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Placement Test
My names Tom and I want to tell you a story. Something really strange happened to me. It was on
th

June the 10 last year, at about 11 oclock in the morning. I was sitting in a small caf in the centre of
London. I was waiting for my friend Katie. She was a bit late. I was reading a book. The book was
really exciting and I didnt see a girl enter the caf. She came over to my table. She was tall with long
dark hair. She was wearing sunglasses.
Excuse me, she said. Are you Tom?
Yes, I am, I replied.
Oh, good, said the girl. Im Maria. Im a friend of Katies. She says shes sorry but she cant meet
you this morning.
Oh, alright, I said. Thanks for telling me. The girl left the caf. I was very surprised because Katie
usually phones me. Why didnt she phone me to tell me? So I finished my coffee, paid the bill and left
the caf. About 10 minutes later I was walking through the park when my mobile phone rang. I took it
out of my bag and answered. It was Katie.
Where are you? she said. Im waiting for you in the caf. Dont you remember? We agreed to meet
here today at 11 oclock. I ran back to the caf. Katie was there. She was eating an ice cream. I told
her about the girl and the message. Thats very strange, said Katie. I dont know any tall girls with
long dark hair. And I dont know anyone called Maria. So who was the mysterious girl?

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Progress Test Unit 1
Presenter

Hello and welcome to Technology Today. In tonights programme we are going to talk to
three young people to find out what are the must have gadgets and technological items
for the young people of today. Our guests tonight are Jack, Lily and Rob. Hi.

Jack, Lily
and Rob

Hello.

Presenter

So, Jack. Lets start with you. First of all, how old are you?

Jack

Im 16.

Presenter

What is the most important technological item in your opinion, Jack?

Jack

Its definitely my tablet computer.

Presenter

Really? Why?

Jack

Because I can basically do everything with it, I can surf the internet, send emails,
download video clips. Everything I need to do. But the most important thing is I can take
it with me everywhere I go. Its cool!

Presenter

Do you use it for educational purposes? I mean for school?

Jack

Sure. I research things on the internet and its really useful for homework, too.

Presenter

Lily, how about you? How old are you?

Lily

Im 15.

Presenter

And whats your number one gadget?

Lily

Well Ive got a new phone which is great, but I think the best gadget is my MP3 player. I
love music and I can use my MP3 player to download new songs. I can listen to them
anywhere at home, on the bus, in the park, even at school, in the breaks, of course! My
phones really useful too, though.

Presenter

OK, and how old are you, Rob?

Rob

Im 15, too.

Presenter

And what gadget is absolutely essential for you?

Rob

Thats a difficult question. I think a lot of different gadgets are important for me, my
mobile phone, for example, and my computer. Ive got an MP3 player, too, and its really
cool. But I think perhaps the most important one is my digital camera. Im really
interested in photography and Ive got a really nice camera. I take pictures all the time
and the camera's software lets me edit the photos, upload them to the internet and share
them with my friends. I really enjoy doing that.

Presenter

Thank you, Rob. OK, thats all we have time for

Progress Test, Unit 2

Presenter

Hello. Tonight I am talking to some young people about their travels. I want to find out
the best places to visit and the best time to visit them? Here in the studio I have, Ben,
Louise and Jenny. Lets start with you, Jenny. What countries have you visited?

Jenny

Oh, Ive only been to four countries but they are all interesting. My parents worked in
South America for four years so Ive been to Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Chile.
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Presenter

Which of those countries did you like best?

Jenny

I liked Argentina best. I went there two years ago. You can find everything there
mountains, history and great cities. The food is great too, especially if you like steak! You
should go in December or January because thats the middle of summer there.

Presenter

How about you, Ben? Have you been to many different countries?

Ben

Yes, I have. In fact, Ive been to fifteen different countries. Most of them are in Europe,
but Ive also been to Australia and South Africa.

Presenter

Wow! Which country did you like best, and why?

Ben

I liked Australia a lot. I went there five years ago. I think Sydney is a great city. But my
favourite country is South Africa. I went last year and we spent a month there. Cape
Town is a beautiful place and I also liked the beaches on the Indian Ocean. The best
thing was going on safari and seeing lions, elephants and giraffes in a natural
environment. The best time to go is probably January or February, although it is very hot
in the north of the country then.

Presenter

OK, so thats Argentina and South Africa. How about you, Louise. Have you been
anywhere interesting?

Louise

Yes, I have. Ive been to loads of countries. In fact, Ive been to more than 20 countries
so Ive been to more than Ben.

Presenter

More than 20? And which one was your favourite?

Louise

Thats a really difficult question. I liked Spain and Italy, of course, and Turkey was
amazing. I prefer colder countries though so my favourite country is Russia. I went there
in winter three years ago and it was beautiful. There was snow everywhere. I visited
Moscow and St Petersburg and I loved them both. For me the best time to go is winter
any time from November to April.

Presenter

OK, so thats

Progress Test, Unit 3

Presenter

Hello and welcome to Art World. In todays programme we are talking about the best five
galleries to visit in London. Our guest today is Amanda Green. Welcome, Amanda.

Amanda

Hello.

Presenter

So, Amanda, tell us which galleries you think are the most interesting to visit in London.

Amanda

Well, there are lots of great galleries and many of them are in the centre of London, but
these are my favourites. First is the Tate Modern on the South Bank. Its not just
interesting inside, the building itself has a fascinating history.

Presenter

Really? Why?

Amanda

Well it used to be an old power station, but it closed down in 1981. Since 2001 there has
been an art gallery there. I think the best thing is the entrance hall which is huge and
always has some kind of installation in it some of these are really big. There are loads
of other things to see too and its free.

Presenter

OK. Whats your second choice?

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Amanda

My second choice is the V&A. This is part of the British Museum and its a huge museum
of art and design. The worlds largest in fact. Theyve got everything here, from old
Chinese pottery to modern sculptures. There are photos, paintings and drawings, clothes
and even films. You can spend all day there and still not see everything!

Presenter

And how much does it cost to get in?

Amanda

Nothing, but you can give a donation. Some people give about 5.

Presenter

OK. What about your third choice?

Amanda

Thats the Margaret Street photographic gallery. Its a little gallery with both photographs
and moving images. The photographers are from all over Europe and their photos range
from landscapes to tribal fashions. Again entry is free and the gallery stays open late on
Thursdays.

Presenter

and your fourth choice?

Amanda

The next one is the National Gallery, right in the centre of London. There are over 2000
paintings from western European painters. There are landscapes, still life and portraits.
There are also some great holiday activities for children throughout the summer.

Presenter

OK, but these places are all indoors. Is there anywhere outdoors you suggest?

Amanda

Well, my final choice isnt a gallery but a tour of street art in East London. A guide takes
you around the streets to show you some of the incredible graffiti in the city. The tours
happen in both sunny and rainy weather so take your umbrella!

Presenter

Well, thank you Amanda

Progress Test Unit 4

Presenter

Hello and welcome to Life Tomorrow. In todays programme were going to discuss what
life will be like for the future generation and we have three young people in the studio to
give us their views. Mel, Aaron and Kirsty. Mel, lets start with you. What do you think
your future will be like?

Mel

Well, I think life for people like us will be great. Much better than it was for our parents
and definitely our grandparents. Were going to live longer for a start. Also, there are so
many opportunities now. For example, most of us will probably go to university and get a
degree so well be able to get better jobs with good money. And then, when we get
married well be able to leave home and buy our own place.

Presenter

What about you, Aaron? Do you agree with Mel?

Aaron

Not really. I think life will be much worse for us. Yes, maybe we will stay at school till
were 18 and then go to university till were 21 or 22, but well have no money because
education is so expensive. I mean, in England it costs over 9000 a year to go to
university thats a lot of money! I dont think well definitely get good jobs and I dont
think well be able to buy a house. We will live longer though.

Presenter

OK, so one person who thinks the future will be good and one who doesnt. How about
you, Kirsty? What do you think the future will be like?

Kirsty

Well, I agree with Mel that there are more job opportunities now, but we probably wont

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have much money. Well also have to work for much longer too. I mean we wont be able
to retire till were 67 my gran retired at 60. But we can travel more and I want to see the
world so Im going to leave school and go to India and maybe Ill go to Thailand after
that..
Presenter

India wow. Well the three of you have quite different opinions about what your lives are
going to be like. Unfortunately I cant see the future but

Progress Test Unit 5

My name is Charlie Johnson and Im 27 years old. I come from Edinburgh in Scotland and I work as a
telephone engineer. Last year, I came home from work and I sat down to watch the TV news. There
was a report about poor children in Africa with a terrible disease. The disease makes them blind but
for only a few pounds its possible to cure the disease so they can see again. I decided to do
something. I called five friends of mine and we decided to organise some charity events because we
wanted to do something to help these children. First of all we organised a sponsored run. This was in
October last year. Were still young and we can all run a bit so we decided to run 10 kilometres and
we asked our friends to sponsor us and give us one pound for every kilometre we ran. All six of us
finished the run and we raised almost 1000 for the Medicine for Africa charity. It was a great start.
Then I was tidying my bedroom at home and I found a lot of clothes I never wear so I organised a
jumble sale at the end of November. More than a hundred people came to the jumble sale and we
raised another 500 for the charity. Then in December I made a charity CD with my five friends. We
can all sing and one of my friends can play the guitar well so we recorded some Christmas songs. We
sold the CD on the internet and raised another 600 for the charity. Its summer now and Im still
raising money for the charity. Im planning a bungee jump next Saturday and if the weathers good
well wash cars outside the local supermarket next Sunday. I want to raise another 1000 for the
charity so theres still a bit to do. If I can raise the money by September, I might go to Africa to see if I
can help there. In the meantime its back to fundraising here in Scotland.

Progress Test Unit 6

Presenter

Hello, on todays programme were going to be looking at what to do when you reach 16
stay on at school and continue to study or leave and do vocational training. Its a
question many teenagers are asking as they reach the end of Year 11 and are taking
their GCSEs. With me to talk about it are Jan Daniels, a career advisor and students
Harry Stanton and Clare Duckworth.
So, lets start with you, Harry. Youre 16 now, what are you planning to do next year?

Harry

Well, I dont want to stay at school. Ive never enjoyed it and Im not very good at exams.
Id much rather do something practical. Id really like to be a mechanic and work in a
garage fixing cars.

Presenter

OK, and Clare are you planning to leave too?

Clare

No, I like school well most of the time. Ive applied to my local college to study A levels
and then I want to go to university. I know itll be expensive, but I really dont know what I

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want to do in the future and I think Ill have more options with a degree.
Presenter

Right. Jan, as a careers advisor what would you say to Harry and Clare?

Jan

Well either option is fine as long as you get some qualifications, either academic ones or
vocational ones. As Clare doesnt know what she wants to do yet getting some more
academic qualifications is a sensible idea. Once shes got A levels then she can think
again. If her grades are good, then she can go to university and get a degree, or she can
leave school at 18 and join a company training course.

Presenter

And Harry?

Jan

Harry knows what he wants to do and I suggest he finds a vocational training course or
an apprenticeship so he can work and get a qualification at the same time. There are lots
of courses available.

Harry

Can I work or do I have to go to college?

Jan

If you do an apprenticeship you work in a garage and go to college once or sometimes

twice a week. So you get lots of practical experience. And you get paid as an apprentice
too. Its not much about 200 a week. You can find out about a lot of these courses
online.

Presenter

Well, thats all weve got time for this week, next week

Progress Test Unit 7

Welcome to Strange but True. Todays first incredible story is about the theft of some priceless
masterpieces from a French museum. In May 2010 a thief broke into the Paris Museum of Modern Art
and stole paintings by famous artists such as Picasso and Matisse. Unfortunately the museum didnt
have a burglar alarm at the time and the thief just broke a window and climbed in! What is even more
amazing is that security guards were in the museum at the time but they didnt hear anything. They
didnt even notice the broken window or the missing paintings! The theft wasnt discovered until 7
oclock in the morning when the day staff arrived. At first the stolen paintings were believed to be
worth about 430 million but later this amount was reduced to just under 100 million. Police believe
that they were stolen specially for a private collector. Today, many years later, the police still dont
know who broke into the museum, but they are sure the man, or woman, responsible no longer has
the paintings.
Now our second extraordinary story is about identity theft. You know, when someone steals your
name, address and other bank details so they can pretend to be you. Often hackers steal your details
and passwords by hacking into your computer and then weeks later they take money from your bank
account or use your credit card to buy things online. Unfortunately you often only discover this theft
months later and the police cant do anything about it. This story though is about a very unusual case
of identity theft. Li Ming was a Chinese student in America. He had no money and was so worried
about the huge amount of money he owed the banks that he decided to pretend he was dead. An
article about his death was published in the local paper and Li Ming disappeared. Nine months later Li
Ming tried to get a new driving licence but the authorities noticed that he was already dead so they
called the police. Li Ming was arrested for stealing the identity of Li Ming!

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Progress Test Unit 8
Presenter

If you walk round any big town in Britain youll see people sleeping rough on the streets.
Sometimes we give them money, but most of us just walk past and dont think about
them. But what must it be like to be that homeless person? Weve got a young man here
today whos been homeless, but has turned his life around. This is Russells story.

Russell

My dad died when I was young and me, my mum and three sisters were left to look after
ourselves. The problem was we had no money. Mum didnt work because my youngest
sister was a baby so when dad died we had no wages coming in. My grandparents
helped a bit, but soon we had to leave our house and move into a small flat. I got into
trouble with some kids on the estate, got into fights and was stopped by the police a few
times. Eventually I ran away. I got a lift to Sheffield in a lorry and then just stayed there. I
didnt know anyone and I didnt have a job or any money so I used to sleep in doorways
in shopping centres and steal food because I was hungry.

Presenter

How long were you homeless for?

Russell

About 9 months I think. It wasnt so bad in the summer when it was warm, but the winter
was awful. Its freezing trying to sleep outside when its snowing. I used to find cardboard
boxes and sleep under them.

Presenter

So what happened?

Russell

Well, I used to go to a soup kitchen you know a place where they give out free food
and drink to the homeless. I was really ill at the time and there was a guy there from the
Homing Project, Martin

Presenter

Is this a charity which helps homeless people?

Russell

Thats right. Anyway, he found me somewhere to stay for a few nights and then helped
me get back to my family in Leeds.

Presenter

Was your mum happy to see you?

Russell

Of course. She and my sisters were living in a better flat and there was room for me too.
Now Im training to be a builder but once a week I help out with a local homeless charity.

Presenter

So youve got your life and family back?

Russell

Yes, but it was all because of the Homing Project.

Progress Test Unit 9

Presenter

Imagine going to live in another country where you dont speak a word of the language?
Today were going to be talking to two people who did just that. Harriet moved to Mexico
with her parents and twin brother when she was 14 and George went to China when his
father was sent there by his company. Now three years later, theyre both back in Britain.
Hello to you both.

Harriet

Hello

George

Hello.

Presenter

Harriet, why did you go to Mexico?

Harriet

Well, my parents are both English teachers and were offered jobs teaching in a private

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school in Mexico City. So they decided that it would be a great experience for us to live in
another country.
Presenter

And was it a great experience?

Harriet

Yes, although it took a bit of time to get used to it. My parents both spoke Spanish, but
Oliver and I had only done a bit of Spanish at school, so it was quite difficult for us to
understand what people were saying.

Presenter

Did you go to an international school?

Harriet

No. We were put into a local school where hardly anyone spoke English. We had to learn
Spanish quickly. We were taken out of class for an hour twice a week for Spanish
lessons, but we mostly learnt from the other kids. They were all really friendly and
wanted to help us with our Spanish and we helped them with their English.

Presenter

So how goods your Spanish now?

Harriet

Im almost fluent, in fact I probably speak Spanish better than my parents.

Presenter

And George, how was your experience in China?

George

It was great, but very difficult at first. Nobody in my family spoke Chinese, so we all had
to go to Chinese classes. Then we had to learn to read and write it too.

Presenter

Of course, the writing systems completely different, isnt it?

George

Yes, and sometimes if we couldnt understand what someone said, theyd write it down
because they thought wed be able to read it OK. Its because in China there are several
spoken languages but they all understand the written one.

Presenter

And now, whats your Chinese like?

George

Better than my parents, I can talk to people OK and read some stuff, but my writings still
not great.

Presenter

Are you going to continue learning Chinese, now youre back here?

George

Definitely!

End-of-term Test Units 13

Peter

Hi, Jane, its Peter.

Jane

Hello, Peter. Welcome home! How was your trip to Berlin?

Peter

It was awful!

Jane

Oh no! What happened?

Peter

Well, first my flight was really early so I got up at 4 oclock in the morning to get a taxi to
the airport. That wasnt so bad but we were almost at the airport when I noticed I didnt
have my passport.

Jane

No! What did you do?

Peter

We drove back to my house of course but then we were late and I missed the flight. It
was terrible. I had to buy another ticket and that cost 250!

Jane:

Did you have to wait long for the next flight?

Peter

About five hours. It was really boring. I hate waiting at airports but I finally got to Berlin at
two oclock in the afternoon. I waited for my suitcase for about half an hour but it didnt

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come. They lost my suitcase!
Jane

So you didnt have any clothes?

Peter

No, just a few things in my rucksack. Luckily I had my money and my toothbrush in my
hand baggage! Anyway, I took a taxi to the hotel and checked in. Then I went for a walk
around the city. Its a nice place and there were lots of interesting places to visit. I walked
for a couple of hours and then I decided to go back to the hotel. The problem was that I
couldnt remember where it was and my money was in my hotel room so I couldnt take a
taxi. I walked and walked but I couldnt find it. It was freezing and I was tired. In the end I
went into a small caf and asked them the way but they couldnt speak English and I
dont speak German.

Jane

Oh no! What did you do?

Peter

Finally I found someone who spoke English but he didnt know where the hotel was.
Then he asked some other people and they knew the address. It was a long way but
after about an hour I found my hotel. I was exhausted.

Jane

It sounds terrible. I hope the rest of your weekend was better.

Peter

Saturday was OK. I went to a museum and an art gallery and met some friends in the
evening.

Jane

How was your journey home?

Peter

Awful! The plane was four hours late and I didnt get home until midnight. And I still
havent got my suitcase!

End-of-term Test Units 46

Evie

Hello?

Alex

Hi, Evie. Its Alex. Welcome home!

Evie

Hi, Alex. How are things?

Alex

Good. How was your trip?

Evie

Amazing! I had a great time.

Alex

When did you get home?

Evie

Yesterday. About 6 oclock in the evening. Peru was great but its good to be home
again, especially after three months away.

Alex

Where were you in Peru? Lima?

Evie

No, I was in a small village near Cusco.

Alex

And what were you doing there?

Evie

Well, I was teaching English in a school every morning and teaching the street children
most afternoons.

Alex

How old were the children?

Evie

Well, the youngest were four and the oldest were teenagers. They all wanted to learn
English and came to classes all the time.

Alex

Why are they so keen on learning English?

Evie

Because lots of them want to be tour guides remember Cusco is an important tourist

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centre. People from all over the world start there before going into the jungle or to Machu
Picchu.
Alex

What about the weekends? What did you do then?

Evie

Well, usually I went to see other parts of Peru with some of the other volunteers. We
went hiking and rock climbing and visited old Inca towns and I took loads of photos. You
know I like photography!

Alex

Where did you stay? In a hotel?

Evie

No, I stayed with a family. They were really nice people. We spoke Spanish all the time.
That was really good for my Spanish.

Alex

Did you go to other countries in South America?

Evie

No, because there was so much to see in Peru. I went to Arequipa and Lake Titicaca
which was fantastic and I went to see the Nasca lines in the south. I also went to Lima.
Its a big city and very noisy and I didnt like it much and I was glad to get back to Cusco.

Alex

Are you going to visit Peru again?

Evie

Yes, Id love to go again. Maybe next time Ill go in winter for a holiday. Id like to see the
Andes in the snow.

Alex

Right. Lets meet up for coffee so you can tell me more about your trip.

Evie

OK. How about tomorrow? 10 oclock?

Alex

Great. 10 oclocks fine for me.

Evie

Bye. See you tomorrow.

Alex

Bye.

End-of-term Test Units 79

Police

Hello, can I help you?

Alfie

Yes, Id like to report a crime.

Police

OK, lets start with your name, please.

Alfie

Its Alfie. Alfie McNicholas.

Police

Alfie Nichols.

Alfie

No, McNicholas.

Police

Sorry, sir. Is that M-A-C Nicholas?

Alfie

No, M C.

Police

And your address, sir?

Alfie

23, Pivot Drive, Swinton.

Police

Thank you. So what crime would you like to report?

Alfie

A kidnapping. My neighbour was put into a car by two men and they drove away. You
must hurry up and find him.

Police

Are you sure they were kidnapping him? Was he shouting for help or trying to escape?

Alfie

I couldnt hear, but I dont think he was very happy. I couldnt really see his face.

Police

And whats your neighbours name and address?

Alfie

John Baker and he lives at 38 Pivot Drive.

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Police

Thank you. So, there were two men who ...

Alfie

Well, two men and a driver, she stayed in the car.

Police

OK and they put Mr Baker in the car and drove off. Which way did they go?

Alfie

Towards town. They turned left, no right at the traffic lights on Broad Street.

Police

And what time was this, sir?

Alfie

About eight oclock this evening.

Police

Is there any reason why your neighbour would be kidnapped? Is he very rich or does he
have rich parents?

Alfie

Well, his dad used to own a successful company and they all had expensive cars. But
that was years ago. He sold the business and theyve got cheap cars now. Actually the
car that the kidnappers had was more expensive than Johns car.

Police

So, your neighbour who isnt very rich was kidnapped by men who have a better car than
he does?

Alfie

Yes, thats right.

Police

What were the kidnappers wearing?

Alfie

Black and white striped T-shirts and dark trousers, black I think.

Police

Could you see their faces?

Alfie

No, they were wearing masks, like the ones everyones wearing at the carnival at the
moment.

Police

And your neighbour. What was he wearing?

Alfie

Actually, its a bit strange, but he was wearing the same clothes.

Police

You said earlier that you couldnt see his face. Was he also wearing a mask?

Alfie

Oh, yes he might have been. Do you think theyre going to keep him prisoner?

Police

No, sir. I dont think your neighbour was kidnapped, I think he was going to the carnival
with his friends.

Alfie

Oh!

End-of-year Test Units 1-9

My names Alice and this is my crime story. It was late one morning last December. I think it was just
before twelve. I was sitting in the lobby of a hotel in London, waiting for my sister. She was late so I
started reading a magazine. Suddenly, I noticed a man. He was sitting opposite me on the other side
of the lobby. He was wearing a black coat, a black hat and dark glasses. He was looking at all the
people in the lobby and I thought he was waiting for someone like I was. Then some American
tourists came into the lobby and walked towards the reception desk. They put their suitcases down on
the floor and one of them put his camera on top of one of the suitcases. They were talking to the
receptionist and filling in some forms. Meanwhile, the man in the dark glasses was looking at their
suitcases. Suddenly, he stood up, walked towards the reception desk and picked up the camera.
Then he ran out of the lobby and into the street. I was so surprised that I couldnt do anything for a
moment. Then I told the people at the reception desk that the man had their camera. The receptionist
called the police and I ran out of the hotel and looked for the man. The street was crowded and I

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couldnt see him anywhere, but I knew he couldnt have gone far. Then suddenly I saw him. He was
sitting in a caf on the other side of the street. I went back to the hotel and told the receptionist. While
I was talking to the receptionist, the police arrived and I told them that the man was sitting in the caf
on the other side of the street. The police hurried across the street to arrest the man. He saw them
coming and tried to escape, but fell over a bag and the police arrested him. It was really exciting!
Then my sister arrived. I told her the story, but she didnt believe me until we saw the story on the
news that evening. The news presenter even mentioned my name and showed a picture of me. Now
my sisters jealous because Ive been on TV and she hasnt!

Key Competences Diagnostic Test, exercise 1

Presenter

Here we are at the Riverside Youth Centre. Im here to talk to some of the teenagers
about why they come to the youth centre. There are some boys sitting outside on the
steps and chatting. Im going to talk to them Hello, Im from Radio Six. Can I ask you a
couple of questions?

Leo

Yes, of course. My names Leo.

Presenter

Why do you come to the youth centre, Leo?

Leo

I get bored watching TV at home and I like meeting my friends here. Theres always a lot
to do. There are computers and computer games, a TV and table tennis.

Presenter

When did you join the youth centre?

Leo

I started coming here last year and it has changed my life. I was bullied when I started
school and I havent really made any friends since then. But Ive made lots of friends
here. Everyone is really friendly and we all like doing the same things.

Presenter

And whos this?

Leo

This is Sam. Hes the same age as me and we both like playing table tennis.

Presenter

Hello, Sam. What do you like about the youth group?

Sam

The same as Leo, I think. I dont like school. I like my school work but I dont like the
other students in my class, so I dont have any friends. But I dont mind that now,
because Ive made lots of good friends here. It was Lilys birthday last week and she had
a party and we all went. It was great.

Leo

Yes, a group of eight of us from the youth centre went to her party. I dont mind that I
dont have friends at school because now Ive got good friends here.

Presenter

Why have you made friends here and not at school, do you think?

Leo

There isnt any competition here. Everyone is friendly and we all want to have fun. No
one is trying to be better than anyone else.

Presenter

Great! Well thanks for talking to me today

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Presenter

Today on teenage hour, were going to talk about long-distance friendships. What would
you do if your best friend moved to a new country! That would be a problem for most
teenagers but not Becky and Viv. Becky is in the studio with us, and Viv is talking to us

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from her new home in Boston, USA. Hello Becky and Viv.
Becky
and Viv

Hello!

Presenter

Viv, how did you feel when you knew that you were moving to America?

Viv

I was miserable. I didnt want to leave my school and all my friends, but most of all I
didnt want to leave Becky. Weve been friends since we were five years old. But my dad
had a new job so we had to go.

Presenter

What has it been like since youve been in America?

Viv

Its fine and Ive made lots of friends, so Im OK. But Becky is still my best friend, so we
chat online nearly every day. There is a time difference of five hours but thats OK.

Becky

Yes, we use Facebook, emails and we talk online all the time. Sometimes we chat using
the computer so we can see each other while were speaking. Its great because I can
still ask Viv for advice if I need it and she knows Im always here if she wants to talk
about a problem. The bad thing is that we cant spend time together.

Viv

Yes, if I still lived in England, Becky and I would go shopping together or wed go to the
cinema. Im sad that we cant do things together.

Becky

Yes, but in the past, if you moved to a different country, you had to write letters! We
never write letters. In the past there werent computers, Facebook, or email! That would
be really terrible.

Presenter

Yes, today its much easier to stay friends if youre in different countries than in the past.
Thanks for talking to us today

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