New Inside Out Pre-intermediate Unit 9 Test

Audio scripts

Track 21: Pronunciation Test for Unit 9

[standard pronunciation/intonation ensuring underlined words are naturally stressed.]

a) How long have you been studying?

b) I've known him since May.

c) She's lived there for years.

d) How much have you been spending?

e) They've never been diving.

Track 22: Listening Test for Unit 9

[A = Anna; J = Jake]

J: What are you reading, Anna?

A: Oh, just an article about horoscopes, and what sort of person you are. What sign are you?

J: Sign?

A: You know, your star sign - when were you born?

J: August 4th.

A: August 4th. So, you're Leo - the lion.

J: What does it say about me, then? Good-looking, confident, strong …?

A: Let's see. Here we are. Ah hah! Interesting! `Leo men often have red hair with a hot temper to match. They often love to travel. They are ambitious and hard-working, but they think they know it all, and they enjoy telling other people what to do.'

J: That's not true!

A: Yeah. You've got brown hair, Jake!

J: Huh. Often love to travel? I've never even been abroad! What does it say about you, then?

A: I'm Pisces - the fish. `Pisces women are warm, easygoing and affectionate. They are very sensitive and are good listeners. They love water, and are always happy near the sea.'

J: Perfect, in other words. What about Jill, my girlfriend? Her birthday is on June 1st.

A: Gemini, eh? Here we are. `Gemini women enjoy being in a crowd. They are sociable and good fun. They are very independent, but sometimes they are selfish.' Oh, be careful, Jake!

J: Huh. I don't believe in all that rubbish.

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