Extract 1
Man: The world cup starts in three weeks! It’s going to be great! Woman: Oh yeah, great. Man: Aren’t you into the world cup then? Woman: Oh, I don’t mind it, I suppose. When I was younger I used to quite like watching all the fit met running around! And it is nice to get together with some friends in the pub and really get into a match. I also like the fact that this is the time when people from all over the world are excited about the same thing. It brings nations together I think. Man: It starts fights between them, more like. I think it’s a great chance to see really good quality football. Woman: Good football? Then why do all the men I see swear at the players because they’re always slipping up? Anyway, this country never does very well. Man: Our problem is that we always do well against the good teams, and then we mess up when we’re playing the not-so-good ones. Anyway, the great thing about the world cup this year is that the country that’s hosting it is only one or two hours ahead of us. I’ll be able to watch loads of matches without staying up all night or missing work. I might go out for a drink with some mates and see a game on a few evenings, if you want to come.
Extract 2
Woman: Are you going anywhere nice for your holiday this year? Man: Yes, I’m going to Turkey. Woman: Oh, I know Turkey very well. I used to work there as a tour guide. Man: Did you? How did you get into that? Woman: Well, It was just after university. At the time I wanted to work in overseas development and I needed to clock up some time living abroad so that they would take me seriously. Then I met someone who worked as a tour leader and he told me that his company were always on the look-out for tour guides and that I ought to apply. I mean, it was a great chance to see some new places, although I didn’t get to pick where I worked. Man: It sounds like a perfect job. Woman: Well, it was and it wasn’t. Turkey was great. I loved the scenery, the people and learning the language. But it wasn’t much fun knowing exactly what you will be doing, what you will be eating, even what you will be talking about every day for the next three months. My whole life was decided for me. I realised that in order to be happy, I need be able to do my own thing and work on my own personal projects. I’m not really a people person. I found making small talk to the tourists all day really draining.
Part 2
Radio Announcer: Last month, the renowned and much-lover singer Lena Horne died in New York, aged 92. This Afro-American singer and civil activist worked in America in the Golden era of stage and screen, meeting such great names as Billie Holliday and Duke Ellington. We have with us here in the studio Joel Lightwater to tell us more about Lena Horne’s remarkable life. Joel Lightwater: Thank you John. Lena Horne was born in 1917 to a Brooklyn family, described by a prominent writer as the ‘Talented Tenth’ – a name which was given to those members of the African American community who were educated and socially prominent. Her family were activists in African-American rights – her grandmother, Cora Calhoun, was in fact the founding member of the N.A.A.C.P. , that is, the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People. Indeed, at the age of two, Lena was photographed parading in a protest. Her childhood was split between her grandparents’ town house in Brooklyn, and her mother’s lodgings in Harlem, her father having left the family when Lena was only three years old. She went to school at Brooklyn Girls High, but when she started singing at the famous Cotton Club at the age of 16, she dropped out without a diploma. All her life, Lena’s mother Edna had hoped that Lena could use her performances to break down race barriers. This was not an easy thing to do in the race-conscious culture of the time. At one point Lena was advised to advertise her creamy complexion as Latin, something she refused to do; while later in her career, studio executives in Hollywood suggested that she darken her skin colour with make-up. Matters relating to racial equality were always high up on Lena’s priorities. During World War II, when she was entertaining soldiers and prisoners of war, she noticed that she was always being asked to perform for groups which segregated in terms of colour. In the rare instances where she sang for mixed groups, white German prisoners of war were seated in front of the African American servicemen. She soon refused to perform for such occasions, and, cine the US Army refused to allow integrated audiences, she put on her own show for a mixed-colour audience. After the war years, Lena had the opportunity to move into the glamorous world of Hollywood, and she was the first African American to be signed on a long-term studio contract. However, this was an age when the colour barrier was still strong. Black actors rarely had the chance to play anything more than maids and butlers. Although Lena was beginning to achieve a high level of notoriety, she found that she rarely had the chance to act, and many of her lines were cut during the editing process. Only in two incidences did she play a character that was central to the plot. But Lena’s elegance and powerful voice were unlike anything that had come before, and both the public and the executives in the entertainment industry began to take note. By the mid-’40s, Horne was the highest paid black actor in the country, and her songs were instant classics. However Horne’s great fame could not prevent the wheels of the anti-Communist machine from bearing down on her. During the 1950s, she was marked as a Communist sympathiser as a result of her civil rights activism. She soon found herself blacklisted and unable to work on television or in the movies. At this time, however, she continued to sing in nightclubs, and made some of her best recordings. In the 60s, she was once again back in the public eye. Since the 16-year old danced her first steps on the stage of the Cotton Club, much has changed. Thanks to her continued musical, theatrical and political efforts, she paved the way for many other non-whites in the entertainment industry. But what she will be remembered for most of all must be her ability to move generations of audiences with her shimmering resonant voice, singing the classic greats, like “Black Coffee” and the unforgettable “Stormy Weather.”
Part 3
Radio interviewer: I’m backstage at the Birmingham Hippodrome with the comedian Brian Conley. Hello Brian. Nice to see you again. Brian: Nice to see you too. Radio interviewer: Birmingham’s done well for you over the years, hasn’t it? Brain: It certainly has. It’s paid my mortgage, definitely. I mean, it’s not far from where I live, it’s just up the motorway, and I love this theatre. I’ve got some great memories of here. Back in the 90s, especially, when I was doing panto with Britt Eckland, that was a really good time. Radio interviewer: You mention panto, which has, of course an element of audience participation and rowdiness. How do you cope with that? Is it something that’s difficult for you? Brian: It is difficult, especially with the kids, you never know what they’re going to come up with. But I’m up for that. Some theatres don’t like the kids to come up on stage any more, they just finish with a musical number and that’s it, but I think that’s a shame, especially now I’ve got kids of my own. What a lot of theatres do now is get the parents to come down and stand in the aisles, and if there’s a rowdy kid, we bring the parent up, and that puts the onus on the parent to keep the kid in check. But I like all that participation. It’s what gives it energy and makes it live. Radio interviewer: You do a range of different shows though, don’t you? Brian: Yes, I do musical theatre and corporate work as well as panto, but panto’s the best. It plays to my strengths, you know. I like the fact that it’s got everything, singing, dancing, comedy, and if there’s something in the papers that day, I can pick up on it and put it in the show. And that’s something that only I can do, as the comedy character. The other characters in the show can’t diverge from the script so much. But I can ad lib. It’s great. When I work in musical theatre, i can’t do that. I have to stick to the script. Radio Interviewer: So where did it all begin, this comedy career? When was your first time on stage? Brian: The first time I was on stage was when I was two. I was at this holiday camp and my mum and dad lost me in the dance hall. Then they heard loads of people laughing and they saw me up on stage making a fool of myself. That was it after that. I was hooked. But what has also driven me is the fact that I was dyslexic. I found it difficult to keep up at school, because my writing was bad, so I naturally became the class clown, the school joker. But I was always a good singer, and singing was always my first love. Comedy came later. When I started doing clubs when I was 17, I found that you get paid more for doing comedy than you do for singing. Radio Interviewer: And you still do comedy now. Brian: Yeah, I do. Most of the comedy I do now is actually corporate work. You know, these big work events, where there’s free food and drink. It’s very lucrative, but it’s a tough crowd. They’ve got a load of free alcohol and they get boozed up. There’s a big demand for it these days, but a lot of famous comedians can’t do it. I’ve learnt how to handle it over the years, and I’ve got an answer for every situation now. I had to fall into it really, it pays the mortgage. Radio Interviewer: And you still get nerves? Brian: A guy once said to me that it doesn’t get any easier. I dismissed that. I used to reckon that as I got older and more experienced I’d be more relaxed and I wouldn’t get so nervous. But I realise that he was right. I want to do well, and that effects how you feel before the performance. Radio Interviewer: Brain Conley, thank you very much.
Part 4
Speaker oneWell, it was supposed to be like one of those endless summer hols like when you were a kid, you know? Just pottering around, watching some daytime TV, seeing some mates, staying in bed till noon. But inevitably, the more I hung around the place, the more I realised how much needed doing. Before I knew it, I was digging up the garden, fitting shelves, tidying up. The only time I went out was to go to the DIY shop for more bits and bobs. By the end of the week, I was more shattered than I had been at the beginning. So much for that idea! In future I’ll make a point of getting away!
Speaker twoIt was great. It took two hours to get there and the key was waiting for us. We didn’t have to deal with anybody. No hanging around in airports, no checking into hotels, no lugging baggage vast distances, no making a fool of myself in another language. We just rolled up and let ourselves in. It had all the home comforts, and more importantly, it was clean and tidy! Within three hours of leaving home we were sitting at a pub by the riverside, beer in hand. I don’t know why we ever bothered going on exotic holidays when we could have just done this. Well, I’ll know for next time!
Speaker threeOh, I’m so glad I did it! I mean, it was hard work, getting up at the crack of dawn so we could get well on the way before the heat of the afternoon. I don’t think I’ve ever been so tired in my life! And my feet were killing me by the end of it! But it was a brilliant way to meet people; not just tourists like me, but also the porters and the guide. They opened our eyes to the cultural aspects of the trip, so that was an added bonus. I’m glad I had them to carry the tent for me. I’d never have made it otherwise. It was such a brilliant feeling though, when we finally made it there. I’ll never forget it.
Speaker fourWell I have to say I was dreading it, but my husband had been pestering me for weeks. I mean, it’s not much of a getaway is it? Having to be on your best behaviour and making polite conversation all the time? But I have to say, it wasn’t half as bad as I expected. There are some quite nice places to visit near their place, and so we did manage to have some time to ourselves. And of course we got waited on hand and foot too! All our meals provided for us, although we did have to chip in with the washing up. The great thing was, we had plenty of time to just relax, sit in the garden with a book, watch a movie, do some shopping . I didn’t expect to feel as refreshed by the end of it as I did.
Speaker fiveThe place didn’t have a lot going for it, I mean it’s not really on the main tourist trail, so it hasn’t got much in the way of culture. There were some interesting buildings and some nice bars, but nothing special really. I wouldn’t have liked to stay there any longer, because we’d run out of things to do by the end of the second day. But the hotel was clean, the food was nice, I got the chance to practice my language skills, and pick up some bargains. When I got back to work, I did feel as if I’d been away for longer, so it must be true what they say – a change is as good as a rest. But now it’s back to the grindstone.
Part 5
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06_CAE Listening Part 1- short extracts - free practice test (1)
more likeむしろ～に近いmore like a friend than a mother《be ～》母親というよりは友達のような感じである
slip upすべって転ぶ〈話〉へまをする、うっかり間違える、失敗する、誤る
swear at～を罵る、～と調和しない
07_CAE Listening Part 1- short extracts - free practice test (2)
clock up〔時計で計って〕記録する〔勝利などを〕納める
draining〔資源などを徐々に〕失わせる、枯渇させる〔精神・肉体的に人を〕疲れさせる、弱らせる
08_CAE Listening Part 2- sentence completion - free practice test
complexion顔色、顔の艶、肌の色、顔貌外観、様子、態度、形勢
cine映画（の）、映画館（の）
put on a showショーを催す、演じる、ひと芝居打つ、見ものだ、見せつける
notoriety悪評、悪名（の高い人）◆通例、軽蔑的に使われる
bear down on～を押さえつける、～を押し付ける、～に重くのしかかる、重荷に感じさせる、～を威圧［圧迫］する脅すような態度で～に近づく、接近する、迫って来る、グングンやって来る、襲い掛かる、奇襲攻撃をかけるbear down on inflationインフレを押さえつける
09_CAE Listening Part 3 - free practice test
pay one's mortgage住宅ローンの支払いを行う
up 近づいて、近くに、こちらに
motorway〈英〉高速道路、自動車道路◆【同】〈米〉expressway
panto〈英話〉＝pantomime
rowdilyがさつに、乱暴に、騒々しく
bring up下から上げる、上に持ってくる、連れていく、噴き上げる、前線へ送り込む、〔前線に〕繰り出す育てる、育成する、保育する、養育する、養成する、しつける〔話題・議題・案・問題などを〕持ち出す、言い出す、指摘する、提起する、提出する、提示す
onus負担、重荷、義務、責任◆【複】onuses
play to one's strengths自分の強みを生かす
have got everything one needs必要なものは全て持っている［すでにある］
pick up on〈話〉～に気付く文例〈話〉～をすぐに理解する〈話〉〔話を〕引き継ぐ
diverge from～から分かれる［分岐する］、～からそれる、～と異なる
ad lib《音楽》アドリブ、即興演奏即興でやる
dyslexic失読症患者《病理》失読症の［に関する］◆【名】dyslexia
class clown《a ～》クラスの道化役［お調子者・ひょうきん者］◆「皆を笑わせる愉快な人」という肯定的意味で使われることが多いが、「受けを狙って変なことをする奇人」という否定的意味を持つ場合もある。
boozed-up〈俗〉酔っぱらった
fall into～に陥る～し始める、急に～になる文例～に分類される、～に入る、～に該当する、＿つ［種・タイプ・分類・グループ］に分かれる［分類される・なる］
10_CAE Listening Part 4- free practice test
hols〈英話〉〔学校の〕休み、〔1年のうちの最も長い〕休暇◆【同】holidays
potter around＝ putter aroundputter aroundうろつき回る、ブラブラする
DIY＝Do It Yourself「自分でやろう」（日曜大工）
bit《機械》ビット◆ドリルやルータ作業の案内穴（溝）ドリルの錐
bits and bobs〈英話〉＝bits and piecesbits and pieces〈話〉〔寄せ集めの〕こまごました物、がらくた〈話〉〔こまごました〕雑用〈俗〉〔男の〕性器◆ペニスと睾丸を指す。
shattered粉々になった、荒廃した駄目になった、損なわれたくたくたに疲れた、疲労困憊した
so much for～についてはそれだけにしておく～は諦めるしかない、～はもはやこれまでだ
make a point of努めて［必ず・決まって・忘れずに］～する、あえて［わざわざ］～する、～するのを主義［建前］としている、～することにしている、必ず～するのを忘れない、必ず［常に］～するように心掛けている文例～を強調［重視］する
get up at crack of dawn早朝［夜明け］に起きる［起床する］
added bonusおまけ
roll up 車で進む、車で着く、到着する、乗り入れる、やって来る、近づく、現れる、集まる、集合する、どやどややって来る
home comforts慰楽（物）、肉体的快楽を与えるもの
dread非常に恐がる［恐れる］
pester～を苦しめる、しつこく悩ませる、困らせる～にうるさくせがむ、ワイワイ言う
not much of a大した～でない
getaway逃走、逃亡、脱走文例短期休暇〔短期休暇中に過ごす〕保養地〔競争などの〕開始、スタート
hand and foot〔人に仕えるときなどに〕手足となって、奴隷のように、忠実に、まめまめしく、かいがいしく文例〔人を縛るときに〕手も足も、手足もろとも
chip in with〔寄付金を出して〕協力する
washing-up皿洗い、食器洗い、汚れた食器
have a lot going for～にとって良いこと［有利な点］がたくさんあるhave a lot going for one引く手あまたである
go back to the grindstone〔休憩後にきつい・つらい・困難な・骨の折れる〕仕事に戻る、仕事を再開する
trail〔人や物が移動してできた〕跡、痕跡〔踏みならされでできた〕道、〔田舎の〕小道〔狩られる動物の〕臭跡
get in the way of～の邪魔［妨げ・障害］になる
11_CAE Listening test 5
sourcebook原典
poultry家禽、飼っている鳥類鳥肉、鶏肉レベル9、発音póultri、カナポウルトリ、分節poul・try
intensively-reared集約栽培の
coronary《病理》冠状動脈（血栓症）〈話・比喩的〉心臓発作◆大ショック・感情の爆発などを表す
debeak～の上くちばしの尖端を取り除く
peck〔鳥などが〕（くちばしで）つつく、ついばむ、つついて攻撃する
crop〔髪や芝などを〕刈る、切って短くする〔家畜の耳の上を〕切る◆家畜を識別するために行う。〔写真の不要な部分を〕切り取る、トリミングする
pump up〔ポンプで～を〕くみ上げる、揚水する〔ポンプで空気を入れて〕～を膨らませる〔ボディビルで筋肉を〕鍛え上げる〈俗〉～を夢中にさせる、～を熱中［熱狂・興奮］させる
pear《植物》西洋ナシ
pear【名】《植物》西洋ナシ
ridiculous非常識な、不合理な、話にならない
shelf life《a ～》〔食品・薬品などの品質が保たれる〕保存可能期間◆【類】storage life《a ～》〔人・事物などの〕人気［価値・有効性］が続く期間
safeguard～を守る、保護する、護送する
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