You hear a young woman talking about her career.0:03
What does she work as?0:07
At school, my favorite subject was art.0:16
However, my teacher told me that I had no talent for it at all.0:19
I'm glad I never listened to her because now I have the job of my dreams.0:24
I work on film sets, and some actors even request me specifically because they know I can apply cosmetics flawlessly.0:29
It's the most satisfying job in the world.0:39
You hear a young man talking.0:44
Why did he decide to lose weight?0:47
A) His parents suggested it.0:50
B) He was motivated by a TV program.0:53
C) His friends encouraged him to do so.0:57
When I was younger, I used to be very healthy.1:02
My parents always made home-cooked meals, so I ate a very balanced diet.1:05
However, when I started going to university, I put on a lot of weight by eating fast food.1:09
One evening, I saw a documentary about the effects of obesity.1:15
It was then that I decided to join the gym.1:19
I now have lost weight, feel much more confident, and have even made some new friends at the sports center.1:22
You hear a young woman talking on the radio.1:30
How does the woman feel about getting cosmetic surgery?1:33
A. She thinks she is too young for it.1:38
B. She feels it is unnecessary.1:41
C. She is worried it will not improve her appearance.1:45
Even though we're in our early 20s, my friends and I are thinking about getting cosmetic surgery.1:51
I have a crooked nose and would really like it to be straight.1:57
A lot of people have told me that surgery isn't necessary and I should be confident about the way I look, but I can't help feeling embarrassed about it.2:02
The only thing is, I'm concerned that I won't be happy with the result And then I'll feel even worse.2:12
You hear a man talking to a receptionist.2:21
Why does he want to rearrange his lesson?2:24
A. He has alternative plans.2:28
B. He has injured himself.2:31
C. He has to work late.2:34
Good afternoon, Slim Jim Sports Centre.2:38
Hi, I'm supposed to have a kung fu lesson tomorrow evening with Mr. Park.2:42
I'm just calling to see if I can rearrange it.2:47
Unfortunately, I forgot that I had already made plans.2:49
Actually, Mr. Park has twisted his ankle, so his class is cancelled for now.2:54
Would you like me to contact you when it starts again?2:59
Yes, please, that would be great.3:02
I'll leave you my work number because I often work late.3:04
My name is Andrew Hastings.3:10
No problem, Mr. Hastings.3:11
We'll be in touch as soon as possible.3:13
Thanks for all your help.3:15
You hear part of a documentary about apes.3:20
What is the purpose of the research?3:24
A) To compare the intelligence of apes with other animals.3:26
B) To understand what apes communicate to each other.3:31
C) To develop technology that can interpret the language of apes.3:36
Here at Green Oak Research Centre, we have been studying ape behaviour for 25 years.3:43
Apes are one of the smartest animals on the planet, and they can even communicate with humans through sign language.3:50
At the moment, we are trying to teach apes to communicate with each other, using touchscreen computers.3:58
If this can be achieved, then we will be able to discover what they like to talk about.4:04
You hear a young girl talking about her future plans.4:13
Why does she want to become a nurse?4:17
A) It's what her mother wants.4:20
B) It suits her personality.4:23
C) It is a well-paid job.4:26
My mother is a nurse, and while she really enjoys her job, she has always encouraged me to do something that is right for me.4:30
The thing is, I genuinely believe I would enjoy being a nurse.4:38
I'm a very caring person, and I like helping others.4:43
Although it's not the best-paid job, I think it would be a really satisfying career.4:47
You hear a man complaining about his neighbor.4:54
Why is he upset with her?4:58
A) She was dishonest.5:01
C) She was unreliable.5:05
My neighbor seemed very trustworthy, so I asked her to keep an eye on my car while I went on holiday.5:09
However, when I came back, the car was gone.5:15
When I spoke to my neighbor, she told me that she hadn't noticed that the car was missing.5:18
And refused to take responsibility for it.5:22
I honestly thought that I could depend on her, but she has really let me down.5:25
You hear a woman talking about her appearance.5:32
How does she feel about the way she looks?5:35
When I was young, other children used to tease me because I was overweight.5:45
It was really humiliating and made me feel miserable.5:51
Now that I'm older, I'm not really bothered about what people say.5:54
I don't have a perfect body, but I'm proud to be the person I am.5:59
I am completely comfortable in my own skin, and it feels fantastic.6:03
Клик по слову — перевод и «+ в мои слова» (в любом режиме). Клик по строке или таймкоду — перейти к этому месту записи.