they
also have trucks. "Kachinas" are an important part of the Hopi religion. Kachinas are spirits of dead people, of
rocks, plants, and animals, and of the stars. Men dress as kachinas and do religious dances. People also make
wooden kachinas. No two wooden kachinas are alike. The children attend school and learn English and other
subjects. They also learn the Hopi language, dances, and stories. A few Hopi go to universities. Some of the
adults live and work in nearby towns. The Hopi want a comfortable, modern life, but they don't want to lose
their traditions.

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 TASK 5 – THE MAORI OF NEW ZEALAND
Polynesians live on islands in the Pacific Ocean. The Maori are Polynesians, and they live at the southern end
of Polynesia in New Zealand. The Maori arrived in New Zealand from other Polynesian islands over a thousand
years ago. They were the first people to live in New Zealand. In the late 18th century, Europeans came to live in
New Zealand. At that time, there were perhaps 250,000 Maori in New Zealand. Over the next 100 years, wars
and disease killed many Maori. By the end of the 19th century, there were only about 40,000 Maori left. During
the 19th century, the Maori also lost much of their land to the Europeans. Many Maori were afraid that they
might lose their traditions and language, too. But this did not happen. Today the Maori population is increasing.
There are about 500,000 Maori in New Zealand. Most live like other New Zealanders. But they are keeping the
Maori language and traditions alive. There are now Maori radio and television stations. Many schools teach in
the Maori language. Nearly one half of Maori language speakers are 25 years old or younger. Maori culture is
also alive and well. At the center of Maori culture is the "marae." This is a special place for ceremonies and
meetings. Today the number of marae in New Zealand is increasing. Many of the new marae are in the cities.
Now people in the cities can meet and learn about their Maori traditions. Today most New Zealand cities have
yearly Maori festivals. Among the festival activities are competitions in speaking, dancing, and singing.
Children practice for months. Then all the Maori in the area arrive to watch the competitions and see who wins.
Today the Maori live a comfortable, modern life. However, they are not losing their traditions, because they are
passing them on to their children.

TASK 6 – MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. How long has Britta lived in Berlin? 4. How does Britta usually travel around in Berlin?
A. four year A. She walks.
B. six years B. She uses her bicycle.
C. twenty years C. She uses the tram or bus.
2. What does Britta say about living in Berlin? 5. Britta says that her nephew, Philippe, likes going
A. She can’t sleep at night because of the traffic noise. A. to the park with her.
B. She misses the museums and theatres in Berlin. B. to the shops with his parents.
C. She likes living in a big, busy street. C. to a gallery with her.
3. The area of Berlin where Britta lives is 6. Britta has lots of friends who
A. a rather expensive place to live. A. live near her.
B. a good place to eat out. B. work with her.
C. a long way from the city center. C. are still in England.

SCRIPT:
Man: Britta, you’re English, but you live in Berlin. Have you lived here for a long time?
Woman: Well, I was born in England, but I’ve lived In Germany for the past twenty years. I arrived in Berlin
about four years ago. Before that, I lived in Bonn for six years, but I work as a journalist, and when the
newspaper moved to Berlin, I moved with them.
Man: Were you pleased to come to Berlin?
Woman: Yes, I was. I was looking forward to being in a big city like Berlin. Bonn was quite a lot smaller, so I
love the busy atmosphere and all the cultural entertainments here: museums, theatres and so on. The only thing
I don’t like is the traffic; It’s a bit noisy in the mornings. It wakes me up about 6.30, but most days I have to get
up early anyway!
Man: Where do you live in Berlin?
Woman: I have a flat in the old part of the city. It’s right in the centre, and it’s not too expensive - it costs me
about £500 a month. My street is becoming very popular. there are lots of new art galleries, and small cafés
and friendly restaurants everywhere. Eating out in Berlin is fun, and it’s cheap, so it’s something I do quite
often.

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Man: How do you find transport in Berlin?
Woman: Well, the transport system here is very good, so I have a tram and bus ticket, but in fact, most of the
time I cycle. Travel here is much cheaper than in other countries I know - perhaps that’s why people don’t walk
very much!
Man: What do you like to do in Berlin at the weekends?
Woman: Well, I like art, so sometimes I go to one of the galleries, I have a nephew called Phillipe. He’s only
three but he likes coming with me. He likes the café best, I think. And it’s a change from going to the park –
that’s something he does very often. He usually comes out with me while his parents go shopping.
Man: Do you miss your friends and family in England?
Woman: I don’t really miss England – most of my friends are here. I don’t see much of my work colleagues
socially, but I’ve got some very good friends who live in the same street as me. I enjoy meeting people, and I
find Berlin is a very friendly city.
Man: Thank you for talking to us, Britta.

TASK 7 – MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The first old ship which Frank found was 4. Frank says his wedding ring
A. covered by rocks. A. was made from gold he found himself.
B. older than he first thought. B. is worth £88,000.
C. easy to find. C. was found by a friend.
2. Frank finds ships quickly because he 5. Frank’s wife believes he should
A. reads history books. A. stop diving.
B. is a professional diver. B. give things to museums.
C. uses the latest equipment. C. sell some of his collection.
3. What does Frank say about the ship called The 6. How did Frank learn to dive?
Seabird A. by joining a diving club.
A. It was built in 1859. B. by going on a diving holiday.
B. It sank in a storm. C. by teaching himself.
C. It was badly made.

SCRIPT:
Woman: Frank, tell us about some of the ships you've discovered.
Man: Well, there's nothing quite like finding your first old ship - it was 300 years old. It was just lying at the
bottom of the sea, so it wasn't difficult to find. Most are covered in sand and rocks - but this one wasn't.
I'm actually a teacher, not a full-time diver - I dive in my free time but I often get to them before the
professional divers, because I have good up-to-date equipment. Another thing that helps is talking to fishermen
who tell me about their local area. I've even written a book about some of their experiences.
At the moment, I'm looking for the gold from a ship called The Seabird. It was an enormous well-built ship and
it was coming from Australia on a winter night in 1859. Everything was going fine until the ship reached the
English coast, when it crashed into some rocks in a very strong wind and sank to the bottom of the sea. It was
carrying gold from Australia, and most of it is still at the bottom of the sea.
My wedding ring is actually made from gold which I found on an eighteenth-century sailing ship. A friend of
mine, another diver, has already found £88,000 worth of gold from different ships. He's now decided to give up
his job and become a full-time diver.
My house is full of things like coins, bottles and old guns. My wife is always complaining about the number of
objects around the house - she says I should open an antiques shop - but I love all these old things. Anyway, in
the end, I gave some things from my collection to museums, because I didn't want to sell them. But my wife
still wasn't very pleased, I'm afraid.
As diving is a dangerous hobby, it's not a good idea to try to teach yourself. I'd advise anyone interested to do
what I did. There are some excellent diving clubs like the one I joined, which run courses for beginners. It is
best to do one of these before you go on a diving holiday ...
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 TASK 8 – TRUE FALSE
STATEMENTS TRUE FALSE
1. Susanna feels shy about playing her violin in public. FALSE
2. Carl and Susanna share the same opinion about practicing their instruments regularly. FALSE
3. Susanna’s parents refuse to allow her to give up violin lessons. TRUE
4. Carl’s aim is to have a career in music. FALSE
5. Susanna thinks she would enjoy working in another country. TRUE
6. Carl persuades Susanna to take part in the concert. FALSE

SCRIPT:
Boy: Hi Susanna, I'm just going to the practice for the school concert. Are you coming to play your violin in the
school orchestra?
Girl: I’m afraid not, Carl. I’m not at all keen on playing in concerts.
Boy: You’re not nervous about performing in front of an audience, are you?
Girl: It’s not that, but there are lots of other things I’d rather be doing.
Boy: But I thought you liked music. You have violin lessons, don’t you?
Girl: Yes, I do, but I don’t enjoy them. The worst part is having to practise for half an hour every day. I never
get any better and it just seems a waste of time.
Boy: Oh, I enjoy practising because then I feel that I’m making progress. In fact, playing the piano is a way of
escaping from the stress of my school work.
Girl: I’d be happy if I could stop my violin lessons. but my parents won’t let me. They say I’ll regret it later,
but I don’t agree. It’s not as if I'm going to make music my career like you are.
Boy: I’m not good enough to be a professional musician, I’m afraid. And it's much too uncertain. I'm hoping to
be a chemist, like my father - that offers much more security!
Girl: I want a good career too, but I don’t want to be a teacher like my parents. Perhaps when I’ve been to
university I’ll have more idea of what I want to do. I’ll probably get a job abroad, because I’d really love to
travel and see the world.
Boy: Well, there’s lots of time to decide. But what about this concert - they really need more violins in the
orchestra – won’t you come and join in?
Girl: Sorry, you can’t make me change my mind.
Boy: Well. That’s a pity - I suppose you won’t want a ticket to the concert either.
Girl: You’re right, but I hope it goes well.

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 TASK 9 – TRUE FALSE
STATEMENTS TRUE FALSE
1. Alex and Rose’s mother have gone to their Grandad’s. FALSE
2. Alex tries to persuade Rose to cook supper. FALSE
3. Alex wants to eat in an expensive restaurant. TRUE
4. Alex likes some of the music at Classic Express. TRUE
5. Alex has eaten at Classic Express before. FALSE
6. Alex and Rose are going to walk to the restaurant together. TRUE

SCRIPT:
Girl: Hi Alex, where's Mum?
Boy: She's gone out.
Girl: Has she? Where's she gone?
Boy: I don't know actually. She just left a note. I expect she's gone to Grandad's.
Girl: But Grandad's gone to his club today. He always goes on Tuesdays.
Boy: Oh yes, you're right. I don't know where she is then.
Girl: Oh, never mind. What's for supper, then?
Boy: Boring soup and boring salad.
Girl: Oh no. I could make something more interesting.
Boy: That's a good idea, but you're an awful cook, Rose. And anyway, there's nothing else in the fridge.
Girl: Let's eat out then.
Boy: We can't. I haven't got any money.
Girl: Well, I have.
Boy: Great! Let's go to the Pizza Palace!
Girl: I'm not that rich! Be reasonable, the prices at Pizza Palace are much higher than anywhere else. Why don't
we go to MacGregor's?
Boy: MacGregor's! I'd rather have soup and salad at home.
Girl: The food's not that bad there . But they don't have any music.
Boy: Well, they do, but it's really awful.
Girl: They have good music at Classic Express though, don't they?
Boy: Well, sometimes they have terrible classical stuff, but you can ask them to change the CD for some cool
rock music.
Girl: Oh, I've never thought of doing that. That's a good idea.
Boy: Shall we go there then? What's the food like? I've been there a few times, but only for a coffee.
Girl: Well, you'd like it. You get really huge plates of food. There would even be enough for you. I'm surprised
you haven't noticed.
Boy: Well, I haven't.
Girl: Anyway, I'm hungry now. Are we going or aren't we?
Boy: Sure. Let's go by bike.
Girl: You're crazy, Alex, it's pouring with rain out there !
Boy: OK, how about a taxi?
Girl: Yes, Alex, we could take a taxi, but then I wouldn't have enough money for the meal. I'm going on foot,
and you're coming with me.
Boy: Oh, all right. Sisters!

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 WAY TO IELTS SUCCESS – THE 30-DAY IELTS LISTENING MARATHON
TASK 10 - HEALTH
Write down the words you listen into the table:
WORDS MISSPELLED WORD CORRECT SPELLING
1. Yoga
2. Tai-chi
3. Keep-fit
4. Salad bar
5. Vegetarian
6. Outdoor activities
7. Leisure time
8. Disease
9. Meal
10. Protein
11. Balanced diet
12. Food pyramid
13. Vitamin
14. Carbohydrates
15. Rice
16. Pasta
17. Potatoes
18. Pizza
19. Tomatoes
20. Bread
21. Cereals
22. Minerals
23. zinc
24. Meat
25. Seafood
26. Eggs
27. Beans
28. Milk
29. Cheese
30. Yoghurt
31. Fruit
32. Vegetables
33. Citrus fruits
34. Green pepper
35. Blackcurrant
36. Nuts
37. Egg yolk
38. Liver
39. Medicine
40. Treatment
41. Remedy
42. Nursing care
43. Nursery
44. Regular exercise

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