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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