New Inside Out Intermediate Unit 9 Test
Audio scripts
Track 21: Pronunciation Test for Unit 9
a) boring marriage annoyed
b) confused tiring relaxed
c) annoying exhausting worrying
d) confusing challenging interesting
e) overwhelming disappointed fascinating
Track 22: Listening Test for Unit 9
[R = Richard; J = Jan]
J: I need a good book to read on holiday. Have you read any good books lately, Richard?
R: Yeah. I’m reading a brilliant book at the moment, actually. ‘Atonement’, by Ian McEwan.
J: Oh. I’ve heard of that. It was made into a film, wasn’t it?
R: That’s right. It was really successful. Who was in it? Kiera Knightly, and – who’s that guy? The Scottish actor? James McAvoy. Have you seen it?
J: No. Have you?
R: No. I wanted to see the film, but my sister suggested that I should read the book first. She said that the film was good, but the book was better. She said she hadn’t read such a good book in ages, and it made her cry because it was so sad.
J: Oh. What’s the story?
R: Well, I’ve only just started reading it, but basically the story is that two people are in love, but because of a lie someone tells as a child, there is a big misunderstanding and the two main characters are separated, and their lives change for ever.
J: So, it’s a romantic story – a love story?
R: Well, it’s more than that. It’s a love story, but it’s not really that romantic, because a lot of the story takes place in France and England during the war, and terrible things happen. I can’t tell you any more, because it will spoil the story for you.
J: Are you going to see the film?
R: I’m not sure whether I want to see it now. I never like seeing a film after I’ve read the book. It’s always disappointing. But maybe you could see the film before you read the book?
J: Good idea. And can I borrow your copy when you’ve finished?
R: Sure. I’ve only got a hundred and thirty pages to go!
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