Transcripts Unit 8
8.1 1 Interviewer Excuse me? Speaker 1 Hi. Interviewer I’m from Radio 210 and we’re asking people about the groups they belong to. Would you mind answering some questions for us?
Speaker 1 Sure, no problem. Interviewer Right, my first question is: which groups do you belong to?
Speaker 1 Well, I belong to lots of different groups. I belong to my local library, I’m a member of the tennis club, and I belong to a school – I’m a teacher.
Interviewer And which group is the most important to you?
Speaker 1 Well, I teach seven-year-old children. And it’s hard work, of course, but it’s a brilliant job and really important, you know?
Interviewer Of course. Speaker 1 And I think all the teachers in the world, we’re like a group, you know? And I’m really proud to be a part of that group.
Interviewer Thank you for talking to us. Speaker 1 No problem.
2 Interviewer So, which groups do you belong to? And which group is the most important to you?
Speaker 2 I don’t, like, belong to any groups really apart from the people I hang out with … like, my friends.
Interviewer So friends are important to you? Speaker 2 Yeah, of course! Interviewer Why? Speaker 2 Because we do everything together. And we, like, listen to the same music and stuff. And we all have the same sense of humour.
Interviewer So you’re all similar. Speaker 2 Yeah. We have loads of jokes that we make and nobody else understands them!
3 Interviewer Thank you for talking to us. Now, my questions are: Which groups do you belong to? And which group is the most important to you?
Speaker 3 Oh, well, I’ve lived on this street all my life and that’s a long time, isn’t it?
Interviewer Right. Speaker 3 And I’m part of the community here. When someone new moves into the street, I make them feel welcome. I invite them for lunch or something. Anyway, why are you asking all these questions?
Interviewer We’re just making a programme about belonging to groups.
Speaker 3 Oh. Interviewer And why is this community so important?
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Speaker 3 That’s a good question. Because it makes me feel safe I suppose, and I like to know what’s happening where I live.
4 Interviewer So, which groups do you belong to? And which group is the most important to you?
Speaker 4 That’s an easy question. I’m a football supporter and the England supporters club is the most important group in my life. I’ve watched every game for the last five years. I haven’t missed one match.
Interviewer So, football is very important to you. Why is that?
Speaker 4 Because when I’m with all the other supporters, I feel … like, strong, you know? We stand together and we clap our hands … and we sing songs. I mean … I feel like I’m part of something big and important. Anyway, there’s a match starting in five minutes.
Interviewer Oh, yes … of course. Well, thank you for your time.
8.2 a Boss
b Philip Karl Erica
Speaker 2 Speaker 1
Good morning, everyone.
Several voices Hello … morning … good morning … Boss
Right, we need to discuss last month’s sales figures …
Erica, this is Karl. Karl, this is Erica. You two should talk … you have a lot in common! And I’m off to get another drink … Um … nice to meet you.
You, too. So, how do you know Philip?
c Speaker 1 … and he’s really annoying me because he’s always asking me the same question, you know. Uh uh.
And I’ve had enough of it! Anyway, how are you? How are the kids?
d Speaker 1 Speaker 2 e Mother
Daughter Mother
f Speaker 1 Speaker 2 Speaker 1
I’ve decided to change jobs because I’m just not enjoying my current position. And I think I’d enjoy doing something more exciting.
So, you’re going to look for a new job. Where are you going to look? Did you have a good time?
Yeah, it was fun. Anyway, Mum, it’s getting late. I’ll call you in the morning, OK? OK love, we’ll chat tomorrow.
I can’t buy a new computer because they’re really expensive, aren’t they?
Right. So you’re going to buy a second- hand laptop? Yeah, exactly.
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