New Inside Out Intermediate Review A Test

Audio scripts

Track 7: Pronunciation Test for Review A

a) really

b) similar

c) theatre

d) appointment

e) personal

Track 8: Listening Test for Review A

[K = Kevin; O = Olivia]

K: What are you watching, Olivia?

O: Oh, hi, Kevin. `Big Brother'. Haven't you ever seen it?

K: Well, I've heard of it, but I've never watched it. What is it exactly?

O: It's a reality TV show. I'm really surprised you haven't seen it.

K: Well, I don't have a TV, remember?

O: Oh yeah. Well, what happens is a group of people who don't know each other live in a house, which is totally isolated from the outside world, but they're watched and filmed 24 hours a day by hidden cameras.

K: What's the point?

O: Well, it's a competition. Each week someone must leave the house. The housemates each say - in private - which two people they want to leave the house, and then the public votes and the person with the largest number of votes must leave. It's been a huge success in almost 70 different countries.

K: Isn't it really boring, just watching people doing everyday things?

O: It's just really interesting to watch how different the people are, and how they get on really well with some people, but not others. Some of the people have a lot in common, and hit it off immediately, but others argue about the cooking or the housework and they fall out. It's hilarious, actually.

K: So, what's happening at the moment in the `Big Brother' house?

O: Well, they've all been living in the house for five weeks now. There are ten people left, and they've been having a lot of arguments because one of the housemates is very untidy and this annoys the others. They've been saying that he's selfish and thoughtless. And Lydia really likes Craig, but Craig's interested in LaToya.

K: It sounds quite interesting, actually. Do you mind if I watch with you?

O: No, sit down! It's absolutely fascinating!

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