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 Upper Intermediate Unit 2 audio script
 UNIT 2 Recording 1
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A report out today says that over 800 million people in the world don’t have enough to eat. The report, which was published …
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Twenty people have died in an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. The virus, which has resulted in over … 
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If you’re travelling to the city centre today, be careful of pickpockets especially around the central square. Our reporter Will Nakama is there in ...
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The government has promised that their changes to income tax will help the poorest people in the country. A spokesperson said ...
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The number of people out of work has risen in the last quarter to seven percent and is now reaching three million. The situation is worst ...
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After four days of smog, only cars with even number plates can enter the city today. It is hoped that this move will improve the air quality after the levels of ... 
 UNIT 2 Recording 2
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rural		urban		global
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ethical
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domestic
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political	industrial
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economic
 UNIT 2 Recording 3
Conversation 1
A:	How long have you been working here?
B:	I’ve been here for over ten months now.
Conversation 2
A:	How many chocolates have you eaten?
B:	I’ve only had three!
Conversation 3
A:	What have you been doing? You’re filthy!
B:	I’ve been running.
 UNIT 2 Recording 4
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The environmental group Ocean Project has projected that sea levels will rise one metre in the next fifty years.
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Fortunately, malaria has decreased in recent years, and the decrease is due to the use of nets and pesticides.
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When a major charity appealed for donations to help the deaf, their appeal was broadcast mainly via radio.
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Bonnie Tyler recorded her song Total Eclipse of the Heart in 1983, and in 2008 it set a record for the most popular karaoke track ever.
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Tourists in a well-known site were given permits to take photos, but they were not permitted to take in their cameras.
 
UNIT 2 Recording 5
A:	Have you read this article?
B:	Which one?
A:	This is really shocking. This, look, look at this about surveillance techniques, on page three.
B:	Oh yeah, yeah, I did have a look.
A:	There's gonna be absolutely no privacy for anyone.
B:	What you mean like C, the CCTV camera bit?
A:	Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, exactly that.
B:	Well, I’m glad they're there actually.
A:	Why?
B:	Well, not long ago a friend of mine, he was, um, he was robbed at a bus stop, and, um, they got the guy because of, um, CCTV, they captured his image and, um, all the people who did it were arrested.
A:	OK ...
B:	So I think it’s, I think it's a good thing in the end.
A:	Well it's good if it’s used for that, but don't you feel nervous about the fact that whatever you do, wherever you go, whatever you're doing, someone is watching you and recording what you're doing?
B:	But I haven't got anything to hide so it’s not really a problem.
A:	Anyway, that's not the point though, is it? It’s an invasion of privacy.
B:	Look, I think statistically more crimes are solved because of CCTV than not.
A:	Right, what about that, that, look – this one on page two – CCTV facial recognition. Did you see that bit there at the bottom?
B:	Yeah, I didn't really get that bit.
A:	Right, so basically, just imagine you're walking down the road and a camera, a CCTV camera, takes your picture, yeah. And then a computer programme can then find your name, all your personal information, based on recognising your face. So where you shop, where you live, what you, what you like, what you buy, who your friends are. And there's nothing you can do about it.
B:	That can only be a good thing, ’cos it’s gonna catch criminals, isn't it? And if you've got nothing to worry about, then you know it’s never really gonna be an issue for you.	
A:	If it’s for that, yeah, I get your point. But …
B:	If you haven't done anything wrong.
A:	No, no, absolutely, but …
B:	The thing that really bothers me, though, is, um, is the way that marketing, marketing companies can target you, um, because of microchips in, in food packaging and stuff, so people get an idea of, of your shopping habits. I don't want to be sent adverts from companies that I don’t know.
A:	But we're being sent stuff all the time anyway, from companies, that we don't know. I wouldn't mind being sent adverts from, you know, uh, companies that I don't know if it’s something that I want to buy.
B:	Yeah. It’s a little confusing really, the way I, I feel about the whole thing, because you know, on the one hand I’m, I’m, I’m pro, uh, using the technology to, you know, catch criminals or whatever. I mean serious criminals. But then, on the other hand, I occasionally, er, drive, a little bit over the, the speed limit.
A:	Right, OK.
B:	Occasionally. And you know I, I’ve been, er, given quite a few fines over the years because my number plate gets recognised and, er, I, er, you know, I think more money should be spent elsewhere to be honest.
A:	I take your point, but I do actually think, although I’m really anti the amount of kind of, you know, filming and, and information they have – when it comes to speeding, I do actually think that's quite sensible that they, that they can clock what people are doing …
 UNIT 2 Recording 6
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A friend of mine was robbed.
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More crimes are solved.
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I don't want to be sent adverts.
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We're being sent stuff all the time.
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I've been given quite a few fines.
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Money should be spent somewhere else.
 UNIT 2 Recording 7
Conversation 1
A:	Have you seen this? There's a new law about computer games. They want to limit the kind of violent things that can happen in the games, so kids don't see so much.
B:	Really? Well, that makes sense. I do think that the violence in those games can make kids more aggressive.
A:	Well, according to one article I read, kids are less aggressive if they play these games.
B:	How could that be true?
A:	Apparently, the games give them a chance to use up some of their energy. So they're calmer in real life.
B:	That's hard to believe. In my experience, playing those games makes kids more aggressive. So I’m in favour of some kind of control. 
A:	Hmm. I don't know ... I agree to a certain extent, but I think kids can separate real life from computer games. I mean, I don't like computer games and I hate violence, but actually I think it's more of a problem to put these limits on.
B:	I think we’ll have to agree to disagree.
A:	I suppose so. 
Conversation 2
A:	Do you ever download music for free?
B:	You mean illegally? No, I’m probably one of the few people that doesn’t do it. I’ve always paid for downloads.
A:	Why? I mean nobody I know pays.
B:	Exactly! And it’s just theft, isn’t it? I mean, …
A:	Oh, I totally disagree. 
B:	I mean, artists have copyright on their songs, so you’re stealing from them. It’s as simple as that.
A:	But as far as I know, musicians these days get very little money from CD sales or downloads anyway. So they don’t lose out. I mean, they want people to hear their music. 
B:	Hmm. I’m not so sure about that. If people share the music without paying, how can musicians make any money? 
A:	Well, the famous ones, they don’t need more money and for newer groups, file-sharing is the way they get known so they don’t have to spend a fortune, you know, on things like record companies and managers and …
B:	Yeah, but …
A:	… anyway, nowadays singers and groups make most of their money from concerts.
B:	Hmm. I’m still not convinced. Aren’t you worried about being found out? For instance, what about that man in the USA? Did you hear about that? Apparently, he got fined about one and a half million dollars for downloading and sharing films. 
A:	One and a half million dollars? Ouch!
B:	Yeah, so maybe you’d better think again.
A:	Hmm. Good point.
Conversation 3
A:	Do you think you would ever have cosmetic surgery?
B:	Me? No, I don’t think so. I’m really against it, actually. I think it’s …
A:	Really, why?
B:	Well, basically I think it can be quite dangerous – some of the implants you can have, um …
A:	Yeah, I see what you mean.
B:	Like,like Mike’s girlfriend – she actually had some Botox injections in her forehead. 
A:	Did she?
B:	Yeah, and she couldn’t, you know, she couldn’t …
A:	Couldn’t move her face?
B:	Yeah, she couldn’t smile or frown – her face was just frozen solid.
A:	Fair enough, but if someone’s very depressed because of the way they look, maybe then they should have some kind of surgery, you know, to help their self-esteem.
B:	I think there are other ways to help.
A:	And what about if they have a serious health problem? Such as maybe they’re extremely overweight. 
B:	For health reasons maybe, yes. I mean, I see your point, but I still don’t like the sound of it. Personally, I think it’s too much of a risk. I wouldn’t do it myself.
A:	I might, if it was to do with my health. 
 UNIT 2 Recording 8
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I see your point, but …
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I agree to some extent, but …
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I suppose so …
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Fair enough, but …
 UNIT 2 Recording 9
D = Denise J = James
D:	Our presentation is about the pros and cons of traditional roles in a family. I'll talk about the pros, and James will talk about the cons. Then you can decide.
J:	First, to make it clear what we mean by traditional roles, we're thinking of the man as breadwinner, as the one who earns the money to support the family, while the woman stays at home and takes care of the children. At home, generally speaking the woman does the housework – the cooking, cleaning, etcetera – while the man might do home repairs and take care of the car. Denise?
D:	So, on the positive side, the roles are very clearly defined; both the man and woman know who does what, so there's less confusion and fewer conflicts about that. If there are children, there's less pressure on family life, in that if the woman doesn't work, she has time to manage things such as birthdays, paying bills, taking children to and from the various activities that children do. Also, there's more contact between the mother and children, and that's bound to be good for the health of the whole family. And in reality, a lot of men are better at doing heavier or more mechanical work, such as car repairs. And let’s face it, many women do notice more than men, things like how clean or tidy a room is, so they’re the best person to take care of this. Over to you, James.
J:	Thanks, Denise. So, on the negative side, if the man is always the one who works, there can be too little contact between father and child, and that can’t be good for the family. Also, in some couples, the woman will be good at tasks traditionally done by the man, and vice-versa. For instance, if the man is a better cook than the woman, or is happier staying at home with the children, while the woman is better at fixing the car and mowing the lawn, then it would be silly for the one who is less good at the task to be the one to do it. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, a lot of women will of course want to work and develop a career, both for their own satisfaction and independence, and also to be a role model for their children.
D:	Those are just some of the pros and cons. Over to you now to decide which are stronger, the pros or the cons.
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