Tape-script for Supplementary Listening 1

Task 1: Track 1

Mark: What are you doing, Fran?

Fran: Oh. Hi Mark. I’ve just found some old family photos.

Mark: Really? Can I see?

Fran: Yeah. Look at this one. That’s my sister, Laura with our uncle, Biff.

Mark: Biff? That’s an unusual name.

Fran: Yes, his real name was John but everyone in the family called him Biff. I don’t know why. Oh. Look at this one. This is a really old photo.

Mark: Who are they?

Fran: Well, that’s my grandfather, Walt, when he was young.

Mark: Walt? I remember him from your wedding. And who’s that with him? Is that your grandmother, Elsie?

Fran: I don’t know. It doesn’t look like Elsie. It looks like her sister, Alice. Yes, I think it is Alice. She’s very pretty and they’re holding hands.

Mark: Interesting! Oh, look at that one. I know who that is.

Fran: (laugh) Yes. That’s was me when I was a baby. I’m with my cousin, Shirley. I haven’t seen her for years. Shirley was married to Dave, remember him?, the doctor but she lives in France now with her new husband, Marcel. I think he’s a doctor, too.

Task 2: Track 2

1.

Cindy’s father: Hello

Caller: Hello, can I speak to Cindy, please?

Cindy’s father: Sorry. She’s not here. Can I take a message?

Caller: Yes, this is Bob from school. Bob Jackson

Cindy’s father: Can you spell your last name?

Caller: J – A – C – K – S – O – N

Cindy’s father: Ok. And what’s your telephone number, Bob?

Caller: 691- 38 -39

Cindy’s father: Ok. Do you want Cindy to call you?

Caller: Yes, please.

Cindy’s father: Fine. I’ll give her your message.

2.

Cindy’s father: Hello, Tom’s speaking

Caller: Hello, can I speak to Cindy, please?

Cindy’s father: Sorry. She’s not here.

Caller: Can I leave a message?

Cindy’s father: Yes, of course.

Caller: Thanks. This is Nancy. My number is 391- 82 - 46. Please ask Cindy to call me.

Cindy’s father: Ok. I’ll ask her to call you as soon as she gets back.

Caller: Thank you!

3.

Cindy’s father: Hello, this is Cindy’s house but she’s not at home

Caller: Oh, I see. Can I leave a message, please?

Cindy’s father: Yes, I’m ready

Caller: Thanks. This is Brian calling. Brian Kennedy

Cindy’s father: Is that B – R – I – A – N K – E – N – N – E – D – Y?

Caller: Yes. And my number is 271 – 89- 14

Cindy’s father: 271 - 89- 14. Ok. And will you call again later?

Caller: Yes, I will.

4.

Cindy’s father: Oh, no, not another one. Hello.

Caller: Hello. Is Cindy there?

Cindy’s father: She’s not here. Who’s this?

Caller: This is her teacher, Ms. Wilson

Cindy’s father: Oh, Ms. Wilson, yes, of course. Do you want to leave your number?

Caller: That’s Ok. I’ll call back