LISTENING SCRIPT TEST 3
Part 1
1. What is the girl going to do this morning?
Girl: I don’t feel very well today, Dad. My head hurts and I’m very tired. I wish I could just stay at
home and rest.
Dad: Oh, I’m going to make a doctor’s appointment for you right now. Maybe she can give you
something to make you feel better.
Girl: But I’ve got a big test this morning, Dad, and I really can’t miss it. Could we make a doctor’s
appointment for this afternoon? Then maybe I could go there straight from the exam.
2. When is the man’s birthday?
Man: Can you come to my house for a meal on Tuesday evening? I’m inviting a few friends over to
celebrate my birthday, and I’d love you to come.
Woman: Oh, is it your birthday on Tuesday? I didn’t realize.
Man: No, it’s actually on Thursday, but I’m going out to dinner with my parents on Thursday
evening, and on Wednesday I’m meeting an old school friend in town, so I thought I’d have an early
celebration with friends.
3. Where is the girl going to go this weekend?
Boy: I’m going to the new theme park with my family on Saturday. Would you like to come with us?
Girl: Oh, thanks, but I went there with my sister last weekend. It was good, but I don’t think I want to
go there again, not just yet. I’ve been invited to my aunt’s house by the sea this Saturday, but I’ve said
I can’t go. I really just want to have a quiet day in the park instead.
4. What happened yesterday?
Woman: Yesterday, St John’s School closed for the second time this month, after problems with
flooding in the kitchens. Only two weeks ago, there was a fire in one of the science labs. The fire
brigade was called, but luckily no one was hurt. It is believed that the school will be closed for a week
while they deal with this new problem.
5. How did Ben find the information for his article?
Woman: This is a really interesting article, Ben. It’s full of great facts. Did you find this information
on the Internet or did you go to the library?
Man: Well, I went to the library, but I couldn’t find any good books. So I had a quick look on the
Internet, but then my friend Simon came in and suggested I look at some new history magazines.
They were really good, and that’s what I used.
6. Where did the boy leave the passports?
Boy: Mum, it’s time to go to the airport, but I can’t find our passports! Have you seen them? Did I
leave them on the kitchen table?
Mum: No, I’ve looked – they aren’t there. Maybe you left them upstairs. Have you looked on the bed?
Boy: No, they aren’t upstairs. Oh, I’ve just remembered! I put them in a small bag and I put it by the
front door so I wouldn’t forget it. That’s where they are!
7. Where are the girl’s parents?
Boy: Hi, Angela. Do you want to meet us at the cinema in half an hour?
Girl: Thanks, Ted, but I can’t. I’m babysitting my little brother this evening. My parents have gone
out with my aunt who’s visiting from Canada.
Boy: Oh, have they gone to that big concert in town?
Girl: Actually they couldn’t get tickets. They’re having dinner at that new Italian restaurant opposite
the theatre. Lucky for them!
Part 2
8. You will hear two friends talking about a play.
Man: What did you think of the play last night?
Woman: It was quite good, really. I was pleasantly surprised.
Man: Me too! I didn’t expect to enjoy a play with no words. I thought it would be boring, to be
honest. I wasn’t looking forward to sitting there for nearly two hours in complete silence! But it was
amazing how the actors managed to show us exactly what was happening without saying anything.
Woman: I agree. It just goes to show how much we express with our facial expressions and our body
language. We can say a lot without actually speaking.
9. You will hear a man telling a friend about his new phone.
Woman: Is that a new phone, John? It’s very smart.
Man: Yes, it is. I’m still getting used to using it. I haven’t had this brand of phone before.
Woman: Oh, you’ll soon get the hang of it. Has it got all the apps you need?
Man: Yes, I think so. I don’t use that many apps, really. I mainly just take photos and chat to my
friends. It’s got a good camera. The photos are lovely and clear. I just wish it was a bit easier to type
on. The keys are so tiny. I’m always pressing...
*The Dance Academy* is an excellent dance school that teaches ballet, jazz dance, ballroom – all
kinds of dance styles, in fact. There will also be one-day courses for children aged 8+ in modern
dance. The children learn new steps and routines during the course and show their parents what
they’ve learned at the end of the day.
*Keep Moving* is a keep-fit club for teenagers. It’s on once a week, on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. during term time, and during the school holidays, it will be on twice a week, Mondays and
Thursdays, at the same times. There will be all the usual activities including dance, team games and
using the gym equipment.
Finally, *FastFit Leisure Centre* is having an open day on 16th August. Everything is free on this day
and children of all ages can try all the facilities at the centre, including squash, tennis, basketball,
diving and climbing.
Interviewer: It sounds like there’s a lot to do! If you have any questions...
